Challenge Summary
Ferguson is looking to rework their corporate website. One of the main goals of the Ferguson website is to drive Customers to the Ferguson Stores/Showrooms by allowing Ferguson.com users the ability to find showroom locations quickly and to view useful information about the particular store.
The goal of this contest is to design a simple to use website which will allow users to find Ferguson stores near their current location. They will be able to view locations, get driving directions and view Store/Showroom specific information.
This contest will be run in the Studio Tournament format. Please read the contest specification 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.
Studio Tournament Format This competition will be run as a two-round tournament with a total prize purse of $1500. Round One (1) At the end of Round One, Ferguson will choose FIVE (5) review 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 $1250 in prizes. Round Two (2) Round 2 will start with the announcement of the Five $50 Round 1 winners and the posting of their design reviews in the contest forum. ------------------------------------------------------------------ We are now in Round 2 Congratulations Round 1 Winners on your $50 Prizes: 20261 - lunarkid 20311 - RatsOnParade 20319 - iamtong Round 2 Project Comments/Updates - Nice job everyone - The designs were simple and clean! Location Results Page - Ferguson location name should be a link - Instead of Ferguson Waterworks use Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom - Look at google maps and see if there are any interactions we need to consider (fly outs, hovers) - Page will not be able to paginate - please insert a JQuery type scroll/iframe (not a browser scroll/iframe) - show up to 5 locations at all times. - Please change the Ferguson location icon (something other then the Ferguson logo "elbow") - If you were to think of this as a two column layout (left side thin column, right side larger column) reduce the size of the Locations Finder Search to fit above the Showroom Results (and move the map up). Adjust the column sizes accordingly. (adjust for all pages) - Insert the correct footer Location Showroom - Apply the column/search idea mentioned above - Instead of Ferguson Waterworks use Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom - This page will have a Showroom Picture up near the name on the left - No need for a New Search button on this page, use "Back to Results" - We need a link to the Showroom Consultant process (Book your Showroom Consultation) - The map will be proportional smaller on this page as it more about the showroom and the showroom photo. - Need an area for Video (maybe a promotional video about that showroom) - Insert the correct footer Driving Directions - Need print features - Instead of Ferguson Waterworks use Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom - Adjust layout for smaller search box - Insert the correct footer Locations Advanced Search - Include Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico - Adjust layout for smaller Search Box - Insert the correct footer Just think of the user flow and if your missing anything and look at google maps to see if there are any additional functions to consider. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Overview Ferguson has been holding a series of contest to update their website. This contest focus's in on one aspect of their site redesign. The Ferguson Locations Finder will cater to all Ferguson.com users and we are looking for the Studio community to help design the User Interface (based on the provided look and feel) and User click-path. This contest is a continuation of previous design contests - we are not looking for new designs, we are looking for a continuation of design and enhancement to the provided design. For this contest you will need to refer to the Locations Finder "Application Requirements Specification". The Application Requirements Specification will help you determine what is needed on each of the required screens. We are also looking for you to help show any user interface interactions the user might encounter while using the Locations Finder. You are designing how this will look (based on the provided design) and how the user will click-through each screen - let us know if you have any questions! Contest Deliverables Round One Location-Results-Page.jpg = Using the provided design - your updates/adjustments. Locations-Advanced-Search.jpg = Using the provided design - your Advanced Search page and functions. Location-Showroom.jpg = Using the provided design - your Showroom page and functions. Location-DrivingDirections.jpg = Using the provided design - your Driving Directions page and functions. Notes.txt = Any comments, suggestions or explanations of your design for the client. Round Two Location-Results-Page.jpg = Final and complete design. Locations-Advanced-Search.jpg = Final and complete design. Location-Showroom.jpg = Final and complete design. Location-DrivingDirections.jpg = Final and complete design. Interaction(s) - Any additional storyboards to show interactions we need to plan for with Google or Error messages etc. Notes.txt = Any comments, suggestions or explanations of your design for the client. You must submit all requested deliverables to be considered for prizes - you may submit more pages if necessary to show your design. Storyboard Design Updates The client needs updates to "Location-Results-Page.psd": 1) Update the navigation across the top (blue bar): (Remove all links - only use these) - Homeowners - Professionals - Vendors 2) Reduce Locations Finder art (30-40%?) 3) Reduce Search Location button to just "Search" 4) Add global footer: - Corporate Info / About Us / Careers / Press Room / Contact Us - Terms and Conditions of Sale - Terms and conditions of Purchase - Privacy Policy - Copyright info Visitors to the site include: - Homeowner/Consumer/Remodeler - Professionals (HVAC, Waterworks, Commercial, Residential, Industry & Specialty) - Vendors - Investor - Career-seeker - Associate - People curious about Ferguson IMPORTANT 1) DO NOT COPY ANYTHING FROM THE CURRENT FERGUSON.COM SITE - THESE STORYBOARDS SHOULD BE DESIGNED/UPDATED BASED ON THE PROVIDED .PSD FILES (no images, no logos, ignore the current site) MOST DESIGNS FROM THE FIRST CONTEST IGNORED THIS REQUIREMENT! 2) Use the provided design - everything must work and look like its a continuation of the provided design. 3) Simple, minimalistic and clean! - use white space and think corporate 4) Check your spelling before submitting Design Considerations - Follow the provided design and keeping things simple. - Showing an intuitive interface. Submission & Source Files Preview Image Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024 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. Submission File All requested Contest Deliverables in JPG or PNG file format in RGB color mode at 72dpi. plus your notes.txt file Source Files All original source files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Photoshop, Gimp, Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and saved as layered PSD files, AI or EPS files. Final Fixes As part of the final fixes phase you may be asked to modify fonts (sizes or colors) or modify overall storyboard colors.
