DZone Holiday Drawing Hackathon

How many drawing categories are there for this drawing hackathon?

There are two drawing categories you and/or your family can participate in. In each of these categories, there will be a separate kid and an adult winner.

Drawing #1 - Coding Elf (Category 1)
Draw an elf coding on a reindeer sleigh working to get out a holiday deployment.

Drawing #2 - Unicorn Project (Category 2)
Draw the Unicorn Project with your own fun DevOps and holiday themes. You are free to play off any theme(s) of this Gene Kim book.

Who can participate?

Any DZone member and/or anyone in their family is welcome to participate. You can enter, your partner can enter, your kid(s) can enter, or anyone in your family! The deadline is January 15th.

If you are entering for other people in your family you can note that out and just use your own email address for contact.

Wait, my kids don’t know what coding is or about the Unicorn Project including DevOps? Help!

Don’t worry! Feel free to let their imaginations soar with as little or as detailed information as you want to give them (including help). This is a great opportunity for them to learn from you. You are welcome to help coach them throughout their drawing.

How can I participate and draw something?

Use any digital graphic software like Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Canvas, or others to create a drawing for either of the two drawing hackathon categories.

Can I use paper, crayons, pens, whiteboards, and more?

Yes, you can! If you want to do your drawing via other means, all you need is a way to either take a photo and/or scan it to send us. We just need to see the finished work.

Any tips to keep in mind about entering a drawing?

The best drawings aren’t necessarily always the most stylized but could also be the most creative and original as well.

Bonus points for:

• Imagination
• Uniqueness
• Creativity

What are the prizes and what do I get for entering?

Everyone that enters will get a special digital certificate.

Drawing Hackathon #1 - Coding Elf
There will be two winners (each getting a virtual egiftcard including a separate digital certificate):

1. Best Adults drawing (ages 18 and up). Prize: $100 USD Visa egiftcard

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges from staff at Muse.dev.

Drawing Hackathon #2 - Unicorn Project
There will be two winners (each getting a virtual egiftcard including a separate digital certificate):

1. Best Kids drawing (ages 1-17). Prize: $100 USD Visa egiftcard

Winners will be selected by a special panel of judges from staff at DZone and IT Revolution.

Will the artwork I submit get featured on DZone, Muse.dev, or IT Revolution?

If you elect to have your artwork shared, it could get featured on DZone, Muse.dev, or IT Revolution (including in their websites, email newsletters, or social). All artwork shared will give appropriate credit.

When will the winners be announced?

All winners will be notified after January 15th. All participants will get their special digital certificate after January 15th as well via whatever email they use.