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Welcome to Friends of Figma, Irvine!
Meet other designers, grow your network, and build design skills at our online and in-person events. Open to everyone interested in learning more about Figma; students, aspiring designers, advanced practitioners, and all types of creatives.
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Sponsors Needed: OC Hack-a-thon 2026, by Friends of Figma
Back Bay Conference Center, 3415 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA, USFriends of Figma is proud to present: Hack OC đ§Ą
Hack OC is a multi-day hackathon built by the community, for the community, bringing together designers, developers, product folks, and makers across Orange County to build real, presentable ideas â fast, together, and with mentorship along the way.
This is a soft launch đ
Weâve put up a simple landing page to start gathering early interest, volunteers, mentors, and potential partners as we shape the event.
đ Join the interest list: hackoc.comWhatâs coming next:
- A crowdfunding campaign kicking off next month
- A goal of $8,000 to cover food, supplies, prizes, production, and make the event as accessible as possible
đĄ Weâre seeking local sponsors and partners to help make this possible!
Support needed for:- Catering
- Event space
- Supplies
About: Over the course of the event, participants will form cross-functional teams â each with at least 1 developer, 1 designer, and 1 business/PM role â and work side by side to brainstorm, build, and pitch a product or business idea.
Mentors will be on hand to provide guidance, and the weekend will conclude with presentations to a panel of judges, giving participants the chance to showcase their work, receive feedback, and potentially walk away with prizes.
đĄ Whether youâre looking to grow your skills, add to your portfolio/resume, or simply collaborate with talented peers, this event is designed to be productive, collaborative, and fun.
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### đ Rough Agenda
Day 1 â Saturday (Build Day)
- 10:00am â Breakfast + Check-in
- 10:30am â Kickoff, rules, and team formation
- 11:30am â Brainstorming & sprint planning
- 12:30pm â Lunch provided
- 1:30pm â Work sessions + mentor rounds
- 6:00pm â Wrap for the day (teams may continue working independently)
Day 2 â Sunday (Presentation Day)
- 10:00am â Final work session + pitch prep
- 11:00am â Presentations to judges
- 12:00pm â Awards & closing
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### â What Youâll Gain
- A tangible project or business concept you can showcase on your resume/portfolio
- New connections with local designers, developers, and innovators
- Hands-on teamwork experience in a real-world, fast-paced setting
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to me directly at priscillaavu@gmail.com
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