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iOS Design Challenge
Sandooq Al Watan approaches coding in high school in a very different manner to other programs. We believe that everyone – regardless of their background – should be given the opportunity to create with code. So we have designed the iOS Design Challenge to empower all students to solve real-world challenges through utilizing knowledge of unique Apple technologies through iOS prototype design while ensuring this is open for everyone regardless of the device they use to design on. In this challenge, we focus on User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design while ensuring coding principles are explored. At the heart of this initiative is possibility! Students will get the opportunity to win a place in our Swift Accelerator program and bring their app to life.
Key Features
- Developed with Apple Professional Learning Specialists and Apple Distinguished Educators
- A hybrid, bilingual program online and in-person via teacher facilitators
- Guest speakers from Apple and Industry
- Wide interdisciplinary reach
Outcomes
- Attracts talent regardless of coding ability encouraging interdisciplinary problem-solving
- Develops highly sought after UX / UI app prototyping skills
- Nurtures skills in critical thinking, digital fluency, cognitive flexibility, creativity, computational thinking and project management through social impact

Impact
- Nationwide project for all high school students
- Targeting over 2,000 students countrywide
- Targeting 200 winning students to join Swift Accelerator