Description:

Welcome to the App BOLD Design-a-thon where participants will embark on a 36-hour odyssey of innovation, where your ideas can spark change and inspire growth! At the heart of the App BOLD Design-a-thon is our unwavering belief in the power of innovators to shape the future. This event is more than a competition; it's a vibrant celebration of creativity, resilience, and collaborative development across various disciplines. We invite thinkers, makers, and visionaries to join forces, not just to contest but to co-create, share insights, and forge groundbreaking solutions in technology, design, sustainability, and beyond.

About D Incuvator:

D Incuvator is an Incubator for Innovators. Emulating the essence of an incubator, we offer support, resources, and guidance akin to what early-stage startups and budding innovators would receive. Over a chilly winter weekend, participants will experience 36 hours of intense creativity and problem-solving, all within an environment crafted to foster innovation and growth. Our aim is clear: to cultivate and refine the skills and ideas of our members, ensuring they emerge from this hackathon ready to make an impact.

About the Challenge:

This year's App BOLD Design-a-thon challenge is open to a wide array of themes, including Diversity in Technology, Climate Change, or any other area participants are passionate about. As we navigate through an era where technology plays a crucial role in our lives, it's essential that our innovations address the pressing issues of our time and cater to a diverse global audience. We invite you to bring forward your groundbreaking ideas that can make a difference. Whether it's a tool that helps combat climate change, a service that enhances accessibility in technology for people with disabilities, or a project that champions diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, your contributions are valuable. Let's work together to create solutions that not only solve problems but also enrich lives and foster a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Get Started:

1. Form Your Team: Teams can have 3-5 members. Solo participants are also welcome but are encouraged to team up.
2. Register: Sign up on our website with details of all team members.
3. Prepare: Familiarize yourself with the guidelines and problem statement.
4. Code & Innovate: Use the entire duration of the design-a-thon to build your solution.
5. Present: Showcase your solution to our panel of judges.

Event Schedule:

Friday, Feb 02, 2024, Location Virtual

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Welcome & introduction AAEIO and UCEC

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Introduction to D Incuvator

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Roles for successful Design-a-thon

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Break/Network Period

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM: Announcing Tracks and Bounties

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM: Linkedin Workshop D Incuvator

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch/Networking

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Team Formation and Networking/Notion Workshop

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM:  Apple's Design Process Overview 

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Design Process and Time Lapse 

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Design/Brainstorm

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Low Fidelity to High Fidelity 

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Ideation phase

5:00 PM: End of Day 1

Saturday, Feb 03, 2024, Location: Idea Forge

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Interviewing Workshop with Spectrum . (Virtual)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Notion Project Management Workshop. (Hybrid)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Independent Work/Check-Ups. 

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Guest Speaker (Hybrid).

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch/Networking.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Adobe and Figma Workshop. (Virtual)

2:30PM - 3:00PM: Personal Website workshop (Virtual).

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Continued Team Work and Q&A.

5:00 PM: End of Day 2.

Sunday, Feb 04, 2024, Location: Idea Forge

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Work time and Notion Q&A. (Hybrid)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Devpost Submission workshop and work time. (Hybrid) 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Extended Independent Work Time and Q&A. 

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Final Team Work and Project Finalization.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Hard stop, Project Submission Deadline.

5:00 PM: End of Day 3.

Monday, Feb 05, 2024, Location Virtual

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Judging of Projects.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Announcing Winners and Prizes.

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• Pitch Content
  Average Judge Member Scores (1-10): Makes a persuasive pitch backed by evidence that shows how the app meets, exceeds, or redefines user needs.
• Pitch Delivery
  Average Judge Member Scores (1-10): Creative, memorable storytelling; engaging visual support; smooth transitions between team members.
• User Interface
  Average Judge Member Scores (1-10): Design empowers the user to interact with content; prototype uses animation, color, and layout to create a seamless, engaging experience.
• User Experience
  Average Judge Member Scores (1-10): Innovative, surprising and delightful; gives users a new kind of experience that sets it apart from competitors.
• Coding Concepts
  Average Judge Member Scores (1-10): Explanation of the app's architecture, data structure, algorithms, and features; discussion of decision-making in developing this approach.