Problem Statement

Your Task: Create a project that aligns with the theme of AUTOMATE. You may choose to leverage DevSoc’s Flagship Projects as a point of inspiration. Our projects are available here: https://devsoc.app/our-projects. 

 

DevSoc has created an API that contains UNSW data that our current projects use including room bookings, classes and courses. The documentation is available here: https://github.com/devsoc-unsw/graphql-api?tab=readme-ov-file.

Requirements

WHAT TO BUILD

Whatever you'd like, as long as it addresses the problem statement! There is no restriction on what form your project should be like and what technologies are used to build it. See the rules for a more detailed breakdown. 

 

WHAT TO SUBMIT

 

  • Your code on a public repository, screenshots of your project and a brief description of what it does on the DevPost.

  • A 4 minute pitch video describing your project and what issue it solves

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$600 in prizes
First Place Prize
$250 in cash
1 winner

Devsoc merch

Runner Up Prize
$150 in cash
1 winner

People's Choice
$100 in cash
1 winner

First Steps Prize
$100 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Bob Chen

Bob Chen

Sylvia Wang

Nicole Chun

Nicole Chun

Anh Dao

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation and Creativity (25%)
    Originality: Is the idea novel and unique? Has it been done before? Creativity: Does the solution approach the problem in an innovative way? Impact: Does the project have the potential to make a significant impact or change?
  • Technical Complexity and Completeness (20%)
    Error Handling: Are there bugs? Are edge cases considered? Implementation: How well is the technology implemented? Are there any advanced technical elements? Functionality: Does the project function as intended? Are all features implemented properly?
  • User Experience and Design (20%)
    Usability: Is the project easy to use and navigate? Is the user interface intuitive? Aesthetics: How visually appealing is the design? Is the design cohesive and professional? Accessibility: Is the project accessible to users of varying abilities?
  • Practicality and Feasibility (15%)
    Feasibility: Can the project be realistically implemented? Scalability: Can the solution be scaled up? Does it handle increasing amounts of work well? Market Fit: Is there a clear market need for this solution? Target audience?
  • Presentation and Pitch (10%)
    Clarity: Is the presentation clear, concise and effectively communicate the project? Engagement: Does the team engage the audience and judges during their pitch? Q&A: How well does the team respond to questions?
  • Team Collaboration (10%)
    Teamwork: How well did the team work together? Did they utilise each member's strengths? Contribution: Did all team members contribute significantly to the project? Communication: How effectively did the team communicate during the hackathon?

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