Calling all the APAC Hackers!
Holidays have brought a surprise for you! Join us for this unique hackathon where designers and developers collaborate to create incredible products.
We will be running a fun, activity-filled, open-themed digital hackathon. Feel free to hack on whatever you'd like or make it on-theme for the fun of it. These events are open to all skill levels, from beginners to the most veteran developers. While we'd love to have you build something on the theme, our themes are only here for inspiration. Please build whatever you'd like and focus on having fun!
If you're from the NA/EU region, we'd love for you to join another one of our amazing hackathons which are more time-friendly for your region: Hacky Winterland 2
Happy hacking!
Requirements
- At Design-a-thon, we require all teams to submit a 2 minute or less demo video of your hack and a link to the designs of your hack.
- Your video and designs must remain public post event if you want to continue being eligible for prizes. If not, we will select new winners.
- Your demo video must state the name of the hackathon at the beginning of the video.
- Ex. "Hey I'm Sam and this is my demo for CorgiHacks."
- Since you are going to work on both designs and the hack itself, we encourage you to use no-code/low-code development tools.
- You must have completed all the registration steps on Devpost.
- Note that Hosted by MLH events require registration on MLH's event page.
- Ensure you have checked in to the event.
- Your email on both platforms must match.
- Your video must be created the weekend of the hackathon.
- You can no longer submit project that include prior work. In the past we allowed you to continuing work on an old project.
- There is no maximum or minimum team size but we've noticed that teams perform best when they have a maximum of 4 hackers.
Prizes
First Overall
JBL Go Speaker + MLH Season Tee + MLH Fellowship Fast Track
Second Overall
Anker Soundcore Wireless Earbuds + MLH Season Tee + MLH Fellowship Fast Track
Third Overall
Anker PowerCore Portable Charger + MLH Season Tee + MLH Fellowship Fast Track
Best 404 page
Calling all APAC Hackers to make the boring 404 pages look the best they can ever be! If your 404 page design makes users want to see it often, you stand a chance to win Productivity Planners!
Best UI/UX Award
Make your hack look the best and have the best user experience this weekend. Even if you aren't able to bring your design to life, you stand a chance win Reusable Sticky Notes!
Best Domain Name from GoDaddy Registry [APAC Only]
GoDaddy Registry is giving you everything you need to be the best hacker no matter where you are. Register your domain name with GoDaddy Registry for a chance to win a Hack from Home Kit! Each Kit contains wireless earbuds, blue light glasses, selfie ring light and a pouch for easy transport.
Most Creative Use of Twilio
Twilio allows you to incorporate mobile messaging, phone calls and a ton of other awesome communication features right into your hackathon project using a web service API. Are you building an e-commerce website and want to send text notifications or email confirmations once an order is completed? Or maybe you'd like to verify users based on their mobile numbers? Twilio makes all this possible and more. Build a hack that simplifies your life using any Twilio API for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Get started with $50 in free credit!
Best Web Monetization Project
Coil is all about providing better ways to access and reward the creators, publishers and platforms that you love. Coil members get to view web monetized sites while streaming micropayments directly to the website owner, or in this case, you! In turn, you can react to payments in real time by displaying a thank you message, unlocking bonus content, features and so much more! Build a web monetized hack using Coil for a chance to win an Anker Quick Charge Portable Charger, Coil pin and $60 Coil credit redemption card!
Best Use of Velo by Wix
We know how difficult it can be to create a phenomenal website in a short period of time, especially when it comes to hackathons. Velo by Wix cuts down your development without sacrificing on functionality! With a built-in database and fully customizable JavaScript front-end and back-end, you can develop a full-stack application directly in your browser. With Velo, all the tools you need are conveniently located in one platform! Build your hackathon project with Velo by Wix for a chance to win Wacom Drawing Tablets for you and each of your teammates.
Best Use of Appwrite
Building a full-stack application can be time consuming, especially if you’re more of a frontend developer or lack experience with things like databases or authentication. At hackathons you want to make every minute count, which is why Appwrite is the missing ingredient to your recipe for a successful hack. With all the core backend functionalities you need already pre built and ready for customization, all you’ll need to do is make an API call to take advantage of an Appwrite database, media storage, user auth, and even custom compute functions. Use Appwrite in your hack this weekend for a chance to take home some Fitbits for you and your team.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Major League Hacking
Judging Criteria
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Completion
How much does the hack resemble the design? Does the hack work? -
Technology
How technically impressive was the hack? Was the technical problem the team tackled difficult? Did it use a particularly clever technique or did it use many different components? Did the technology involved make you go "Wow"? -
Design
How well made is the designs shared by the hackers? Did the team put thought into the user experience? -
Learning
Did the team stretch themselves? Did they try to learn something new? What kind of projects have they worked on before?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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