Challenge Summary
The 2010 TopCoder Open is here! TCO10 brings together TopCoder members and Studio members alike to compete against the best of the best. We are looking for a banner to promote the generous sponsors and patrons of the TCO10 to TopCoder and Studio members.
The goal of this contest is to design a banner for the 2010 TopCoder Open for promotion of the TCO10 sponsors and patrons on the TopCoder and Studio website. Design Goals The design of this banner must use elements from the winning storyboard contest and the TCO10 logo. It should visually draw attention to itself on the page. You will be designing two (2) banners in three (3) sizes each. Please note that this banner will sometimes be alongside the TCO10 promo banner. Please make sure they compliment each other. You can view the TCO10 banner here: http://www.topcoder.com/tc Banner Requirements Size You will be designing one banner in three (3) sizes: 510px x 54px 340px x 76px 909px x 203px Required Content We would like two of the same banner designs that compliment the TCO10 promo banner with the following: Banner 1: Event Patron of the TCO10 (must use the NSA logo and the TCO10 logo Banner 2: Sponsor of the TCO10 (must use the Yandex logo and the TCO10 logo) - Please make sure the banner says 2010 TopCoder Open (or you can use only the logo for the text) The logos may be sized however you see fit in your designs as long as you maintain the correct aspect ratio. They may not be skewed, altered or have any effects added to them. The Patron/Sponsor logos should be the most prominent elements in the design. Remember, your banner needs to stand out. If you choose to use white as a background color, please make sure to add a border to your banner. Target Audience The target audience is TopCoder members, Studio members, sponsors, and clients. Branding Guidelines - Please use only the colors from the provided storyboard and TCO10 logo. - Please note this is our most elite tournament yet and we need something really awesome! Judging Criteria Your submission will be judged on the following: Creativity -The banner should be visually exciting and engaging Execution -The quality of the graphics as well as following the provided guidelines Preview Image Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024px 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. 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 colors.
The goal of this contest is to design a banner for the 2010 TopCoder Open for promotion of the TCO10 sponsors and patrons on the TopCoder and Studio website. Design Goals The design of this banner must use elements from the winning storyboard contest and the TCO10 logo. It should visually draw attention to itself on the page. You will be designing two (2) banners in three (3) sizes each. Please note that this banner will sometimes be alongside the TCO10 promo banner. Please make sure they compliment each other. You can view the TCO10 banner here: http://www.topcoder.com/tc Banner Requirements Size You will be designing one banner in three (3) sizes: 510px x 54px 340px x 76px 909px x 203px Required Content We would like two of the same banner designs that compliment the TCO10 promo banner with the following: Banner 1: Event Patron of the TCO10 (must use the NSA logo and the TCO10 logo Banner 2: Sponsor of the TCO10 (must use the Yandex logo and the TCO10 logo) - Please make sure the banner says 2010 TopCoder Open (or you can use only the logo for the text) The logos may be sized however you see fit in your designs as long as you maintain the correct aspect ratio. They may not be skewed, altered or have any effects added to them. The Patron/Sponsor logos should be the most prominent elements in the design. Remember, your banner needs to stand out. If you choose to use white as a background color, please make sure to add a border to your banner. Target Audience The target audience is TopCoder members, Studio members, sponsors, and clients. Branding Guidelines - Please use only the colors from the provided storyboard and TCO10 logo. - Please note this is our most elite tournament yet and we need something really awesome! Judging Criteria Your submission will be judged on the following: Creativity -The banner should be visually exciting and engaging Execution -The quality of the graphics as well as following the provided guidelines Preview Image Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024px 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. 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 colors.
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