Rank A Plank - Hackathon Project (48h)
A fast-built competitive planking app created during a 48-hour hackathon, focused on social energy and quick execution.
Problem
During a 48-hour hackathon at Hetch, our team lacked a clear direction after exploring ideas that felt low-energy and not unique.
Solution
During lunch and some brainstorming we pivoted to Rank A Plank, a competitive planking app with a timer, basic camera anti-cheat, leaderboards, and user profiles, prioritizing speed, usability, and immediate social engagement.
Role
Co-creator and developer responsible for ideation, rapid pivoting, core functionality (timer, leaderboard logic, profile system).
Outcomes
Built and presented a functional prototype within hours, generated strong social traction during the event, and got a large part of the hackathon lobby actively participating. The project was later paused after the event.
Lessons Learned
- Momentum beats overthinking; the best idea came from spontaneity, not strategy.
- Social energy can matter more than technical depth in short-format projects.
- Shipping fast creates excitement, while perfection can kill momentum.
- Not every project needs to scale; some are valuable for experience and exposure.