Challenge Summary
Welcome to the CS-STEM Graphic Icon contest. For this contest we need six graphic icons designed for NoNameSite.com.
The DARPA CS-STEM project an internet platform for helping middle school and high school students (13-18 year old demographic) develop an interest in the S.T.E.M. fields. The platform features contests, activities, prizes and web-based entertainment shows designed to get students engaged.
For more information about the project, please visit the following pages:
Main DARPA CS-STEM page | DARPA CS-STEM blogs | DARPA CS-STEM general forums
Primary Goal & Design Considerations
For this contest, your task is to create the six (6) graphic icons that are to be featured on the home page carousel and the game activity landing pages of NoNameSite.com. The sizes of the graphic icons does not matter as long as they fit or can be scaled to fit in the carousel section of NoNameSite.com and on the contest landing pages
The six graphic icons details are outlined below.
Requirements
1) November Bewildering Booleans Contest
- Landing page is at http://www.nonamesite.com/web/cs-stem/alice-landing
- Should have an image from the Boolean game and the following content:
November Bewildering Booleans Contest
Win a $50 Amazon gift card!
2) Veteran's Day Brando Contest
- Landing page is at http://www.nonamesite.com/web/cs-stem/shape-plotter-landing
- Should have an image from the Brando and the following content:
Veteran's Day Brando Contest
Win a $50 Amazon gift card!
3) Black Friday Into the Claw Contest
- Landing page is at http://www.nonamesite.com/web/cs-stem/into-the-claw
- Should have an image from Into the Claw and the following content:
Black Friday Into the Claw Contest
Spend your Black Friday competing for holiday shopping money!
Win a $50 Amazon gift card!
4) 12 Days of Christmas Ball Hunting Contest!
- Landing page is at http://www.nonamesite.com/web/cs-stem/scavenger-hunt-landing
- Image can be Christmas themed or with a ball and have the following content:
12 Days of Christmas Ball Hunting Contest
Learn about the 12 Days of Christmas while searching for the ball and earning rewards
Win a $50 Amazon gift card!
5) Hanukah Ball Hunt
- Landing page is at http://www.nonamesite.com/web/cs-stem/scavenger-hunt-landing
- Image can be Hanukah themed or with a ball and have the following content:
Hanukah Ball Hunt
Learn about the traditions of Hanukah while searching for the ball and earning rewards
Win a $50 Amazon gift card!
6) Facebook Fridays promotion
- Image should have the Facebook “F” image or something similar.
- Content should be:
Facebook Fridays!
T-shirts and gift certificates up for grabs every week!
Target Audience
- middle school and high school students (13-18 year old demographic)
Judging Criteria
- Cleanliness, Creativity, and Graphics appeals
Submission & Source Files
Preview Image
Create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024 JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place a screenshot of your submission within it.
Submission File
All Requested Contest Requirements stated above.
Source Files
All original source files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator (or equivalent) and saved as layered PSD/AI files.
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.
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.