22 November 2024
From November 12–14, we swapped out our usual smartweek for something a little more techie-coded. Enter our first-ever smartclip Hackathon — three days of creative chaos, tech-driven problem-solving, and collaboration.
Since not everyone at smartclip is a coding connoisseur, we made sure to keep the event inclusive and accessible to all who were interested. We encouraged smartclippers from across all departments to participate since we know you don’t have to be a coding expert to have good ideas. For some of the projects, design and business know-how were even key factors in their team’s success. And those who opted out were kept in the loop during our idea pitch and final reveal calls.
All participants were organised into teams according to project preference. From there, teams dove into challenges that matter, tackling issues that directly impact our clients as well as day-to-day pain points. The results? Impressive and — wait for it — actually usable solutions, some of which we will even incorporate into our products and processes.
Collaboration thrived, even with many participants working remotely, proving that innovation doesn’t need an office to take off. And for those who did pop into the office, it was the perfect excuse to connect face-to-face. Our first Hackathon wasn’t just productive; it was a welcome shake-up to the usual grind, leaving us inspired and ready to redefine what’s next.
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Lee is the Marketing Specialist Europe at smartclip and is responsible for content writing, editing, social media, and creative support across the department and company. Originally from the United States, Lee graduated from the University of Cincinnati, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Electronic Media. Before joining smartclip, she has worked with various organisations managing social media accounts and assisting in the video and audio production processes.
Lee Richter
Marketing Specialist Europe
