Dates
Hard Deadline: 8AM on Sunday, February 16th
Judging Period starts at 10AM on Sunday, February 16th
Closing Ceremony: 1PM on Sunday, February 16th
Eligibility
Team Size Limit
Participation is capped at teams of up to 4 members. This ensures a level playing field and encourages effective collaboration.
Hacker’s Status
All team members must have 'attended' status, indicating they were accepted into the hackathon and have checked in properly in person. This is essential to verify eligibility for participation and judging.
Any code used in your project must be written between 8:00PM EST on Friday, February 14, 2025, and 9:00AM EST on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Any design assets used in your project must be created between 9:00PM EST on Friday, February 14, 2025, and 9:00AM EST on Sunday, February 16 2025.
Your project must be submitted at DevPost to be eligible for judging.
It is permitted and recommended to install any necessary software in advance
It is permitted to plan your project out in advance.
It is permitted to 3D-print parts or prepare other structural components for hardware projects in advance. However, assembly of hardware projects in advance is not permitted.
Plagiarism is not tolerated and any teams with plagiarized work will be disqualified.
You may use any publicly available libraries/packages/design assets.
Code with integrity! Final interpretation of all the rules included in this document is at the sole discretion of DeerHacks organizers, and any potential violations will be dealt with privately between the team and organizers.
Project and Submission Requirements
Submit a video if you dont want to demo live. A video must be between 2-4 minutes long.
A demo will be 7 minutes long in total, 4 minute demo and 3 minutes for questions from the judges.
Prizes
1st Place: Soundcore Noise Cancelling Headphones – Block out the noise, immerse in the beats, and flex your W!
2nd Place: Portable Monitor – Level up your setup and multitask like a pro!
3rd Place: A Board Game for Each Member – Because winning is even better when shared!
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
Theme Connection: Judges will assess how well your project aligns with the chosen theme, focusing on its relevance and integration.
Originality: We value unique ideas and solutions. Projects should demonstrate new approaches to addressing problems.
Technical Complexity: The project's technical skill and depth, whether it's a working prototype or a concept presented via mockups. The ability to execute the idea effectively.
Design and UI/UX: The visual appeal and ease of use are critical. Judges will look for a clean design and straightforward user interaction.
Impact: The ability to solve a real problem effectively, considering the potential for practical application.
Presentation: The effectiveness of your pitch, including how clearly and convincingly you communicate your project's purpose and value.