I Could Do That

Inspiration:

• The idea came from the phrase “I could do that” which people often say when looking at modern art. I wanted to build something that playfully challenges that assumption, while also helping people better appreciate the intention and meaning behind artworks.

What It Does:

• Lets you view a piece of art, then vote whether you think you could recreate it.

• Gives you a context-specific explanation: why the piece matters, and what makes it harder (or easier) than it looks.

• Provides a fun, interactive way to spark discussion and engagement around art.

How I Built It:

• Set up a React Native project using Expo.

• Used Expo Router for navigation between screens (Home → Artwork → Result).

• Created a small JSON file as the “artwork database” with titles, artists, responses, and images.

• Added UI screens to display artwork, collect votes, and show explanations.

• Tested everything live with Expo Go on a phone.

What I Learned:

• How to set up and navigate an Expo React Native project.

• How to structure small apps with app/ routing instead of App.js.

• How to connect data (from JSON) to the UI in a way that feels like a real app.

• How important design and user experience are for engagement, especially in beginner-friendly hackathon projects.

Built With

• expo-go
• expo-router
• expo.io
• javascript
• json
• react-native