Dates:

Start Deadline: February 2nd, 9:00 AM MST

Submissions Deadline: February 4th, 5:00 PM MST

 

Eligibility:

  1. Participants must be registered before the start deadline.
  2. Teams can range from solo participants to groups of up to 5 members.
  3. All submitted projects must be started only after the official start time and be original work.
  4. All participants agree to follow the code of conduct, promoting a respectful and inclusive environment.

Project and Submission Requirements:

Loom Video: A video demonstration of your project, not exceeding 5 minutes in length.

MVP (Minimum Viable Product): A functional prototype of your solution.

Pitch Deck: A concise presentation highlighting the problem, your solution, its unique selling points, and potential impact. Maximum of 10 slides.

 

Prizes:

1st Place: $300

2nd Place: $200

3rd Place: $100

Adobe Bounty: Exclusive Adobe Merch

Best Innovation: D Incuvator Certificate

Best Pitch: D Incuvator Certificate

People’s Choice Award: D Incuvator Certificate

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection:

Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

 

Pitch Content:

Makes a persuasive pitch backed by evidence that shows how the app meets, exceeds, or redefines user needs.

Average Judge Member Scores (1-10)

 

Pitch Delivery:

Creative, memorable storytelling; engaging visual support; smooth transitions between team members.

Average Judge Member Scores (1-10)

 

User Interface:

Design empowers the user to interact with content; prototype uses animation, color, and layout to create a seamless, engaging experience.

Average Judge Member Scores (1-10)

 

User Experience:

Innovative, surprising and delightful; gives users a new kind of experience that sets it apart from competitors.

Average Judge Member Scores (1-10)

 

Coding Concepts:

Explanation of the app's architecture, data structure, algorithms, and features; discussion of decision-making in developing this approach.

Average Judge Member Scores (1-10)

 

Winners will be chosen based on the combined scores across all criteria.

All participants are expected to adhere to the spirit of healthy competition, collaboration, and innovation. Let the design-a-thon begin!