Hackers for Homelessness

Update: here is the link (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8rXPrn-yvKMZGttYlVIZjkzT3M/view?usp=sharing) to the brief for the hackathon.

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Important:

• You will need to bring your laptop for this! ;)

• You need to know how to use a prototyping tool (any tools of your choice like InVision or Principle for Mac, Pixate, Axure, etc., etc.)

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Hey Everyone,

Welcome to our next event in the Hackers 4 Good Series, which will be hosted by Microsoft.

This meetup is for anyone interested in UX/UI Design, Product Design, Web and Mobile Development and doing good using their skills. The hackathon format will be approximately as following:

• A chosen non-profit organization, in this case WeShelter.org, has been invited to provide a problem that they'd like help with – where they think that design and technology can help improving the apps they already have in the app stores.

• During the 3 hour hackathon the teams will be able to put together a basic idea and prototype of their solution (we will provide exact schedule later on to ensure everyone is on track).

• Teams will have the opportunity to present their solution to the WeShelter.org team and UX mentors and get feedback. • The winning team, and others interested might continue working on the project, if they'd like to.

All skill levels are welcome. Bring your favorite tools to sketch/prototype ideas and your laptop. Looking forward to meeting everyone! :)

Thank you,

Francesco and Michael