Hestia B2B Merchandising Slideshow Design Enhancements Contest

Welcome to the Hestia B2B Merchandising Slideshow Design Enhancements Contest. The goal of this contest is to update the graphic design of the provided screens by removing the existing "swoosh/curve" design, creating a new graphic separator and adding texture into the slide backgrounds based on the provided requirements.

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 $750 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 For this contest we need you to update and make graphic enhancements to the provided slideshow images that will be used in the "merchandising" areas of Hestia B2b. We have provided copy and images for you to use in the referenced areas. Client Request We need to eliminate the "swoosh/curve" as a graphic device dividing image content from text content in the slideshows. Hestia's recommendation is to move to a vertical divider between image area and text area. The divider "bar" could be softened by an appropriate graphic texture like we do on our printed materials. Merchandising: merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. Resources & Requirements IMPORTANT - We need you to remove the "swoosh/curve" separator feature and design a new separator while incorporating the provided textures - Keep things consistent. This means all graphic styles should work together. - All of the graphics should have a similar feel and general aesthetic appearance. - We need you to update each slides by adding texture. Refer to attached "Works For Me" slides for best practices. - We need you to create JPG version of each slide, file size must optimized and quality still high. 1) PLUMBING HOMEPAGE SLIDESHOW Texture Reference : Pipes (PipesPattern_Commerc_RetailConst.eps) Slide 1) WATER HEATERS IN EVERY TYPE - Filenaming: merchandising_Plumbing_carousel_1.jpg Slide 2) PRO E-BUSINESS SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE YOUR JOB EASIER - Filenaming: merchandising_Plumbing_carousel_2.jpg Slide 3) PARTS TO GET THE JOB DONE - Filenaming: merchandising_Plumbing_carousel_3.jpg Slide 4) TOOLS & SAFETY PRODUCTS TO SUIT YOUR PLUMBING CHALLENGE - Filenaming: merchandising_Plumbing_carousel_4.jpg 2) UTILITIES HOMEPAGE SLIDESHOW Texture Reference : Drops (DropsPattern_Waterworks.eps) Slide 1) Service Brass - Filenaming : merchandising_utilities_carousel_1.jpg Slide 2) Saddles - Filenaming : merchandising_utilities_carousel_2.jpg Slide 3) Couplings - Filenaming : merchandising_utilities_carousel_3.jpg Slide 4) Waterworks Tools - Filenaming : merchandising_utilities_carousel_4.jpg 3) HVAC HOMEPAGE SLIDESHOW Texture Reference : Circle (CirclePattern_Hosp_Showroom.eps) or Texture represent Thermostat Slide 1) INDOOR AIR QUALITY - Filename: merchandising_HVAC_carousel_1.jpg Slide 2) SEASONAL - Filename: merchandising_HVAC_carousel_2.jpg Slide 3) HVAC "NEW PRODUCTS" - Filename: merchandising_HVAC_carousel_3.jpg Slide 4) HVAC INFO - Refrigerant Reclamation - Filename: merchandising_HVAC_carousel_4.jpg 4) MECHANICAL HOMEPAGE SLIDESHOW Texture Reference : Circle (CirclePattern_Hosp_Showroom.eps) Slide 1) COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS - Filename: merchandising_merchan_carousel_1.jpg Slide 2) FOCUS ON GREEN - Filename: merchandising_merchan_carousel_2.jpg Slide 3) MTR (Mill Test Report) - Filename: merchandising_merchan_carousel_3.jpg Slide 4) Tools and Safety - Filename: merchandising_merchan_carousel_4.jpg 5) GENERIC PROFILE SLIDESHOW Texture Reference : Pipes (PipesPattern_Commerc_RetailConst.eps) Slide 1) PROFLO - Filenaming: merchandising_profile_carousel_1.jpg Slide 2) Tools & Safety - Filenaming: merchandising_profile_carousel_2.jpg Slide 3) eBusiness Solutions - Filenaming: merchandising_profile_carousel_3.jpg Slide 4) Service & Site features - Filenaming: merchandising_profile_carousel_4.jpg Resources & Requirements - Reference the provided PSD files. Judging Criteria - How well you update & create the new merchandising slideshow graphics and keep things consistent with the current site design. - Cleanliness of your graphics and design - User Experience Contest Deliverables Round One You just need to submit these pages for Round One Hestia B2B Slidehow graphic(s) = The slide designs that will rotate for client review. Notes.jpg: Any comments about your design for the Client Round Two Hestia B2B Slidehow graphic(s) = Final Design Hestia B2B Slideshow graphics Final Design Note.jpg: Final Comments for the Client 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. 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 and saved as layered PSD file. Final Fixes As part of the final fixes phase you may be asked to modify your graphics, images (sizes or colors) or modify overall colors.