Challenge Summary
Welcome to Mobile Development Survey Banner Contest.
TopCoder and Accenture together will hold a survey about mobile development. This survey shall ask software developers about mobile development, primarily their experiences, interests and what they look forward to. The results of this survey will be used in an iOS, Android and Windows Mobile application as “research” (pie/bar graphs) at the Mobile World Conference event. The first 2000 people to complete the survey will receive a t-shirt for free.
At the end of this contest the client need a banner which will drive users to the survey.
Please read the details requirement carefully and ask any questions in the forum.
Primary goal:
The goal of this contest is to design a sophisticated banner that will live on topcoder.com/tc and will drive users to the survey about mobile development.
The theme here is Combine the TopCoder Community with Mobile Development.
The graphics required as part of this challenge must embody the essence and goals of this survey (as previously stated above within the contest summary and primary goals sections)
Requirement:
- Content:
Please use the following content on the banner:
Combine the TopCoder Community with Mobile Development
Complete an online survey and receive a free t-shirt*!
Brought to you by Accenture & TopCoder
(and then in smaller copy say “*For the first 2000 valid submissions only).
- Size:
The banner size will be 510 x 114 px.
- Fonts:
Fonts are open to the designer. Please be aware of font delivery requirement. All non-standard fonts must be declared within your submission. Include the name of the font and a link to where it can be downloaded/purchased (commercial fonts only). DO NOT include any font files in your submission or source files.
- Color:
Feel free to use any colors as long as complement the logo color.
- Logo:
The banner should include The TopCoder and Accenture logos (attached), The logos may be sized however you see fit in your designs as long as you maintain the correct aspect ratio. They may not be skewed, altered or have any effects added to them.
Feel free to add new graphics you create yourself to support your banner design. Bring us your creativity when creating the design for this banner.
- Please note that we need something really awesome and eye-catching!
- Remember, your banner needs to stand out. If you choose to use white as a background color, please make sure to add a border to your banner so it has a defined edge.
Target Audience:
- TopCoder member
- Mobile Developer
Judging Criteria:
Your submission will be judged on the following:
Creativity -The banner should be visually exciting and engaging
Execution -The quality of the graphics as well as following the provided guidelines
Requirements: Does your logo meet the requirements as stated within the challenge?
Quality: Does your banner look fresh, professional, and clean?
Preview Image:
Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024px JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place your submissions 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
All requested Contest Deliverables in JPG or PNG file format in RGB color mode at 72dpi.
Source Files
All original source files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and saved as layered PSD files, AI or EPS files.
Final Fixes
As part of the final fixes phase you may be asked to modify content, size, and/or 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.