Challenge Summary
Welcome to the TopCoder SXSW "Postcard" Design Contest. TopCoder is very excited to attend the annual SXSW event that will be held next month (March). As an exhibitor at the SXSW event, we would like to create a presentation that explains TopCoder to a SXSW visitior.
The goal of this contest is create Postcard to promote TopCoder at SXSW event. At the end of this contest, we're is looking for a creative and appealing postcard design.
The Milestone is FAST!!! Wednesday 8AM EST. Jump in Now!
Round 1
Front and Back Post Card Design
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Round 2
Front and Back Post Card Design
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Contest Details
South by Southwest (SXSW) is the annual film/music/interactive conference conducted every March in Austin, Texas. One of the more popular events of SXSW is the interactive portion of the conference that draws a large technology/interactive/creative crowd to one location. The conference is a platform for startups and techies to showcase their new ideas and services to the world.
The objective of this contest is to design a Postcard that will be used for the promotions of TopCoder in SXSW event, your design should be designed using the provided template and with the features outlined below. Your Postcard design must have same design feeling/theme as our presentation design. Make it look awesome!
Best Practices Post Card Design References
Reference 1
Reference 2
Postcard Design Requirements
- Please use TopCoder Template_5x7 Postcard with bleed.zip template as base of your postcard submission.
- Illustrator file should be CMYK
- Note : If you plan to use PSD format, it must use 300 dpi resolution.
A. Front Side
The Front side should show:
- TopCoder logo and tagline "a place to create".
- Use the "presentation" TopCoder SXSW icons:
-- Studio
-- Education
-- Analytics
-- Enterprise
Put the url address somewhere near each related icons:
-- Studio = studio.topcoder.com
-- Education = www.nonamesite.com
-- Enterprise = topcoder.com/direct
-- Analytics = www.topcoder.com
B. Back Side
This side will need show TopCoder schedule at SXSW. We're thinking to use table design, but we're always open to any suggestions. Keep it clean and professional!.
TopCoder Booth #106
Join TopCoder representatives at booth #106 to learn more about our innovative process. Also, enter our giveaway to win a trip to the 2012 TopCoder Open in Orlando, Florida*.
Monday, March 12:
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Chat with TopCoder Founder, Jack Hughes and TopCoder President & COO Rob Hughes
4:00 p.m. Live chat with an esteemed TopCoder Copilot from around the world
Tuesday, March 13:
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Live chat with an esteemed TopCoder Copilot from around the world
4:00 p.m. Block Party! Join us for some beer, snacks, and some great giveaways – including a trip to the 2012 TopCoder Open in Orlando, Florida!*
Wednesday, March 14:
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Live chat with an esteemed TopCoder Copilot from around the world
4:00 p.m. Join us as we select another winner to go to the 2012 TopCoder Open in Orlando, Florida!*
Talk to a TopCoder staff member to book a one-on-one meeting with TopCoder while at SXSW.
*Must be present at booth 106 during giveaway times to win the prize.
Target User
- SXSW attendee
- Potential Customer
Judging Criteria
- Creativity and Graphics!
- Proper implementation of features outlined in the requirement section.
- Use the Template and the bleeds properly - this is print design!!
Submission & Source Files
Preview Image
Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x768 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. Original source files should be saved as AI / EPS (Illustrator) files. If you create your file in Photoshop it MUST be 300dpi print resolution. We would prefer a vector/ Adobe Illustrator solution.
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.