Hackathons challenge us to think outside the box, and our project brought together modern innovation and retro charm. We’re claiming two badges that perfectly showcase this fusion: Embedding Numbnut and Reto Badge. Here’s how we earned them!
🪞 Embedding Numbnut
When you think of “embedding,” your mind might go straight to software and APIs. But why stop there? We decided to embed technology into a physical object: a mirror.
- What We Did:
- We started by building a physical frame for our smart mirror, creating a seamless combination of form and function.
- Behind the reflective surface lies a digital interface, powered by a screen and fancy software. The result? A fully interactive experience that combines the elegance of a mirror with the power of modern technology.
- This transformation – taking a humble, everyday object and embedding it with a rich digital experience – redefines what it means to “embed.”
Our smart mirror isn’t just tech slapped onto a frame; it’s a deeply integrated design that blurs the line between physical and digital.
🕰️ Reto Badge
Every great innovation owes something to the past, and our project embraces retro technology in creative ways:
- The Mirror:
- Mirrors are an ancient invention, going back thousands of years. By using this timeless object as the foundation of our tech project, we brought a sense of history into the digital age.
- Retro Tools in Modern Tech:
- We used jQuery on Power Pages to manage interactive elements. Sure, jQuery might feel like a blast from 2013, but it proved to be a reliable and efficient choice for this project.
- Our project also includes QR code generation, another nostalgic yet practical feature that bridges past trends with current functionality.
By blending modern capabilities with retro technologies, we’ve crafted a project that feels both forward-thinking and delightfully old-school.