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Challenge Summary

NoNameSite.com is the future site of the CS-STEM site that TopCoder is building in conjunction with DARPA.  See more details here:

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/11/04/darpa-funded-project-to-spark-computer-science-education/

We need a t-shirt designed for the first prizes of the new site and to reward our talented TopCoder and Studio members with.


NoNameSite.com.  Makes you want to learn more, right?  This new program TopCoder is working on will launch without a name, called the NoNameSite.com.  The first task will be to compete to name the site. We want a t-shirt to be designed featuring the site name for rewards and for promotion.

The front of the t-shirt and/or back of the shirt are to be designed.  Your design can have a front and back or only a front.  It's your choice.

Shirt design details:

- The only content on the shirt should be:  NoNameSite.com

- The shirt color is up to you - please choose the color of the shirt that fits your design the best.  

- Colors on the shirt are also up to the designer.  Please limit your colors to 2 or 3.

- Please also include the Powered by TopCoder logo (only the black/white version).

- The shirt design should be simple, yet compelling.  We want people to see this shirt and then go home to check out the site.  There should NOT be any coding or programming designs in the shirt as we want it to appeal to all. Please keep this in mind when choosing the colors.

Target Audience
Kids aged 13-18 who are not necessarily involved in programming.  So there should NOT be any coding or programming designs in the shirt.

Branding Guidelines
Your design must use only the content:  NoNameSite.com.  No other logos may be used.


Judging Criteria
Your designs will be judged on the following:

Creativity - How well the shirt displays the look and excitement of this site.
Execution - The simplicity yet coolness 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 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
Low resolution JPG or PNG of your layout.

Source Files
All original source VECTOR files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and saved as layered 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 colors.

EXTRA PRIZE!!  The winner of this contest will also receive the final designed shirt!

Font:

Any and all fonts are exceptable except for the Bank Gothic Family.

Color:

Please only use 2-3 colors.

Content:

You must use only the content:  NoNameSite.com and the Powered by TopCoder logo

Other:

Files must be vector.

 

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.

Stock Photography

Stock photography is not allowed in this challenge. All submitted elements must be designed solely by you. See this page for more details.

How To Submit

  • New to Studio? ‌Learn how to compete here
  • Upload your submission in three parts (Learn more here). Your design should be finalized and should contain only a single design concept (do not include multiple designs in a single submission).
  • If your submission wins, your source files must be correct and “Final Fixes” (if applicable) must be completed before payment can be released.
  • You may submit as many times as you'd like during the submission phase, but only the number of files listed above in the Submission Limit that you rank the highest will be considered. You can change the order of your submissions at any time during the submission phase. If you make revisions to your design, please delete submissions you are replacing.

Winner Selection

Submissions are viewable to the client as they are entered into the challenge. Winners are selected by the client and are chosen solely at the client's discretion.

CHALLENGE LINKS:

Screening Scorecard

SUBMISSION FORMAT:

Your Design Files:

  1. Look for instructions in this challenge regarding what files to provide.
  2. Place your submission files into a "Submission.zip" file.
  3. Place all of your source files into a "Source.zip" file.
  4. Declare your fonts, stock photos, and icons in a "Declaration.txt" file.
  5. Create a JPG preview file.
  6. Place the 4 files you just created into a single zip file. This will be what you upload.

Trouble formatting your submission or want to learn more? ‌Read the FAQ.

Fonts, Stock Photos, and Icons:

All fonts, stock photos, and icons within your design must be declared when you submit. DO NOT include any 3rd party files in your submission or source files. Read about the policy.

Screening:

All submissions are screened for eligibility before the challenge holder picks winners. Don't let your hard work go to waste. Learn more about how to  pass screening.

CHALLENGE LINKS:

Questions? ‌Ask in the Challenge Discussion Forums.

SOURCE FILES:

  • AI - Illustrator
  • EPS - Encapsulated PostScript

You must include all source files with your submission.

SUBMISSION LIMIT:

Unlimited

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