The Simpleweb Challenge: Communities & Relationships

It seems we currently can’t get enough of apps that introduce us to new people. Whether it's through the sharing economy, dating apps, social media or gaming, there’s definitely a massive trend in bringing people together.

So for this very special Simpleweb Challenge we’re inviting you to prototype something cool around the theme of communities & relationships.

This time we’re mixing it up. YOU DON’T HAVE TO WRITE ANY CODE TO WIN! We’re offering two prizes - one for the best working prototype (be it app, website, widget or hardware hack) and another prize for the best idea (shown though mockups, no coding required).

Whether you want to help people make new friends, bring families together or create the future of online dating, we want to see it! Tinder for cats, anyone...?

This Simpleweb Challenge is sponsored by the awesome Bath-based Lovehoney - the sexual happiness people. Thanks to Lovehoney’s support, we’ll be providing nutritious homemade food, beer, cider and soft drinks and prizes for the best creations.

The rules

We’re challenging you to build something cool based around the theme of relationships.

We want The Simpleweb Challenge to be totally fair so we’re going to lay down a few ground rules…

No coding or creating mockups before the night - preparation is good, and you’re welcome to a bit of research beforehand, but you can’t have started on the code or mockups for your project until the night.

I know, I know, there’s not a lot of time, but at least we’re all in the same boat, eh?!

You can work in teams of up to 3 people. The winning team will take away an awesome prize (TBA).

Who can come?

Anyone’s welcome at the Simpleweb Challenge hacknight!

If you’re a developer, come code something cool and try to win the techie prize.

Not a developer? We recommend using Sketch (https://www.sketchapp.com/) or Marvel (https://marvelapp.com/) (both have free trials!) to prototype your idea. There’s a prize for the best idea!

What should I expect?

We’ll start the night with some homemade food followed by a super quick word from our sponsors.

After that it’s time to get hacking. You’ll have about 3 hours to work on your project. We’ll keep the drinks flowing throughout!

At the end of the night, each team will get a couple of minutes to show off their idea and vote for the winner(s).

Prizes will be revealed here a few days before the night!