
Includes creativity and originality of the idea
How technically impressive was the hack? Did it use a clever technique, or did it use many different components? Did the work involved make you go “Wow”? If no code: Is the technological use impressive? Is the ideation’s plan to use tech clear?
Did the team put thought into the user experience? How well designed is the interface? For a website, this might be about how beautiful the CSS or graphics are. Is it easy to use or does it use a cool interface?
Inspire innovation in the next generation of students. Does it do something entirely novel, or at least take a fresh approach to an old problem? This category will be based solely on the idea behind your project, regardless of functionality.
We look for hacks that have a large social impact. Is the hack impactful? Does it fulfil a real need people have? This category will be based on the idea behind your project and its planned functionality (not necessarily fully working).
We look for new and original ideas. We want hackers to think outside the box, but we value practicality. Is this project implementable and practical in the next 3-5 years? This category will be based on both the idea & functionality behind your project. Includes how well the idea was executed by the developer.
Includes the extent to which the app can help businesses grow.
Assess the potential scalability of the project. Can it handle increased user loads and data volumes? Is it built in a way that allows for easy expansion and adaptation in the future?
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