Challenge Summary
Welcome to the TopCoder "Presentation Deck" template design contest. The goal of this contest is to design Presentation screens that capture a completly NEW design theme for TopCoder Presentations.
We are looking for something New, Clean and modern.
Round 1
Your submitted presentation design slides for a review.
1) Intro Screen: We are looking for a simple, clean intro screen that helps capture "TopCoder"
2) Working Innovation Funnel (Community Approach): We would like to see this screen in a new design. Try new "Graphics" style (that we can apply to many graphics)
3) TopCoder Community Capabilities: We would like to see this screen in a new dsign and better flow graphics (think of items that can be resused)
4) Common Questions: Typical "text page" - keep this simple and use fonts that are available to anyone using Powerpoint or Keynote.
Notes Files - Please tell us your thoughts around your design concept.
Round 2
Your final presentation design slides for a review.
- All requested screens
- Any new screens or items introduced on Round 2
Contest Details
TopCoder is looking to create a NEW and improved presentation deck for their salesman and management. The plan is to create a template (Theme) that can be easily updated with graphics generated by future contests. This contest will set the design direction, concept and theme for all TopCoder presentations. We are looking for NEW, Clean, Sharp graphic design. Future contests will allow specific salesman/management the ability to fucus on conveying specific concepts within the design guidelines set by this contest.
Note:
- Throw out all of your previous design thoughts around TopCoder Presenstation Decks!
- DO NOT COPY THE PROVIDED DESIGN!!
- We are looking for something CLEAN, a lot of WHITE SPACE, great SHARP GRAPHICS and something that has a DESIGN THEME (CONCEPT!) that can be carried thoughout an entire presentation deck.
- Headers/Footers > design for slides that will need them and some that won't
- Design a couple of "Graphic" items like charts/arrows that can be used as a design guideline thoughout the presentation deck.
- Suggest imagery/stock art guidelines > Where should we use photos and graphics? Items we can purchase to keep our presentation decks looking sharp and consistent.
- Include the TopCoder logo - it can be subtle on each slide. Do not distort or angle the logo. You can make it a solid color or transparent - but it must be tasteful.
Clean Presentation Design References:
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3
Design Requirements
1) Create a NEW design Theme for the TopCoder presentation decks. Note: We are looking for storyboard/graphic designs right now
2) Create graphic visuals that can be used as a design guideline for future graphics.
3) Present your design thoughts (Concept!) in a notes document.
See Round 1 information for milestone requirments.
IMPORTANT
- Keep things consistent. This means all graphic styles should work together.
- All of the graphics should have a similar feel and general aesthetic appearance.
- Make sure your design is possible!!
Target User
- Current Customers
- Potential Customers
Judging Criteria
- How well you design and plan out your presentation Theme - think about it!
- Cleanliness of your graphics and 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.
Submission File
Your PPT slides as JPG or PNG files. If you have included transitions or other animation effects, you may submit the PPT file, but be sure to embed the fonts and create a PPT file that is compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint 97 and above.
Source Files
All source files of all graphics created in either Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator and saved as editable, layered files at 1024X768 resolution. IF you create a PPT file - it should be packaged so that the fonts and graphics are embedded.
Final Fixes
As part of the final fixes phase you may be asked to modify your graphics (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.