Congrats to our Build-a-thon Winners!

That’s a wrap on our first-ever Build-a-thon 🎉

Huge shout-out to all of our participants. 👏 The creativity, experimentation, and problem-solving on display were incredible. If you participated, you should’ve received a badge on your profile — well deserved!

It was a very close race for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, but I’m excited to officially announce our winners, based on community votes.

✨Build-a-thon Winners✨

🥇 First Place: “Meet Your Learner Persona” by ClaudiaNadol891​  This project is a masterclass in thoughtful prompt design and clean UX. The stacked-card interaction feels polished and intuitive, and it’s a great example of how you can create something playful inside a Rise Code Block without overwhelming the learner. If you’re curious how to blend AI + intentional design, this is one to study.
🥈 Second Place: Accessibility Reality Checker by SheriLee​  This build shows the power of turning content into a decision. Instead of explaining accessibility, it puts you in the driver’s seat and makes the tradeoffs visible. It’s a strong example of how short, focused interactions can create real impact.
🥉 Third Place: Paint by Num-Birds by ArthaLearning03​ (Aamir Aman, Tal Castillo, and Ryan Young) This team pushed the creative boundaries of the Code Block. The layered, paint-by-numbers approach turns a complex skill into a hands-on challenge. It’s a great example of how you can move beyond default interactions and build something immersive and unexpected.

 

We loved seeing how much thought and creativity went into these builds!

If you didn’t participate this time, I hope you’ll explore the entries and see just how far you can push the Rise Code Block.

If you haven’t already, join the Rise Code Block Group to keep the conversation going. And if you decide to try something yourself, post in Share Examples — we’d love to see it and cheer you on!

What should our next Build-a-thon challenge be? Drop your ideas below 👇