Step into the intersection of technology, intimacy, and creativity at SHDH 69: Hack the Art of Love! Whether you’re a coder, artist, designer, or philosopher of the heart, this hackathon invites you to explore the playful, the emotional, and the chaotic sides of love. Build tools, experiences, and experiments that spark connection, laughter, and reflection—then watch the sparks fly during our live debates and interactive showcases.
### Hackathon Categories / Prompts
💖 Category 1: THE LOVE LAB
A space for experimental, playful, or transformative creations that blend tech and intimacy.
Potential Builds:
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Emotion-tracking wearables that spark micro-connections
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Tools for healthier communication
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AI-generated personalized love letters
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Platforms for practicing conflict resolution
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Interactive art visualizing relationships in real time
Focus: Experiments in vulnerability, communication, and emotional intelligence.
🌈 Category 2: FREE LOVE
A no-rules wildcard category celebrating radical creativity.
Potential Builds:
- Anti-dating-app dating app
- Cooperative multiplayer flirting game
- AR filters that reveal “your inner love monster”
- Love-themed chaotic hardware hacks
- Performative or humorous installations
Focus: Expression, weirdness, humor, radical openness, and chaos.
Here’s a high-energy, facilitator-ready Day 2 agenda you can paste directly into a slide generator or run-of-show doc. It’s designed to maintain momentum, reduce cognitive fatigue, and inject play at regular intervals so teams stay creative through the 6 PM submission deadline.
SHDH 69 — Day Two Agenda
Theme: Momentum, Mischief & Meaning
10:00–10:30 AM — Breakfast, Coffee & Soft Re-Entry
Mood: Cozy → Curious ☕💻
What’s happening
Coffee, pastries, fruit, hydration
Chill music (lo-fi / playful ambient)
Screens loop fun prompts:
“What surprised you about love yesterday?”
“What would your project say if it could flirt?”
Facilitator note Let people ease in. No announcements yet. This is decompression + reconnection.
10:30–10:45 AM — Morning Pulse Check
Mood: Grounded & Energized 💓
Activity
Quick stand-up stretch (2–3 minutes)
Popcorn sharing:
One word for how your project feels today
Optional twist Have teams pick an emotion emoji and tape it to their table.
10:45–11:30 AM — Build Sprint #1
Mood: Focused Flow 🔧✨
Goal
Lock core concept
Decide what you’ll show, not just build
Fun constraint Each team must add:
One playful interaction or
One surprising emotional moment
11:30–11:45 AM — Chaos Break: “Love Is…”
Mood: Absurd Reset 🌈
Activity
Facilitator shouts prompts:
“Love is… a bad API!”
“Love is… a memory leak!”
“Love is… undefined behavior!”
Teams shout responses or write on sticky notes
Why Breaks tunnel vision. Gets laughter back in the room.
11:45 AM–12:30 PM — Build Sprint #2
Mood: Confident Creation 🚀
Goal
Prototype something demo-able
Test with another team (5-minute swaps)
Facilitator reminder If someone gets it in 30 seconds, you’re on the right track.
12:30–2:00 PM — Lunch + Play Stations
Mood: Social & Silly 🍕💬
Food
Lunch served (announce dietary options clearly)
Optional play stations (drop-in)
💌 AI Love Letter Booth (prompt people to generate one)
🎲 Random Pairing Cards (draw a question, talk to a stranger)
🧠 Ethical Hot Takes Board:
“Should AI give relationship advice? YES / NO / IT DEPENDS”
Facilitator note No pressure to work. Creativity needs oxygen.
2:00–3:30 PM — Build Sprint #3 (The Push)
Mood: Determined & Playful 🔥
Goal
Finalize demo path
Cut anything non-essential
Fun rule If something breaks:
Turn it into a feature, joke, or narrative moment
3:30–3:45 PM — Collective Reset
Mood: Calm & Centered 🧘
Options (choose one)
3-minute breathing reset
Guided “shake it out” movement
Silent reflection: “What do you want people to feel?”
3:45–4:45 PM — Demo Prep Lab
Mood: Performative 🎭
What teams do
Practice 3–5 minute demos
Assign roles (speaker, clicker, chaos agent)
Facilitator coaching prompts
What’s the emotional arc?
Where does the audience interact?
What moment should they remember?
4:45–5:15 PM — Optional Open Mic / Debug Therapy
Mood: Vulnerable & Supportive 💬
Format
Anyone can:
Ask for help
Confess a bug
Pitch a half-baked idea
Crowd offers fast feedback
Why Normalizes imperfection before showcase.
5:15–5:45 PM — Final Polish Sprint
Mood: Laser Focus ⚡
Checklist
Demo runs once clean
Title + category chosen
One sentence: “This project explores…”
5:45–6:00 PM — SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Mood: Celebration 🎉
What happens
Submissions close at 6:00 PM sharp
Demos and Presentation
Applause for everyone
° Music
