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Why do you think so? When I was doing undergrad, the emphasis was on scientific work. So novelty or applicability were not important for grades, but if your written communication about it was scientific. I didn't see a write-up of this project, so I couldn't judge it grade wise

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I agree, and this is one of the things that are problematic with academia. Not that scientific rigor / work / dissemination shouldn't be rewarded--it should. But so should work like OP's.

undergrad != academia

Undergrad is trying to learn the necessary basics to be able to get into academia.

Of course undergrads could publish papers already and be part of academia, but in this case I am not sure if there is any novelty or if it's just a nice product idea.

I don’t give a flying fuck about scientific writing style. In fact, I think much of it is counterproductive.

I do give a flying fuck about applicability and novelty, especially for an undergrad.

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