Challenge Summary
Ferguson is looking to create a "Locations Finder Widget" to complement their new corporate website.
The goal of this competition is to design the "look & feel" for the Ferguson "Locations Finder Widget" and provide any ideas on how any future Flash interactions would work.
This contest will be run in the Studio Tournament format. Please read the contest specification carefully and watch the forums for any questions or feedback concerning this contest. 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.
Tournament Format This Studio competition will be run as a two-round tournament with a total prize purse of $1000. Round 1 At the end of Round 1 on April 7, 2009, Ferguson will choose five (5) Round 1 winners, each will win $50 and a Design Review. These winners and any member who had a passing submission in round one will be eligible to compete in Round 2 for the additional $750 in prizes. Round 2 Round 2 will start with the announcement of the Five $50 Round 1 winners and their design review from Ferguson. ------------------------------------------------------------------ We are now in Round 2 - if you did not submit to Round 1 you are not eligible to compete in this contest. Congratulations Round 1 Winners on your $50 Prizes: 19092 - abedavera 19103 - lunarkid 19156 - Elizabethhee 19160 - sweetpea 19162 - foxyhu Round 2 Project Comments/Updates 1) Great job! 2) Keep things simple! 3) Avoid large headers - one of the best submissions had the Ferguson logo at the bottom and a "Locations Finder" logo a the top - but reserved most of the space for the map. 4) We need to add a "Results" screen - showing the Address of the selected location 5) Locations Finder: A user can select multiple items to "Search" for a location that has those services. 5) Read the forum post "Client Thoughts & Vision" on what they are envisioning for each screen. 6) Please think about the sequence/function and offer suggestions or solutions 7) Spellcheck Thank you and good luck! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Contest Deliverables Tournament Round 1: Tab1_Proximty.jpg = Your proposed design showing the Proximity Screen Tab1_Map.jpg = Your proposed design showing what happens after the user clicks into the widget and wants to search by City and/or ZIP Tab3_Location_Showrooms.jpg = Your proposed design showing the Locations Tab and how the Showroom information would be displayed Widget_Design_Notes.txt = Any proposed interactions/features/functions Tournament Round 2: Tab1_Proximty.jpg = Final and finished submission. Tab1_Map.jpg = Final and finished submission NEW Results.jpg = Final and finished submission Tab2_Directions.jpg = Final and finished submission Tab3_Location_Showrooms.jpg = Final and finished submission Tab3_Location_Counters.jpg = Final and finished submission Widget_Design_Notes.txt = Any proposed interactions/features/functions You must submit all requested deliverables to be considered for prizes - you may submit more pages if necessary to show your design Stock Photography Watermarked comp photography from istockphoto.com is allowed in this contest. You must follow these instructions or your submission will fail screening: 1) You must include a completed Third Party Content worksheet. It belongs in your Submission folder/zip file -- NOT your Source folder/zip file. 2) Only use photos, and only use them from iStockPhoto. Other iStockPhoto artwork is not allowed. 3) Be sure to keep the watermark intact. If the image is cropped in such a way that the watermark is not visible, please be sure to include the entire image in your source files so we can see that it is a comp image from iStockphoto.com. Overview One of the main goals of Ferguson.com is to drive traffic to the Ferguson stores/showrooms by allowing Ferguson.com users the ability to find showroom locations quickly. This contest is to design the interface for a proposed "Locations Finder Widget". The widget must be visually strong and exciting. Ferguson will examine how engaging the "look & feel" is as well as how the design, Flash interactivity and calls to action encourages the user to find a Ferguson location. Because the final widget will be produced in Flash, we also would like you to think about how it might be animated or utilize Flash interactivity. Please include a .TXT file to explain your ideas. This is the first of two (2) competitions for this widget, with a Flash Conversion/yourminis build contest to follow. You will be designing a yourminis widget, so please be aware of the "look & feel", structural and technical considerations. More information about yourminis can be found here: http://dev.aol.com/api/yourminis http://www.yourminis.com/ http://www.yourminis.com/developers/docs.aspx http://widgets.aol.com/ Widget Goals: - Allow