Judging

Data
Does your project transform data into something that contributes to new ideas or insight?

Design and Creativity
Is it aesthetically pleasing? Is it effectively designed with the user’s experience in mind? Is it visually interesting and visually intelligible? Is it a novel idea? Is it interesting? Is it executed in a new or creative way?

Relevance and Utility
For whom is the project relevant? Is it helpful in some way? For instance, does it solve a local problem? Does it make data more accessible or more usable for community members? Does it produce effective and/or informative results?

Presentation
How well did you present your project? Did your team effectively demonstrate what the project does and how it works?