XProjects, where X can be anything, are 6 to 8 week design sprints for students looking to gain practical, team-based experience. Teams of 4 to 6 students are guided by professional staff to design, prototype, and test a real-world device, product, or system for a client, who may be a Pitt researcher or an outside company.
Using human-centered design and rapid prototyping, students take an idea from concept to working solution in a matter of weeks. Along the way, they develop project management, communication, and prototyping skills, and they gain professional experience working with a real client as part of a collaborative team.
Fall 2026 Projects
Applications are closed for the Fall 2026. Stop back in January for new projects.
Questions? Contact us at xproject@pitt.edu
Past Projects
