Hackathon Rubric Outline	1. Basic Guidelines (20 points total)	2. Innovation and Creativity (20 points)	3. Technical Complexity (15 points)	4. Impact and Scalability (15 points)	5. Presentation and Demonstration (20 points)	6. Crowd Rating (10 points)
		Relevance to Theme (20 points): Does the project adhere to the hackathon’s theme or solve the problem outlined in the prompt? Points will be awarded based on how well the project aligns with the given guidelines and theme.	Originality (10 points): How unique and original is the idea or solution? Consider whether the project introduces new solutions or ideas.	Technical Difficulty (10 points): How technically challenging is the project? Consider the complexity of the code, technologies used, and the problem-solving skills required.	Potential Impact (10 points): What is the potential impact of the project? Consider the size and significance of the problem it addresses.	Clarity (10 points): How clearly do team members present their project? This includes the quality of the presentation and the ability to convey the project’s value and functionality.	Public Appeal (10 points): Attendees and participants will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite projects. Each project will receive points based on the number of votes it receives relative to others, scaled to a maximum of 10 points
			Aesthetics (10 points): How visually appealing is the project? This includes the layout, color scheme, and overall graphical interface. How intuitive and user-friendly is the project? This includes the ease of navigation, the responsiveness of the interface, and the overall user engagement.	Implementation Quality (5 points): How well is the project executed? This includes code quality, use of best practices, and overall design and architecture.	Scalability (5 points): How easily can the project be scaled? Consider the feasibility of expanding the project to a wider audience or for broader use.	Demonstration (10 points): How effectively do team members demonstrate the project's capabilities and answer questions?
	Total	/20	/20	/15	/15	/20	/10