Neuro Nostalgia Hackathon: Guidelines

🎯 Challenge

Create a tool that converts modern websites into authentic 90s-style designs while maintaining functionality.

💻 Technical Approaches

— AI-powered (using LLM APIs or custom models)

— Rule-based (custom parsers & transformations)

— Hybrid (combine both)

📋 Key Requirements

Having at least one item from the list below would be nice.

— Transform modern HTML/CSS to 90s patterns

— Convert color schemes to period-appropriate palettes

— Replace modern fonts with 90s alternatives

— Ensure compatibility with 90s web tech

— Preserve core website functionality

🏆 Evaluation Criteria

— 90s Style Accuracy (35%)

— Functionality Preservation (30%)

— Technical Implementation (25%)

— Innovation (10%)

⏰ Timeline

— Start: Dec 13, 2024 (18:00 UTC)

— Submit: Dec 16, 2024 (15:00 UTC)

— Winners: Dec 23, 2024 (12:00 UTC)

💰 Prizes

Still looking for a sponsor, but at least you got:

— 1st: $1,000

— 2nd: $300 + JetBrains All Products Pack (regular, not student pack)

— 3rd: $200

👥 Team Size

Individuals or teams of up to 5 members

💡 Quick Tips

— Choose your approach (AI/rule-based/hybrid) based on your strengths

— Focus on authentic 90s aesthetics

— Ensure a reliable transformation process

— Test across different website types

— Document your approach clearly

That's it — now you can start building your time machine! 🚀

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This paper is part of the neuronostalgia.com website.