Contest

River

Challenge: Visualize river flow or showcase important rivers worldwide.

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This contest ended on
September 2, 2024
September 8, 2024
at 9:00am PT.
at 11:59pm PT.

Challenge

You find yourself beside a mighty river, its waters teeming with life and stories untold. In this challenge, visualize the flow of the river or showcase important rivers worldwide. Develop a project that brings the dynamic nature of rivers to life, whether through real-time data visualizations or interactive maps, highlighting their role as lifelines of the earth.

Winners

Check back soon for our winners!

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Rules & Prizes

Submission Format

Ensure your submission meets the following criteria based on your discipline:

  • A public link to your project.
  • A screenshot of your project.
  • A brief description (150-200 words) explaining your project's concept and how it embodies the theme. Make sure to mention the technologies you used and any notable features or challenges you encountered during the development.

Software Engineering: You may use any web technologies or programming languages you are comfortable with, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java, or any frameworks you prefer.

Data & AI: You may use any tools or software you are comfortable with, such as D3.js, Tableau, Python (Matplotlib, Seaborn), R (ggplot2), or any other data visualization libraries and frameworks.

Product Design: You may use any tools or software you are comfortable with, such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or any other design tools and platforms.

Game Development & Design: You may use any tools or software you prefer, such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, or any other game development platforms and frameworks.

Visual Arts: You may use any tools or software you prefer, such as Adobe software, Toon Boom, or any other platform to create concept art, 2D animation, 3D animation, or a similar format.

Submission Guidelines

  • How to Submit:
    • Complete our Contest Entry Form to submit your project.
    • Ensure your project includes the required screenshot and description as specified above.

Judging Criteria

Your submissions will be evaluated based on:

  • Creativity: Originality and inventiveness in visualizing river flow or showcasing important rivers.
  • Relevance to Theme: How well the project aligns with the concept of rivers.
  • Clarity of Concept: Effectiveness in communicating the idea and purpose of the project.

Let the river’s dynamic nature inspire your creativity and innovation!

Prizes

For our creative explorers who win a weekly challenge, these small but mighty rewards are just the beginning of your journey.

  • $50 Amazon Gift Card – Perfect for picking up new gear or inspiration for your next project, this gift card empowers you to equip yourself for the adventures ahead.
  • 3-in-1 Wireless Charger for phone, smartwatch, and earbuds – Whether you’re on a quest with your Apple or Samsung gear, this charger ensures your devices are always ready to guide you through uncharted territories.
  • Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker – Compact and portable, this speaker brings the spirit of adventure wherever you go, making every step of your journey resonate with powerful sound.