Iya Abubakar Institute of ICT (IAIICT) calls on interested Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) students and staff to display their UI/UX design abilities and vie for monetary awards.

Aim

The purpose of the Talent Hunt is to pinpoint exceptional web UI/UX designers who can produce modern, user‑centric digital experiences. Submissions should showcase striking visual design, rapid load performance, fluid responsiveness across multiple screen sizes, accessibility for users with disabilities, and efficient bandwidth usage.

Eligibility and Requirements

• The contest is limited to ABU students and employees.
• Entrants may compete solo or in groups of up to three members.
• Designs may be built on Bootstrap, Tailwind, or Material UI frameworks.

Method

• Participants must choose one of the three concepts listed on the official submission portal. Completed projects should be compressed into a zip file and uploaded via the same portal.
• After the initial review, shortlisted teams will be invited to present their concepts and demonstrate functional prototypes to the audience and judging panel.
• The event will accommodate both in‑person and virtual participation.

Concepts

Full descriptions of the three challenge concepts are posted on the submission website.

Prizes

• First Prize – ₦250,000.00
• Second Prize – ₦150,000.00
• Third Prize – ₦100,000.00

Winners may also receive special mentorship opportunities following the competition.

Key Dates

• Registration and submission must be completed online no later than 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, 10 December 2026.
• Presentations and live demonstrations by the shortlisted entrants will occur on Tuesday, 15 December 2026 at the NITDA IT Hub, Phase II, ABU Samaru, Zaria.

Submission URL

https://ui-ux-talent-hunt-2026.abu.edu.ng

The portal will open for entries on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 12:00 noon WAT. Detailed information about the challenge briefs and step‑by‑step submission guidelines will be available on the site.

Conclusion

The IAIICT UI/UX Design Talent Hunt is designed to celebrate creativity, innovation, and pragmatic problem‑solving in digital experience design.

Participants are urged to treat the selected challenges as real‑world product design projects rather than simple graphic exercises. The most compelling entries will not only feature attractive visual interfaces but also demonstrate a deep grasp of user needs and the practical aspects of building accessible, responsive, efficient, and sustainable digital platforms.

We look forward to uncovering the next wave of outstanding UI/UX designers.