Challenge Summary
TopCoder has recently introduced TopCoder Direct, which allows Customers, as well as Staff, CoPilots, etc., to directly engage with the TopCoder processes and community.
It implies the ability to utilize the browser-based Cockpit tool to:
- Launch and Monitor Contests
- View Submissions
- Choose Winners for Competitions
- Pay for and Download Finished Products
and generally manage a project within the TopCoder platform.
In other words, TopCoder Direct is the bridge between the Client and the TopCoder Community that gives a customer the ability to build software and complete design projects of any size or scope through competition.
We are moving Direct (http://www.topcoder.com/direct) to an HTML based platform. We have completed Studio Wireframe Contests and Storyboard Contests. This is the Fourth Design Contest that will focus on "Contest Type Icons"
We need an icon to represent each Contest Type.
The goal of this contest is to produce 2 sets of ICON'S that accurately capture the design requirements listed below. See ref_1.png Small ICON'S for side bar : 16 x 16 pixel, 1 px rounded corner Use abbreviations for each contest type. For the abbreviations...they all need to be unique. Don't use the same one for different contest types. Large ICON'S for "contest details" page : 32x32 pixel, 4 px rounded corner We are looking for simple/sharp icons that represent each contest type. We are open to your suggestions, remember to keep them simple and sharp. Here is the list of contest types. Wireframe Web Design Logo Design Idea Generation Print/Presentation Application Front-end Design Front-end Flash Banners/Icons Widget or Mobile Screen Design Other UI Prototype Specification Architecture Component Design Component Dev Assembly Test Scenarios Test Suites Ria Build Ria Component Bug Races Algorithm Marathon You are encourage to explore HTML Direct Proto to get the look and feel of the latest updated Topcoder Direct. Please place your icons in provided template. Design Concepts - Simple but Nice - Sharp - Consistence with existing provided prototype ( https://demo.topcoder.com/topcoder/direct3/UIProto/) Please remember to submit UNIQUE designs - do not simply make minor modifications and resubmit. Target User When a user comes to our application, they may be: - Potential Customer - Current Customer (workers and executives) - Co-Pilots Judging Criteria You will be judged on the following: - Quality of your design and did you continue the desired look and feel appropriately - How the design met the above requirements and considerations Contest Deliverables Round One 2 Sets of ICON's for: - Wireframe - Web Design - Logo Design - Idea Generation - Print/Presentation - Application Front-end Design - Front-end Flash - Banners/Icons - Widget or Mobile Screen Design - Other - Any additional icons you would like reviewed You must submit all requested deliverables to be considered for prizes - you may submit more if necessary to explain your design Round Two All ICON's = Final Design Submission & Source Files Preview Image Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024px JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place a screenshot of your submission 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 Submission Requirements stated above. 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 icon colors.
Round 1
At the end of Round 1, the Client will choose five (5) Round 1 winners, each will win $50 as Round 1 Milestone Winners. These winners and any member who had a passing submission in round one will be eligible to compete in Round 2 for the additional $1000 in prizes.Round 2
Round 2 will start with the announcement of the Five (5) $50 Round 1 winners and their design review from the Client.The goal of this contest is to produce 2 sets of ICON'S that accurately capture the design requirements listed below. See ref_1.png Small ICON'S for side bar : 16 x 16 pixel, 1 px rounded corner Use abbreviations for each contest type. For the abbreviations...they all need to be unique. Don't use the same one for different contest types. Large ICON'S for "contest details" page : 32x32 pixel, 4 px rounded corner We are looking for simple/sharp icons that represent each contest type. We are open to your suggestions, remember to keep them simple and sharp. Here is the list of contest types. Wireframe Web Design Logo Design Idea Generation Print/Presentation Application Front-end Design Front-end Flash Banners/Icons Widget or Mobile Screen Design Other UI Prototype Specification Architecture Component Design Component Dev Assembly Test Scenarios Test Suites Ria Build Ria Component Bug Races Algorithm Marathon You are encourage to explore HTML Direct Proto to get the look and feel of the latest updated Topcoder Direct. Please place your icons in provided template. Design Concepts - Simple but Nice - Sharp - Consistence with existing provided prototype ( https://demo.topcoder.com/topcoder/direct3/UIProto/) Please remember to submit UNIQUE designs - do not simply make minor modifications and resubmit. Target User When a user comes to our application, they may be: - Potential Customer - Current Customer (workers and executives) - Co-Pilots Judging Criteria You will be judged on the following: - Quality of your design and did you continue the desired look and feel appropriately - How the design met the above requirements and considerations Contest Deliverables Round One 2 Sets of ICON's for: - Wireframe - Web Design - Logo Design - Idea Generation - Print/Presentation - Application Front-end Design - Front-end Flash - Banners/Icons - Widget or Mobile Screen Design - Other - Any additional icons you would like reviewed You must submit all requested deliverables to be considered for prizes - you may submit more if necessary to explain your design Round Two All ICON's = Final Design Submission & Source Files Preview Image Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024px JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place a screenshot of your submission 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 Submission Requirements stated above. 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 icon 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.