Challenge Summary
The REMIX Challenge is a new TopCoder Developer Challenge. The REMIX Challenge is a competition to find new and exciting ways to use Best Buy's open API. Best Buy's open API gives you access to BestBuy.com's product catalog data.
For this contest, you will be designing the new logo for TopCoder's next Developer Challenge.
This site is going to be highly visible, so the logo 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.
As an added incentive, the client will pay an extra $50 to their five (5) favorite designs at the Mid-Point Review. To qualify, you must submit your design by the date and time listed below.
The REMIX Challenge will be announced at the SXSW Conference (http://sxsw.com/) on March 13th, so your design should be bold and eye-catching and appeal to young designers and developers attending this cutting-edge software event and entice them to sign up to participate. Design Concepts The logo MUST be engaging, exciting and lively. Some concepts to consider when designing: - Remix - Alternative - Fluid - Loops - Pulling Together - Innovation (Do your Research!) Do Not: - Do not use the Best Buy logo (in any shape or form) - Do not use the Best Buy font - Do not use the Best Buy colors To Do List: - Explore the provided concepts - Do your research - Explore different typefaces - you are not restricted on fonts - Explore color combinations - you are not restricted on colors Design Requirements - The logo must be on the provided template. - The logo must read "Remix Challenge". - Your logo must work equally well on both a white and black background. - The logo has to be designed in vector format (Adobe Illustrator, EPS, etc.) so it may be used online and offline at various sizes. Mid-Contest Feedback For every submission that is received by Thursday, March 5th at 10am EDT, we will provide feedback on your designs in the forums. Your design itself will NOT be viewable by the other competitors. They will only be able to see the feedback you receive. As an added incentive, the client will pay an extra $50 to their five (5) favorite designs at the mid-point. To qualify, you must submit your design by the date and time listed above. This is a great opportunity to find out how you are doing and give you a stronger opportunity to be successful in this contest Target Audience: Contest Participants As this Challenge will involve the entire Topcoder Community, contestants will visit the site often to check their progress, see the schedule, and see the winners announced for the various competitions. Non-Participants This audience will visit out of curiosity and/or to follow the contest progress and results. They will be visiting frequently to see updated stats and news items.
The REMIX Challenge will be announced at the SXSW Conference (http://sxsw.com/) on March 13th, so your design should be bold and eye-catching and appeal to young designers and developers attending this cutting-edge software event and entice them to sign up to participate. Design Concepts The logo MUST be engaging, exciting and lively. Some concepts to consider when designing: - Remix - Alternative - Fluid - Loops - Pulling Together - Innovation (Do your Research!) Do Not: - Do not use the Best Buy logo (in any shape or form) - Do not use the Best Buy font - Do not use the Best Buy colors To Do List: - Explore the provided concepts - Do your research - Explore different typefaces - you are not restricted on fonts - Explore color combinations - you are not restricted on colors Design Requirements - The logo must be on the provided template. - The logo must read "Remix Challenge". - Your logo must work equally well on both a white and black background. - The logo has to be designed in vector format (Adobe Illustrator, EPS, etc.) so it may be used online and offline at various sizes. Mid-Contest Feedback For every submission that is received by Thursday, March 5th at 10am EDT, we will provide feedback on your designs in the forums. Your design itself will NOT be viewable by the other competitors. They will only be able to see the feedback you receive. As an added incentive, the client will pay an extra $50 to their five (5) favorite designs at the mid-point. To qualify, you must submit your design by the date and time listed above. This is a great opportunity to find out how you are doing and give you a stronger opportunity to be successful in this contest Target Audience: Contest Participants As this Challenge will involve the entire Topcoder Community, contestants will visit the site often to check their progress, see the schedule, and see the winners announced for the various competitions. Non-Participants This audience will visit out of curiosity and/or to follow the contest progress and results. They will be visiting frequently to see updated stats and news items.
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.