Apple Vision Pro
Build utility-first ideas that feel natural in spatial interfaces.
Widgets, productivity surfaces, and focused workflow helpers.
What You Will Build
Hack the AM is focused on practical XR. Your goal is to build a demo or feature that is useful, innovative, and realistic for people who use Apple Vision Pro or Meta Quest in everyday workflows. Teams can prototype a focused feature, a small app, or a polished proof of concept that solves one clear problem well.
We'll kick off with a tutorial workshop introducing Unity and Xcode, including how to build to Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3. You do not need to be an expert programmer to participate. Strong UX ideas, thoughtful workflows, and clear product thinking are just as important as code.
No headset required: teams will be able to use provided Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3/3s devices.
Example projects include glanceable utility widgets, productivity helpers, and accessible interaction ideas for broader audiences such as designers and students.
No coding required to join
Open to students
Lunch and dinner provided
Main Tracks
Choose between Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest. Each track focuses on practical, everyday utility with room for creativity and strong product thinking.
Meta Quest
Design practical Quest experiences with clear real-world value and strong UX.
Task-focused utilities, collaboration workflows, and learning tools.
Open Full Tracks Page
Schedule
- 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Arrive and demo headsets
- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Opening Ceremony
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Apple Vision Pro and Quest Workshop
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Lunch
- 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Project pitches and team formation
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hacking
- 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Dinner
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Hacking
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Judging
- 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Closing Ceremony
Venue
The event will take place at the University of Washington for a Saturday hackathon.
Open Attend PageHost: Extended Reality Association, University of Washington
Prizes: Awarded
Winner Announcement
Thank you to everyone who participated in Hack the AM! After an incredible day of building, judging, and showcasing XR demos at the University of Washington, we are thrilled to announce our winners.
A huge thank you to all participants — your creativity and hard work made this event special.
Apple Vision Pro Track
Best Design — 1st Place
Enact
Spencer Morga & Sydney Lai
Meta Quest Track
Best Design — 1st Place
OnBeat
William Hong