Studio Tournament Format This competition will be run as a two-round tournament with a total prize purse of $1500. Round One (1) At the end of Round One, Ferguson will choose FIVE (5) review 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 $1250 in prizes. Round Two (2) Round 2 will start with the announcement of the Five $50 Round 1 winners and the posting of their design reviews in the contest forum. ------------------------------------------------------------------ We are now in Round 2 Congratulations Round 1 Winners on your $50 Prizes: 20261 - lunarkid 20311 - RatsOnParade 20319 - iamtong Round 2 Project Comments/Updates - Nice job everyone - The designs were simple and clean! Location Results Page - Ferguson location name should be a link - Instead of Ferguson Waterworks use Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom - Look at google maps and see if there are any interactions we need to consider (fly outs, hovers) - Page will not be able to paginate - please insert a JQuery type scroll/iframe (not a browser scroll/iframe) - show up to 5 locations at all times. - Please change the Ferguson location icon (something other then the Ferguson logo "elbow") - If you were to think of this as a two column layout (left side thin column, right side larger column) reduce the size of the Locations Finder Search to fit above the Showroom Results (and move the map up). Adjust the column sizes accordingly. (adjust for all pages) - Insert the correct footer Location Showroom - Apply the column/search idea mentioned above - Instead of Ferguson Waterworks use Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom - This page will have a Showroom Picture up near the name on the left - No need for a New Search button on this page, use "Back to Results" - We need a link to the Showroom Consultant process (Book your Showroom Consultation) - The map will be proportional smaller on this page as it more about the showroom and the showroom photo. - Need an area for Video (maybe a promotional video about that showroom) - Insert the correct footer Driving Directions - Need print features - Instead of Ferguson Waterworks use Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom - Adjust layout for smaller search box - Insert the correct footer Locations Advanced Search - Include Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico - Adjust layout for smaller Search Box - Insert the correct footer Just think of the user flow and if your missing anything and look at google maps to see if there are any additional functions to consider. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Overview Ferguson has been holding a series of contest to update their website. This contest focus's in on one aspect of their site redesign. The Ferguson Locations Finder will cater to all Ferguson.com users and we are looking for the Studio community to help design the User Interface (based on the provided look and feel) and User click-path. This contest is a continuation of previous design contests - we are not looking for new designs, we are looking for a continuation of design and enhancement to the provided design. For this contest you will need to refer to the Locations Finder "Application Requirements Specification". The Application Requirements Specification will help you determine what is needed on each of the required screens. We are also looking for you to help show any user interface interactions the user might encounter while using the Locations Finder. You are designing how this will look (based on the provided design) and how the user will click-through each screen - let us know if you have any questions! Contest Deliverables Round One Location-Results-Page.jpg = Using the provided design - your updates/adjustments. Locations-Advanced-Search.jpg = Using the provided design - your Advanced Search page and functions. Location-Showroom.jpg = Using the provided design - your Showroom page and functions. Location-DrivingDirections.jpg = Using the provided design - your Driving Directions page and functions. Notes.txt = Any comments, suggestions or explanations of your design for the client. Round Two Location-Results-Page.jpg = Final and complete design. Locations-Advanced-Search.jpg = Final and complete design. Location-Showroom.jpg = Final and complete design. Location-DrivingDirections.jpg = Final and complete design. Interaction(s) - Any additional storyboards to show interactions we need to plan for with Google or Error messages etc. Notes.txt = Any comments, suggestions or explanations of your design for the client. You must submit all requested deliverables to be considered for prizes - you may submit more pages if necessary to show your design. Storyboard Design Updates The client needs updates to "Location-Results-Page.psd": 1) Update the navigation across the top (blue bar): (Remove all links - only use these) - Homeowners - Professionals - Vendors 2) Reduce Locations Finder art (30-40%?) 3) Reduce Search Location button to just "Search" 4) Add global footer: - Corporate Info / About Us / Careers / Press Room / Contact Us - Terms and Conditions of Sale - Terms and conditions of Purchase - Privacy Policy - Copyright info Visitors to the site include: - Homeowner/Consumer/Remodeler - Professionals (HVAC, Waterworks, Commercial, Residential, Industry & Specialty) - Vendors - Investor - Career-seeker - Associate - People curious about Ferguson IMPORTANT 1) DO NOT COPY ANYTHING FROM THE CURRENT FERGUSON.COM SITE - THESE STORYBOARDS SHOULD BE DESIGNED/UPDATED BASED ON THE PROVIDED .PSD FILES (no images, no logos, ignore the current site) MOST DESIGNS FROM THE FIRST CONTEST IGNORED THIS REQUIREMENT! 2) Use the provided design - everything must work and look like its a continuation of the provided design. 3) Simple, minimalistic and clean! - use white space and think corporate 4) Check your spelling before submitting Design Considerations - Follow the provided design and keeping things simple. - Showing an intuitive interface. Submission & Source Files Preview Image Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024 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. Submission File All requested Contest Deliverables in JPG or PNG file format in RGB color mode at 72dpi. plus your notes.txt file Source Files All original source files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Photoshop, Gimp, Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and saved as layered PSD files, AI or EPS files. Final Fixes As part of the final fixes phase you may be asked to modify fonts (sizes or colors) or modify overall storyboard colors.
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.