During our national web competition, we ask judges to provide comments as they review entries. We then summarize those comments and place them here for reference in future competitions. We do not provide comments to individual teams; however, we have…
Designing the Server Environment for the Web Design Contest
As discussed in the previous post, we are incorporating competitor feedback and updating our web design contest to include more dynamic server-side interaction. Server environment We procured a server to contain all the necessary services to host the contest. Being…
Designing the Network for Web Design Contest
Our national web design contest is changing this year. We always ask for feedback (from competitors and their advisors) and have heard a similar message for a few years. We realize the emphasis has shifted to development on a server…
Competitor’s view of web design contests
We recently asked Riley Johnson to share his experiences and insights about being a competitor in web design and development. Riley was a member of the winning team at our national web design competition in 2016 and a competitor at…
2017 National Web Contest Judges Comments
Our national web design contest for 2017 is now history (it happened June 20 – 23, 2017). If you would like to see some photos of the event, please visit our Facebook page (photos are linked). I thought it would…
2016 Web Contest Judge Comments
At our 2016 national web design contest in Louisville, KY (June 21 – 24, 2016), I mentioned that I would pass along general comments received from our judges. These notes are directed at all submitted work (we are not singling…
2016 Contest Overview
Whether you are participating in our 2016 national web design contest or not, here is a brief overview of the contest. It is intended to provide you with a sense of what this contest is about. Each team will be…
StartSomethingToday.org and STEMtoSTEAMIE.org Challenge Announced
Attn: All 2013 National Web Design Competition Challengers THINK BIG AND WIN CASH AND PRIZES * Tell the world the benefits of the the StartSomethingToday.org initiative and WIN! * Tell the world the benefits of the the STEMTOSTEAMIE.org initiative and…
2012 Web Design Contest – Reflections
2012 Web Design Contest - Reflections with Bil Cullifer and Mark DuBois Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadWeb Design Contest Reflections including Comments from the Judges with Bill Cullifer and Mark DuBois Greetings students, advisers, teachers and parents! As a service to those that compete and their supporters we would like to take this opportunity to share…
Web Design Contest Winners Announced
Winners of the 2012 National Web Design Competition Announced The not-for-profit Webprofessionals.org association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 National Web Design Contest. The Web design contest challenged high school and college students from around the U.S.…