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🎨 LLMarketplace

Vibe Hacks 2025 - Best Design Winner​

Vibe Hacks 2025 Presentation Presenting our LLMarketplace solution at Vibe Hacks 2025

🏆 Achievement: Best Design Winner
💰 Prize: $500
📅 Date: June 17, 2025
📍 Location: Pavilion @ The JACX, Long Island City, NY
👥 Team Size: 3 members
🏢 Venue: Rilla Offices

🎯 The Challenge​

Vibe Hacks 2025 was the first-ever "vibe coding hackathon" hosted by Crew Capital in partnership with AWS and Rilla. The focus was on building innovative, generative AI-powered tools using AWS Bedrock that bring AI to underserved spaces.

💡 Our Solution: LLMarketplace​

LLMarketplace leverages AWS Bedrock to create an AI-powered marketplace platform that makes advanced technology accessible to underserved communities and small businesses.

Key Features​

  • 🤖 AI-Powered Recommendations: Smart product discovery using AWS Bedrock
  • 🎤 Voice Interface: Accessible interaction for users with varying tech literacy
  • 📱 Mobile-First Design: Clean, intuitive interface that won Best Design
  • 🌐 Multilingual Support: Breaking down language barriers with AI translation
  • 💼 Small Business Focus: Tools specifically designed for underserved markets

🛠️ Tech Stack​

  • Frontend: Next.js, TypeScript, React
  • AI/ML: AWS Bedrock, Foundation Models
  • Styling: TailwindCSS, CSS Modules
  • Backend: Node.js, Express
  • Database: PostgreSQL
  • Deployment: Vercel

🏆 Why We Won Best Design​

The judges were impressed by our clean, accessible interface that makes complex AI functionality feel intuitive:

  • 🎨 User-Centered Design: Beautiful, accessible interface for diverse users
  • 📱 Responsive Layout: Seamless experience across all devices
  • ♿ Accessibility First: High contrast, voice navigation, screen reader support
  • ⚡ Performance: Fast loading, smooth interactions despite complex AI backend
  • 🎯 Purpose-Driven: Every design choice served our mission of accessibility

🌟 Competition Results​

  • 🎨 Best Design Winner - $500 cash prize
  • 🤖 AWS Bedrock Excellence - Innovative use of foundation models
  • 🎤 Voice Interface Innovation - Accessible AI interaction design
  • 💡 Social Impact Focus - Bringing AI to underserved communities

🎪 The Hackathon Experience​

Hackathon Development Room The intense development environment at Vibe Hacks 2025 - everyone focused on building

The Classic Last-Minute Sprint​

Got LLMarketplace working in true hackathon style - literally at the last minute! Those final hours of debugging and polishing the demo were intense but so rewarding.

Late Night Presentations​

Presented our solution and watched other amazing teams present late into the night. The energy and creativity in the room was incredible - everyone was pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI.

Meeting Amazing People​

  • Brooklyn to LIC Journey: Worth every minute of the trip
  • Rilla Office Vibes: Perfect venue for innovation and collaboration
  • Networking Gold: Met so many talented developers and entrepreneurs
  • Learning Mindset: Came to learn, but winning wasn't bad either! 😄

📊 Impact & Innovation​

Bringing AI to Underserved Spaces​

Our marketplace specifically targets:

  • Small restaurant owners managing inventory with voice commands
  • Artisanal crafters getting AI-powered business insights
  • Local service providers accessing market intelligence
  • Non-English speakers using AI translation for commerce

Technical Innovation​

  • Voice-First Design: Hands-free interaction for busy small business owners
  • Cultural Sensitivity: AI that understands local context and customs
  • Economic Accessibility: Pricing models that work for underserved markets
  • Trust Building: Transparent AI recommendations with clear explanations

🚀 Post-Hackathon Plans​

The positive reception has us excited about the potential:

  • 🔬 User Research: Planning interviews with target communities
  • 💡 Feature Expansion: Adding more AI-powered business tools
  • 🤝 Partnership Exploration: Connecting with community organizations
  • 📈 MVP Development: Building production-ready version

🔗 Links & Resources​

💭 Reflection​

This hackathon perfectly combined my passion for accessible design with cutting-edge AI. Winning Best Design validated our approach of putting user experience first, even when working with complex technologies like AWS Bedrock.

Key Insights​

  • Design Drives Adoption: Beautiful, intuitive interfaces make AI accessible to everyone
  • Voice is the Future: Hands-free interaction removes barriers for busy users
  • Local Context Matters: AI needs to understand cultural and economic realities
  • Community First: Technology should serve underserved communities, not exclude them

The Winning Formula​

  1. User-Centered Approach: Designed for real people with real constraints
  2. Technical Excellence: Leveraged AWS Bedrock's full capabilities
  3. Accessibility Focus: Made complex AI feel simple and trustworthy
  4. Social Impact: Addressed genuine needs in underserved markets
  5. Team Chemistry: Perfect collaboration under pressure

"Winning Best Design at Vibe Hacks 2025 proved that great design isn't just about aesthetics - it's about making powerful technology accessible to everyone. This hackathon reinforced my belief that AI should empower communities, not replace them." - Alex Ivanov

📸 Hackathon Memories​

Vibe Hacks 2025 Team The incredible Vibe Hacks 2025 community - builders, innovators, and dreamers coming together to create the future

Thank You 🙏​

Huge thanks to:

  • Crew Capital for hosting an incredible event
  • AWS & Rilla for the amazing partnership and resources
  • The Judges for recognizing our design-first approach
  • Fellow Teams for the inspiration and friendly competition
  • NYC Hackathon Community for making the trip from Brooklyn so worthwhile!