potential customers the ability to find Ferguson locations easily - Allow customers the ability to get directions from their current location to a Ferguson location - The widget should be interactive - Has to have a Wow! Experience - Clean design - brevity, relevant, credible Desired Functionality: Screen/Tab 1: Map - Proximity Finder - when a customer first uses the widget they will see a screen saying "There are XX locations in your area" "Find your local Ferguson" - There should be a link "Search" that opens a layer or converts to a form field that allows a user to search by "City or Zip Code" - There should be a link "Search Outside the U.S." that allows a user to select new locations. - The user will be able to click the screen and have a local map appear. - This widget will use the Google Maps API - include any standard google maps functions Screen/Tab 2: Directions - This tab allows the user to select a location and then input their location address (Address, City , State and/or ZIP) and receive directions. Screen/Tab 3: Type of Location - This tab will show the Type of Locations with a Secondary navigation detailing the following: Showrooms - Destination Showrooms - Bath and Kitchen - Cabinetry - Lighting - Appliances Counters - Xpress Counter - Appliances - Builder Products - Cabnets - HVAC - Hydronic Products - Industrial - Irrigation Showroom visitors are homeowners/remodelers who are looking for a high-end experience on the website. Counter visitors are professional contractors or builders in any of our target businesses who want to get information quickly and easily. Additional Information At the bottom of the widget you should have - Ferguson - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Application Terms Widget Reference Information - Research Ferguson at www.ferguson.com - Sample Locations Finder (Reference Link) - yourminis widget gallery (http://widgets.aol.com/) Design Requirements: - Widget size must not be larger then 300px wide by 440px long - Use Ferguson logo - Use Ferguson color palette - Must incorporate the copy me button (refer to yourminis widgets) Judging Criteria Your submission will be judged on how well the design goals stated in this document were met and exceeded. Also how innovative and exciting the overall storyboard design presents itself. Preview Image Please create your preview image as one (1) 800x800 JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place your submissions within it. You are free to resize or crop your submission to fit this size, but do not add any filters or elements for dramatic effect, such as drop shadows or reflections.
Tournament Format This Studio competition will be run as a two-round tournament with a total prize purse of $1000. Round 1 At the end of Round 1 on April 7, 2009, Ferguson will choose five (5) Round 1 winners, each will win $50 and a Design Review. These winners and any member who had a passing submission in round one will be eligible to compete in Round 2 for the additional $750 in prizes. Round 2 Round 2 will start with the announcement of the Five $50 Round 1 winners and their design review from Ferguson. ------------------------------------------------------------------ We are now in Round 2 - if you did not submit to Round 1 you are not eligible to compete in this contest. Congratulations Round 1 Winners on your $50 Prizes: 19092 - abedavera 19103 - lunarkid 19156 - Elizabethhee 19160 - sweetpea 19162 - foxyhu Round 2 Project Comments/Updates 1) Great job! 2) Keep things simple! 3) Avoid large headers - one of the best submissions had the Ferguson logo at the bottom and a "Locations Finder" logo a the top - but reserved most of the space for the map. 4) We need to add a "Results" screen - showing the Address of the selected location 5) Locations Finder: A user can select multiple items to "Search" for a location that has those services. 5) Read the forum post "Client Thoughts & Vision" on what they are envisioning for each screen. 6) Please think about the sequence/function and offer suggestions or solutions 7) Spellcheck Thank you and good luck! