February 20th, 2026  @  Microsoft Garage

Quantum Design
Hackathon

One day. Nine teams. An open ended challenge for all!
A design sprint challenging participants to make quantum computing tangible — from interactive simulations to theatrical performances.

9 Teams
6 Hours
80+ Attendees
1 Theatrical Debut

The Quantum Design Hackathon brought together designers, developers, physicists, and curious minds to explore one question: how can we communicate the quantum world?

Teams had a single day to prototype something — a visualization, a musical experience, a game, a performance — that communicates a quantum computing qubit type (or concept) to a broad audience. The results ranged from drag-and-drop circuit simulators to a full audience-participation stage show.

A unitaryDESIGN event  ·  Presented by Harmoniqs + Unitary Foundation  ·  With Support From J.P. Morgan