About the challenge
Welcome to Design Hacks, our first hackathon experience hosted by the Seneca Software Developers Club! This challenge is to design and develop an innovative and visually stunning website for our club. Your mission is to create a platform that fosters a sense of community and collaboration among Seneca's software developers.
You'll have the freedom to work at your own pace, leveraging your creativity and technical skills to bring your ideas to life.
Get started
To embark on this exciting challenge, follow these detailed steps:
Form Your Team:
Collaborate with 2 to 5 current Seneca students who bring diverse skills to the table. Ensure you have a good mix of designers and developers to cover all aspects of the project.
Register Your Team:
Fill out the registration form. Make sure to include all team members and contact information. Remember, you can edit your registration anytime before the deadline (June 28th, 11:59 PM) to make any necessary changes to your team composition.
Start Hacking:
Begin your project on June 24th at 9:00 AM. Work asynchronously, using version control systems (Git and Github recommended) to manage your code and keep track of changes.
What to Build
Create a website for the Seneca Software Developers Club that reflects creativity, functionality, and user engagement. Here are some key points to keep in mind when you build your hack:
- While the main emphasis is on the frontend, if your backend significantly enhances the user experience, showcase it as well.
- We want a design that not only looks stunning but is also implementable. Submit a working codebase to demonstrate its feasibility for a live website.
- This is more than just designing; it’s about shaping an engaging interface. Ideal for both designers and developers to bring the design to life.
- You have the freedom to create as many pages as needed. Whether it’s a single page or ten, ensure it represents the club’s essence and is scalable.
- Use the club’s design palette and pay attention to details. Refer to the rubric for judging criteria.
Submit Your Project:
Ensure your final project is ready by June 30th, 11:59 PM. Check Submission Requirements for more details. Double-check that your website meets all the requirements and functions as intended.
Celebrate Your Efforts:
Join us for the Winner Announcement and Prize Distribution at Seneca College Newnham Campus (Room K2100A on Friday, July 5 at 05:00 PM. This will be a great opportunity to showcase your work, receive feedback, and celebrate with your peers.
Food and drinks will be served and all club executives will be there in person to network with you.
You can also win additional prizes by participating in our in-person mini-events that we will be hosting on the same day.
By following these steps and focusing on both the visual and functional aspects of the website, you’ll create a remarkable platform that truly represents the Seneca Software Developers Club.
Good luck, and we can’t wait to see what you build!
Requirements
Submission Requirements
To successfully complete your submission for Design Hacks, please ensure you refer to the rubrik / judging criteria given below:
Judging Criteria
- Implementability and Scalability: The website should be responsive, scalable, and ready for implementation.
- Color Palette and Appropriateness: The design should align with the club’s color palette and be appropriate for its theme.
- Presentation: Ensure your GitHub repo is organized and runs on any machine. Your Devpost submission should explain how your project works, the tools used, and include screenshots and a video demo (video is optional but highly recommended).
- Uniqueness and Creativity: Showcase your creativity and unique approach in the design.
- Alignment with Club Goals: The website should reflect the club’s goals, future plans, and vision. It should resonate with SSDC’s essence and convey what the club is about. Feel free to include innovative ideas for the club’s future.
How to Submit
1. Project Description on Devpost:
- Overview: Provide a brief summary of your project.
- Team Members: List all team members and their roles in the project.
- Development Process: Describe the tools and technologies used, the design and development process, and any challenges faced and how they were overcome.
- Functionality: Explain the core functionalities of your website and how they meet the challenge requirements.
- Design Documents (optional): Feel free to add additional design documents. For example, Figma, Canva, etc.
2. Code Repository:
- Provide a link to your project’s public repository (e.g., GitHub). Ensure that the repository is well-organized and includes:
- README.md: A comprehensive README file with instructions on how to set up and run your project locally.
- Documentation: Additional documentation if necessary, explaining the code structure, APIs used, and any other relevant details.
3. Live Demo:
- A link to a live demo of your website, if possible. Ensure that the demo is accessible and showcases the full functionality of your project.
General Guidelines
- Submit your project on Devpost by June 30th, 11:59 PM.
- Make sure all sections of your Devpost submission are filled out comprehensively.
- Ensure your website meets the outlined requirements.
- Your project should be original and created specifically for this hackathon.
- Ensure your team is registered and verified on our Discord server.
By adhering to these submission requirements, you’ll provide a complete and compelling presentation of your project, enhancing your chances of success in the hackathon.
Good luck and happy coding!
Prizes
Best Overall Hack - $100 CAD
Awarded to the project that excels in overall creativity, functionality, and user engagement. This project represents the best of all aspects of the hackathon.
The winning team will also be provided with the opportunity to collaborate with our development team to bring their idea to life.
Most Creative Hack- $75 CAD
Given to the project with the most outstanding and innovative design. This award celebrates the project that best captures the club's aesthetic and design goals.
More emphasis on the following judging criteria:
- Uniqueness and Creativity
Most Technical Hack - $75 CAD
Recognizes the project with the best technical implementation. This award honors the project that showcases exceptional functionality and scalability.
More emphasis on the following judging criteria:
- Implementability and Scalability
In-Person Activity Winners - Apple Airtag, $25 CAD
This prize will be given to the individual who wins the in-person activity that we will conduct at our in-person winner's announcement event.
(Only participating teams qualify)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Pratham Garg
President
Gurmehak Kaur
Vice-President
Shrey Bhatt
Director of Operations
Aryan Khurana
Director of Learning Hub
Joao Vitor Topanotti da Cunha
Director of Development Hub
Krinskumar Vaghasia
Director of Development Hub
Judging Criteria
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Implementability and Scalability
The website should be responsive, scalable, and ready for implementation. -
Color Palette and Appropriateness
The design should align with the club’s color palette and be appropriate for its theme. -
Presentation
Ensure your GitHub repo is organized and runs on any machine. Your Devpost submission should explain how your project works, the tools used, and include screenshots or a video demo (video is optional but highly recommended). -
Uniqueness and Creativity
Showcase your creativity and unique approach in the design. -
Alignment with Club Goals
The website should reflect the club’s goals, future plans, and vision. It should resonate with SSDC’s essence and convey what the club is about. Feel free to include innovative ideas for the club’s future.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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