Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- high school
- Deadline
- 8/31/2026
In short
The 3D Websites Hackathon challenges students globally to build the most creative and visually stunning 3D website imaginable, with a total prize pool of $55.
3D Websites Hackathon
By high school
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 8/31/202629 days left
$55
Total prizes
Online
Format
Students only
Eligibility
Worldwide
Reach
Beginner-Friendly
Audience
Overview
Welcome to the 3D Websites Hackathon, a competition centered on creativity, aesthetics, and building unforgettable web experiences. Participants are challenged to create the most visually stunning, immersive, and imaginative 3D website possible, with no restrictions on theme, industry, or purpose. Projects could range from a futuristic city or digital art gallery to an interactive story, sci-fi experience, fantasy world, product showcase, or game-like website. This hackathon differentiates itself by focusing on generating wonder rather than solving problems. The primary goal is to create projects that captivate users and elicit a "Wow" reaction. It is beginner-friendly and open to anyone interested in web design, 3D graphics, digital art, UI/UX, creative coding, and interactive experiences. Participants have significant creative freedom, with permission to use AI tools, online assets, open-source libraries, and various technologies like Three.js, React Three Fiber, Babylon.js, WebGL, WebGPU, Spline, and Blender. Tutorials and learning resources are also permitted. The judging criteria prioritize creativity, aesthetics, and overall user experience, making technical complexity optional. A beautiful and creative project is valued over a highly technical one.
What to build
Create the most creative and visually stunning 3D website imaginable. There are no restrictions on theme, industry, or purpose. Projects must be web-based and contain meaningful 3D or immersive visual elements.
Prizes
Best Overall 3D Website First Place
Awarded to the project that demonstrates the strongest overall combination of creativity, visual design, originality, and user experience. The winning submission should stand out as a memorable and polished 3D web experience that pushes the boundaries of what a website can be. The recipient will receive a $30 gift card and an official certificate.
$30
2nd Place
Awarded to the project that delivers an exceptional experience and performs strongly across all judging criteria. The submission should showcase impressive aesthetics, thoughtful design choices, and engaging interactivity. The recipient will receive a $15 gift card and an official certificate.
$15
3rd Place
Awarded to a project that demonstrates creativity, strong visual presentation, and a compelling user experience. The submission should show dedication, originality, and effective use of 3D web technologies. The recipient will receive a $10 gift card and an official certificate.
$10
Key dates
- Submissions beginJune 22, 2026 at 12:00AM EDT
- Submissions endJuly 31, 2026 at 6:00PM EDT
- Public Voting beginsJuly 25, 2026 at 10:00AM EDT
- Public Voting endsAugust 01, 2026 at 12:45AM EDT
- Judging beginsAugust 01, 2026 at 10:00AM EDT
- Judging endsAugust 05, 2026 at 6:00PM EDT
- Winners AnnouncedSeptember 06, 2026 at 10:00AM EDT
Eligibility
Participants must be above the legal age of majority in their country of residence and currently enrolled as students. Companies and professional organizations are excluded from participation. The competition is open to individuals from all countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions listed in the full rules. Both teams and solo participants are welcome.
How to enter
- Join the hackathon by registering on the Devpost page.
- Develop a web-based project with meaningful 3D or immersive visual elements.
- Submit your project by the deadline, ensuring it includes a publicly accessible website link, a project description, at least 3 screenshots, a list of technologies and tools used, and source code. A short demo video (1-5 minutes) is optional.
Submission requirements
- Publicly accessible website link
- Project description explaining your idea and inspiration
- At least 3 screenshots of your project
- Short demo video (1–5 minutes) (Optional)
- List of technologies and tools used
- Source code
- Project must be web-based
- Project must contain meaningful 3D or immersive visual elements
- AI-generated content and assets are allowed
- Existing assets and models are allowed
- Teams and solo participants are both welcome
- Projects must be appropriate for all audiences
Judging criteria
- Visual Design: How polished, appealing, and visually impressive is the project? Consider composition, color, lighting, typography, animations, and overall presentation.
- Creativity & Originality: How unique is the concept? Does the project present ideas, interactions, or experiences in a way that feels fresh and memorable?
- User Experience & Interactivity: How enjoyable is the project to explore? Consider navigation, responsiveness, engagement, and the quality of user interactions.