Challenge Summary
The AOL/TopCoder Sensations Developer Challenge is a competition to develop new and exciting ways to address accessibility issues on the web. Accessibility is about making things accessible to all people (whether they have a disability or not).
For this contest, you will be designing a "Track Progress" timeline graphic for the home page of the Sensations mini-site.
This site is going to be highly visible and this graphic will change regularly, so it needs to be exciting to get everyone engaged in the contest. Now's the time to bring out the best you've got!
Please remember to submit UNIQUE designs - do not simply make minor modifications and resubmit.
Challenge Background Information As the Internet becomes more and more a part of everyday life, there is an increased need for developing accessible sites and software so that everyone can benefit from the value they provide. The AOL/TopCoder Sensations Developer Challenge was created to seek out and develop ideas that promote accessibility in creative new ways that can be applied to existing sites, software, and APIs on the Internet. Overall Concept This image will allow users to track the progress of the AOL/TopCoder Sensations Developer Challenge contest from start to finish, There will some data presented as well as a graphic timeline based. We have provided a wireframe that display all the elements that MUST be included. Design Requirements - The banner design MUST fit within the placeholder image box shown in the provided storyboard design. It does not have to exactly fill the placeholder space but it should be the approximate width and height. - The timeline must start on January 20, 2009 and end on June 4, 2009. You may break this down by month, week or any other way you see fit. The timeline just needs to be clean and easily understood. - Follow the provided wireframe for your design for the content and functionality. - Follow the provided home page Photoshop file for the visual look and feel. - The TCO 2009 logo is provided so you may include it in your design. Design Concepts Like the site design, it is very important that this graphic is engaging, exciting and lively. This is one of the main areas of the home page that people will come back to see over and over again. Deliverables Your submission must include the following: - The Track Progress graphic image placed in the provided home page Photoshop file. Preview Image Place the Track Progress graphic image in the provided home page Photoshop file as your preview image without skewing, adding drop shadows, or any other effect.
Entries must be your original work, and must not infringe on the copyright or licenses of others. Stock art, clip art, templates and other design elements from other sources are prohibited unless specifically permitted here in the Contest Details.
Challenge Background Information As the Internet becomes more and more a part of everyday life, there is an increased need for developing accessible sites and software so that everyone can benefit from the value they provide. The AOL/TopCoder Sensations Developer Challenge was created to seek out and develop ideas that promote accessibility in creative new ways that can be applied to existing sites, software, and APIs on the Internet. Overall Concept This image will allow users to track the progress of the AOL/TopCoder Sensations Developer Challenge contest from start to finish, There will some data presented as well as a graphic timeline based. We have provided a wireframe that display all the elements that MUST be included. Design Requirements - The banner design MUST fit within the placeholder image box shown in the provided storyboard design. It does not have to exactly fill the placeholder space but it should be the approximate width and height. - The timeline must start on January 20, 2009 and end on June 4, 2009. You may break this down by month, week or any other way you see fit. The timeline just needs to be clean and easily understood. - Follow the provided wireframe for your design for the content and functionality. - Follow the provided home page Photoshop file for the visual look and feel. - The TCO 2009 logo is provided so you may include it in your design. Design Concepts Like the site design, it is very important that this graphic is engaging, exciting and lively. This is one of the main areas of the home page that people will come back to see over and over again. Deliverables Your submission must include the following: - The Track Progress graphic image placed in the provided home page Photoshop file. Preview Image Place the Track Progress graphic image in the provided home page Photoshop file as your preview image without skewing, adding drop shadows, or any other effect.
Please read the challenge specification carefully and watch the forums for any questions or feedback concerning this challenge. It is important that you monitor any updates provided by the client or Studio Admins in the forums. Please post any questions you might have for the client in the forums.