Frog Prince Competition Guide: How to Prepare for Youth Maker Contests

🏆 Frog Prince Competition Guide — Prepping for Maker Contests

📋 Entry Process

1. Topic (2 weeks): find a real-life problem → define the innovation direction
2. Design (3 weeks): draw the scheme / circuit / flowchart
3. Build (4 weeks): prototype, iterate, test
4. Docs (1 week): report / PPT / defense script
5. On-site defense (half day): present, answer judges

📊 Judging Criteria

Dimension	Weight	Key Point
Innovation	30%	Solves a real problem? Unique thinking?
Technical	25%	Sound solution? Code quality?
Completeness	20%	Full features? Stable?
Presentation	15%	Clear explanation? Engaging demo?
Teamwork	10%	Clear roles? Good cooperation?

💡 Dr. Cao's Prep Tips

"What judges value most is not how flashy your work is, but how clearly you solve the problem. Always tell the story of 'why you built it'."