Hestia B2B 404 Not Found Page Design Contest

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Challenge Summary

Welcome to the Hestia B2B "404 Not Found" Page Design Contest. For this contest we would like you to design a custom 404 page for the Hestia B2B Application to notify any visitors using old or unavailable links.

Round 1

Your submitted design solutions for a review.
404 Not Found Page Design(s)

Please number your files in the order they should be viewed.
Notes.jpg: Any comments about your design for the Client

Round 2

Final Login Screens = Final All requested items404 Not Found Page Design(s)

Please number your files in the order they should be viewed.
Notes.jpg: Any comments about your design for the


Contest Details
Hestia 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. The Hestia UX team is now looking for design ideas for the "404 Not Found Page" that explains to the user that the page they are on does not exist.

404 Not Found Page Design Requirement
- 404 Not Found Page should have the same design feeling theme/brand with the existing Hestia B2B Application
- You should include the "Hestia Logo" design in your 404 Not Found Page.
- Have fun with this! Create something that is fun and appeals to the Hestia audience.
- Make sure the user can search or get back to other area of the application.

Here are some tips on how to design creative and attractive 404 Error Pages efficiently:
1. Attractive text
You can replace the standard text of error pages. In place of words like "page not found" and "sorry" you can use attractive text and fonts so the user gets a positive message and impact. You should choose words and phrases that market to the taste of your target audience.

2. Back to Main Menu
Include a way to get back to the main site menu. 

3. Use Topic Based 404 Page Designs
You should use creative ideas for your 404 pages with attractive colors and themes - it should relate back to the site/application design.

4. Back to Search
You can show a search box on the error page so visitors can get back to finding what they need.

Reference Designs:
http://gizmodo.com/5865931/the-internets-best-404-error-pages/gallery/1
http://designm.ag/inspiration/30-interesting-404-pages/
http://www.webdesigndev.com/roundups/the-best-of-error-404-pages
http://inspirationfeed.com/inspiration/40-clever-yet-creative-404-error-designs/

Target User
- Potential Customer
- Current Customer

Judging Criteria
- How well you create the new "404 Not Found" page and keep things consistent with the current site design.
- Originality & Creativity of your design

Submission & Source Files
Preview Image
Please create your preview image as one (1) 800x800 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
Submit JPG/PNG image files based on contest submission requirements stated above.

Source Files
All original source files of the submitted design.

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.

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.

ELIGIBLE EVENTS:

2012 TopCoder(R) Open

Challenge links

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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.

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Source files

  • Layered PSD files created in Adobe Photoshop or similar

You must include all source files with your submission.

Submission limit

5 submissions

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