SuperHappyDevHouse 69: Hack The Art of Love Hackathon

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:

• Emotion-tracking wearables that spark micro-connections

• Tools for healthier communication

• AI-generated personalized love letters

• Platforms for practicing conflict resolution

• 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