Technigala ’26

Judging

Meet the folks evaluating projects at Technigala ’26 — all Dartmouth alumni. The full rubric and criteria will be posted here closer to the event.

Meet the judges

Criteria & rubric

Each project is scored 1–5 on these five axes.

Creativity & Originality

How fresh, surprising, or memorable is the idea?

😬1Familiar or predictable
🙂2Some interesting touches
👍3Creative with notable elements
🔥4Distinctly original
🤯5Exceptionally inventive or unforgettable

Technical Execution

How well was the project built and demonstrated?

😬1Barely functional or broken
🙂2Rough but working in parts
👍3Solid working prototype
🔥4Strong, well-built
🤯5Highly polished or technically impressive

Use of AI

How meaningfully does AI contribute to the project?

😬1Superficial or unnecessary
🙂2Present but underused
👍3Clearly enhances the experience
🔥4Central to the project's value
🤯5Inventive, clever, or innovative integration

Design & User Experience

How intuitive, engaging, or enjoyable is it?

😬1Confusing or rough
🙂2Usable with friction
👍3Clear and usable
🔥4Polished and engaging
🤯5Delightful or emotionally resonant

Presentation & Demo

How clearly and compellingly do they show and explain the project?

😬1Hard to follow or unprepared
🙂2Gets the idea across with effort
👍3Clear and competent
🔥4Engaging and well-structured
🤯5Captivating, confident, memorable