Challenge Summary
Welcome to the Vesta Locations Finder Widget Design Contest. The goal of this contest is to produce Storyboards that design and capture the new Locations Finder Widget (web-based) functionality.
At the end of this contest the Client is looking to have a set of clean, intuitive, and easy-to-use designs that meets the requirements described within the Contest Details.
Contest Details Vesta is always looking to give their customers a better user experience by updating and enhancing the user experience (UX) of their existing websites and web applications. Vesta currently has a "Locations Finder" that allows anyone to find a local Showroom, XPress Counter or Branch. For this contest we need you to design a "miniature" or "widget" size Locations Finder that will work within a Pop-Up or Modal window design. The UX would be similar to when you are booking an airplane flight and you need to pick your "From" and "To" airport locations. Design Scenario A User is on the Vesta site and they are presented with with a question or a situation where they need to quickly locate their local Showroom. (Go to the Homeowner Page and click on "Ready to Book Your Showroom Consultation") 1) The User is presented with a question: What branch do you deal with?: Input field plus a link for Locations Finder Widget pop-up or modal (some of you may be familiar with this question from the recent Vesta Customer Survey Contest - same question/scenario) 2) The User clicks on the Locations Finder Widget link and pops open a small window that allows them to locate (and possibly remind them) the Showroom/Branch that they have been working with. Locations Finder Widget Criteria: - Simple to use - Similar features to the current Locations Finder but smaller - Input Field (the User can input anything that helps to identify their location: Zip Code, Address, City, State etc. and local locations are returned) - The Client currently promotes inputing "Address or Zip" - Location Results (how is this presented?) - Still using Google Maps (do you show a small map with the location pointers?) - Ability for the User to select a location (via the map or line item results) and hit Save to close the window and have the Location Name populate the original questions input field. Additional Questions: - Any additional features we should include? - Help features? - Any features included within the pop-up or modal window design? Target User - Homeowners - Professionals (HVAC, Waterworks, Commercial, Residential, Industry & Specialty) - Assume Users know how to use the Application but are not necessarily web savvy. Judging Criteria - How well you design the new Vesta Locations Finder Widget! - Cleanliness of your graphics and design - User Experience Please remember to submit UNIQUE designs - do not simply make minor modifications and resubmit. Reference Files Homepage Link (see the Location Finder in the bottom right corner) Homeowner Link Professional Link Source Files - You can start with the provided "Question-Screen.png" - You are allowed to take screen-shots of the existing Client site. Design your Widget to work within the current site design. - Your widget could be used in the presented "Question-Screen.png" or it could be used within the most recent Customer Survey Contest results or within another stand-alone web application. The point is to make it belong within the Client site but its just not tied to one page. Contest Deliverables Round One Locations-Finder-Widget-Screen(s) = Your submitted design solution for a review Please provide all screens/steps to show how your Survey would work. Notes.jpg = A file that explains your design and solution Round Two Locations-Finder-Widget-Screen(s) = Final Design Provide all screens/steps to show how your Widget would work. Notes.jpg = A file that explains your design and solution Number your screens! in the order you would like them viewed (ex 01-Description.jpg, 02-Description.jpg) 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 storyboard colors.
Round 1
At the end of Round 1, the Client 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 1 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.Contest Details Vesta is always looking to give their customers a better user experience by updating and enhancing the user experience (UX) of their existing websites and web applications. Vesta currently has a "Locations Finder" that allows anyone to find a local Showroom, XPress Counter or Branch. For this contest we need you to design a "miniature" or "widget" size Locations Finder that will work within a Pop-Up or Modal window design. The UX would be similar to when you are booking an airplane flight and you need to pick your "From" and "To" airport locations. Design Scenario A User is on the Vesta site and they are presented with with a question or a situation where they need to quickly locate their local Showroom. (Go to the Homeowner Page and click on "Ready to Book Your Showroom Consultation") 1) The User is presented with a question: What branch do you deal with?: Input field plus a link for Locations Finder Widget pop-up or modal (some of you may be familiar with this question from the recent Vesta Customer Survey Contest - same question/scenario) 2) The User clicks on the Locations Finder Widget link and pops open a small window that allows them to locate (and possibly remind them) the Showroom/Branch that they have been working with. Locations Finder Widget Criteria: - Simple to use - Similar features to the current Locations Finder but smaller - Input Field (the User can input anything that helps to identify their location: Zip Code, Address, City, State etc. and local locations are returned) - The Client currently promotes inputing "Address or Zip" - Location Results (how is this presented?) - Still using Google Maps (do you show a small map with the location pointers?) - Ability for the User to select a location (via the map or line item results) and hit Save to close the window and have the Location Name populate the original questions input field. Additional Questions: - Any additional features we should include? - Help features? - Any features included within the pop-up or modal window design? Target User - Homeowners - Professionals (HVAC, Waterworks, Commercial, Residential, Industry & Specialty) - Assume Users know how to use the Application but are not necessarily web savvy. Judging Criteria - How well you design the new Vesta Locations Finder Widget! - Cleanliness of your graphics and design - User Experience Please remember to submit UNIQUE designs - do not simply make minor modifications and resubmit. Reference Files Homepage Link (see the Location Finder in the bottom right corner) Homeowner Link Professional Link Source Files - You can start with the provided "Question-Screen.png" - You are allowed to take screen-shots of the existing Client site. Design your Widget to work within the current site design. - Your widget could be used in the presented "Question-Screen.png" or it could be used within the most recent Customer Survey Contest results or within another stand-alone web application. The point is to make it belong within the Client site but its just not tied to one page. Contest Deliverables Round One Locations-Finder-Widget-Screen(s) = Your submitted design solution for a review Please provide all screens/steps to show how your Survey would work. Notes.jpg = A file that explains your design and solution Round Two Locations-Finder-Widget-Screen(s) = Final Design Provide all screens/steps to show how your Widget would work. Notes.jpg = A file that explains your design and solution Number your screens! in the order you would like them viewed (ex 01-Description.jpg, 02-Description.jpg) 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 storyboard colors.
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