Ms - Exploring WEBSITE design
Exploring Website Design gives members the opportunity to design, develop, and present a website based on a given topic. This event encourages creativity and technical skills while introducing members to the fundamentals of web design, layout, and user experience.
Event Overview
Division: Middle School
Event Type: Team of 1, 2 or 3 members
Event Category: Pre-judged and Presentation on the state level
Event Elements: Presentation with a Topic
Presentation Time: 3-minute set-up time, 7-minute presentation time, 3-minute question & answer time
Career Cluster Framework Connection: Digital Technology
NACE Competency Alignment: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism, Technology
Items Provided by Competitors: Technology and presentation items, Conference-provided nametag, Attire that meets the Florida FBLA Dress Code
Equipment Provided by FBLA: Table, Internet Access
2025-2026 Topic
Culture on Display: Create a Museum or Gallery Website
Create a website for a local art gallery, guild, or museum. Your site should help people learn about upcoming events, discover featured artists, and find important visitor details. Make sure your website includes:
· Home Page with Navigation Menu: A welcome page with links to the other parts of your site.
· Exhibitions Page: A calendar or list showing upcoming exhibits with dates and short descriptions.
· Featured Artists or Artifacts: A section with “product cards” that include a picture, the name of the artist or item, and a short description or biography.
· Visitor Information Page: A page with ticket details, such as hours of operation, admission prices, and how to buy tickets.
Note: Website does not have to be live.
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District
Check with your District Leader for district-specific competition information.
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Eligibility
· FBLA membership dues are paid by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on December 1 (or earlier date specified by the District Director)
of the current school year.
· Members may compete in an event at the State Leadership Conference (SLC) more than once if they have not previously placed in the top ten of that event at the National Leadership Conference (NLC). If a member places in the top ten of an event at NLC, they are no longer eligible to compete in that event.
· Members must be registered for the SLC and pay the state conference registration fee in order to participate in competitive events.
· Members must stay within the official FBLA housing block of the official FBLA hotel in order to compete.
· Each district may be represented by participant(s) based on the Florida FBLA scaled quota system found on the Florida FBLA website.
· Each competitor can only compete in one individual/team event and one chapter event (Annual Activities, Community Service Project).
· Each competitor must compete in all parts of an event for award eligibility.
· Only competitors are allowed to plan, research, prepare, and set up their presentations.
· If competitors are late for a presentation time, they may be disqualified or placed later in the schedule. The decision is solely up to the judges.
· Participants must adhere to the Florida FBLA dress code established by the Florida Board of Directors or they will not be permitted participate in the competitive event.
Recognition
· The number of competitors will determine the number of winners. The maximum number of winners for each competitive event is 5.
Event Administration
· This event has two parts: Pre-judged website and final presentation
· Pre-judged website (this is the first round of competition)
o Websites should be designed to allow for viewing on as many different platforms as possible.
o Use of templates is permitted; however, the final product should demonstrate the competitors’ creativity and original thought. If templates are used, they must be identified.
o Competitors must prepare projects. Advisers and others are not permitted to help.
o Competitors are expected to follow all applicable copyright laws.
o Any photographs, texts, trademarks, or names used must be supported by proper documentation and approvals indicated on the project.
o The web page must address the topic. Entries will be judged according to the rating sheet.
· Final Presentation Information
o Equipment Set-up Time: 3 minutes
o Presentation Time: 7 minutes (one-minute warning)
o Question & Answer Time: 3 minutes
o Internet Access: Provided (Internet access may not be Wi-Fi, so competitors should plan appropriately when selecting devices on which to present. Please note that internet reliability at any conference venue cannot be guaranteed. Always have a backup plan in case internet connections go down.)
o Important: Time allocations are exclusive. The presentation must begin immediately after the 3-minute set-up time concludes. Time may not be shifted between segments. Competitors will not interact with judges during the set-up period.
o Based on the results of the preliminary competition, the five highest prejudged project scores will be selected to make an oral presentation at the State Leadership Conference. The individuals or teams selected will be notified prior to the State Leadership Conference. Only these five will participate in the presentation. If a competitor does not make it to the final round of competition, his/her conference registration fee will not be refunded.
o Presentation should cover the following aspects of the website:
§ The development, usability and functionality of the website must be demonstrated and explained to the judges.
§ The design process and design principles used.
§ Websites should be designed to allow for viewing on as many different platforms as possible.
§ Competitors must show the judges any of the following that are applicable: documentation of templates/libraries used, documentation of copyrighted material and sources used.
o The presentation is judged at the SLC. Presentations are not open to conference attendees.
o Presentations must be delivered using one or two personal devices (laptop, tablet, mobile phone, or monitor approximately laptop-sized).
o If using two devices, one must face the judges and the other must face the presenters.
o Projectors and projector screens are not permitted, and competitors may not bring their own.
o Wireless slide advancers (e.g., presentation clickers or mice) are allowed.
o External speakers are not allowed; audio must come directly from the presenting device(s).
o Electricity will not be available.
o Visual aids, samples, notes, and other physical materials related to the project may be used.
o Items may be placed on the provided table or on the judges table, if space allows.
o No items may be left with the judges following the presentation.
Restricted Items: Animals (except authorized service animals), Food (for display only; may not be consumed by judges during the presentation), Links and QR codes (for display only; cannot be clicked or scanned by judges at any time)
o If performing as a team, all team members are expected to actively participate in the presentation.
Scoring
· The preliminary presentation score will determine the finalists.
· The final presentation score will determine the winners.
· Judges must break ties. All judges’ decisions are final. Results announced at the State Leadership Conference are considered official and will not be changed after the conclusion of the State Leadership Conference.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
· FBLA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations for competitors. Accommodation requests must be submitted through the conference registration system by the official registration deadline. All requests will be reviewed, and additional documentation may be required to determine eligibility and appropriate support.
Recording of Presentations
· No unauthorized audio or video recording devices will be allowed in any competitive event.
· Competitors in the events should be aware FBLA reserves the right to record any presentation for use in study or training materials.
Penalty Points
· Competitors may be disqualified if they violate the Competitive Event Guidelines or the Honor Code.
National
If you are competing on the National level, be sure to see National guidelines at https://www.fbla.org/divisions/fbla-middle-level/competitive-events/