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Contest Deliverables Tournament Round 1: Tab1_Proximty.jpg = Your proposed design showing the Proximity Screen Tab1_Map.jpg = Your proposed design showing what happens after the user clicks into the widget and wants to search by City and/or ZIP Tab3_Location_Showrooms.jpg = Your proposed design showing the Locations Tab and how the Showroom information would be displayed Widget_Design_Notes.txt = Any proposed interactions/features/functions Tournament Round 2: Tab1_Proximty.jpg = Final and finished submission. Tab1_Map.jpg = Final and finished submission NEW Results.jpg = Final and finished submission Tab2_Directions.jpg = Final and finished submission Tab3_Location_Showrooms.jpg = Final and finished submission Tab3_Location_Counters.jpg = Final and finished submission Widget_Design_Notes.txt = Any proposed interactions/features/functions You must submit all requested deliverables to be considered for prizes - you may submit more pages if necessary to show your design Stock Photography Watermarked comp photography from istockphoto.com is allowed in this contest. You must follow these instructions or your submission will fail screening: 1) You must include a completed Third Party Content worksheet. It belongs in your Submission folder/zip file -- NOT your Source folder/zip file. 2) Only use photos, and only use them from iStockPhoto. Other iStockPhoto artwork is not allowed. 3) Be sure to keep the watermark intact. If the image is cropped in such a way that the watermark is not visible, please be sure to include the entire image in your source files so we can see that it is a comp image from iStockphoto.com. Overview One of the main goals of Ferguson.com is to drive traffic to the Ferguson stores/showrooms by allowing Ferguson.com users the ability to find showroom locations quickly. This contest is to design the interface for a proposed "Locations Finder Widget". The widget must be visually strong and exciting. Ferguson will examine how engaging the "look & feel" is as well as how the design, Flash interactivity and calls to action encourages the user to find a Ferguson location. Because the final widget will be produced in Flash, we also would like you to think about how it might be animated or utilize Flash interactivity. Please include a .TXT file to explain your ideas. This is the first of two (2) competitions for this widget, with a Flash Conversion/yourminis build contest to follow. You will be designing a yourminis widget, so please be aware of the "look & feel", structural and technical considerations. More information about yourminis can be found here: http://dev.aol.com/api/yourminis http://www.yourminis.com/ http://www.yourminis.com/developers/docs.aspx http://widgets.aol.com/ Widget Goals: - Allow potential customers the ability to find Ferguson locations easily - Allow customers the ability to get directions from their current location to a Ferguson location - The widget should be interactive - Has to have a Wow! Experience - Clean design - brevity, relevant, credible Desired Functionality: Screen/Tab 1: Map - Proximity Finder - when a customer first uses the widget they will see a screen saying "There are XX locations in your area" "Find your local Ferguson" - There should be a link "Search" that opens a layer or converts to a form field that allows a user to search by "City or Zip Code" - There should be a link "Search Outside the U.S." that allows a user to select new locations. - The user will be able to click the screen and have a local map appear. - This widget will use the Google Maps API - include any standard google maps functions Screen/Tab 2: Directions - This tab allows the user to select a location and then input their location address (Address, City , State and/or ZIP) and receive directions. Screen/Tab 3: Type of Location - This tab will show the Type of Locations with a Secondary navigation detailing the following: Showrooms - Destination Showrooms - Bath and Kitchen - Cabinetry - Lighting - Appliances Counters - Xpress Counter - Appliances - Builder Products - Cabnets - HVAC - Hydronic Products - Industrial - Irrigation Showroom visitors are homeowners/remodelers who are looking for a high-end experience on the website. Counter visitors are professional contractors or builders in any of our target businesses who want to get information quickly and easily. Additional Information At the bottom of the widget you should have - Ferguson - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Application Terms Widget Reference Information - Research Ferguson at www.ferguson.com - Sample Locations Finder (Reference Link) - yourminis widget gallery (http://widgets.aol.com/) Design Requirements: - Widget size must not be larger then 300px wide by 440px long - Use Ferguson logo - Use Ferguson color palette - Must incorporate the copy me button (refer to yourminis widgets) Judging Criteria Your submission will be judged on how well the design goals stated in this document were met and exceeded. Also how innovative and exciting the overall storyboard design presents itself. Preview Image Please create your preview image as one (1) 800x800 JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place your submissions within it. You are free to resize or crop your submission to fit this size, but do not add any filters or elements for dramatic effect, such as drop shadows or reflections.
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.