About the challenge
This is an open-ended, beginner-friendly hackathon, revolving arond the theme: Unconventional.
Get started
All participants will already have been registered through the google form, this is for submissions and judging.
Requirements
What to Build
This is an in-person hackathon, which means your project must be able to be run on your own device, or through the internet.
What to Submit
A link with public access to your repository management service of choice (e.g. Github, Gitlab, etc.) An in-person judging session will also be done on Feb 9, 12:30 PM.
Prizes
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Most Accessible Hack
Honorary prize
Best On-Theme Hack
Honorary prize
Best First Time Hack
This is an honorary award.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Nat Scott
Anuk Ahangamgoda
Jonathan Xu
Miles DeBoer
Ariq Muldi
Judging Criteria
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Accomplishment
Did the project accomplish its goal? Is it “complete”? Did it fall short of the team’s expectations? If so, how well did they handle it? -
Originality
Is this project unique? Has it been done before, say, during a previous competition? If so, how substantial are additions made in the submission? How novel is the idea and execution? -
Learning
Did the participants try something new? How does what they’ve accomplished in this competition fit into their background? Have they learned new skills? Have they taught each other new skills? -
Design
How does the project feel to interact with? How thorough was the team during the design process? Is the project accessible to people who rely on screen readers and other accessibility tools? -
Technology
How technically impressive is the project? Do they solve a technically hard problem in an interesting, novel or particularly efficient and/or effective way? -
Social
If this project serves to solve a problem, does it do so in a meaningful way? If this project is more artistic in nature, does it have something meaningful to say? -
Theme
Does the project align with the theme of the hackathon? How was the theme interpreted and what elements were prevalent in the project?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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