Challenge Summary
Welcome to the NNS (NoNameSite.com) Postcard Design contest. NNS is the product of 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:
NoNameSite.com | Main DARPA CS-STEM page
Round 1
1) Initial design of the Postcard with all the features mentioned in the Requirement section
2) Any note for the client about your submission
Round 2
1) Final design of the Postcard with all the features mentioned in the Requirement section
2) Any note for the client about your submission
Primary Goal & Design Considerations
The primary goal of this contest is to design two version of postcard for NNS community with the features outlined below.
Both postcards will have the same front design but different backs for different audiences, one will be for students and the other will be for professionals.
Your postcard design must be COOL, FRESH, and not juvenile. Modern and clean, if the characters of the games do not fit in, they do not have to be included.
Requirements
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Front Page:
- NNS logo, SoCo logo, any characters from the games NNS games you want to add.
- Content should be:
NoNameSite.com where you can:
Play games
Win prizes
Learn to Code
Design avatars
And most importantly have fun! -
Student postcard back:
- any NNS graphics you want to use, the NNS logo
- Content should be:
NoNameSite.com is a new community built just for you to play games, win prizes, and become an expert at your favorite technologies only at SoCo - our School of Code.
Your website, your community, your voice will be heard. Join us and help mold NoNameSite.com into your favorite spot on the Internet. -
Professional postcard back:
- any NNS graphics they want to use, the NNS logo
- Content should be:
NoNameSite.com is a new STEM-focused community for 13-18 year old students in the United States. With fun games, prizes, and an all-new, one-of-a-kind School of Code, SoCo, NoNameSite.com is hoping to interest more of our youth into pursuing STEM-related careers in the future.
Our aim is to show students of all academic backgrounds that STEM fields are within their reach. We hope that by using games and offering great rewards, NoNameSite.com will become a prosperous community for teens.
Learn more at NoNameSite.com.
Contact Information:
Jessie D'Amato Ford
Director of Events and Educational Programs
jford@topcoder.com
860.633.5540 -
Side
- On ONE side of the post card must have the provided QR code -
Size
- the size of your design should fit in with the provided template
Design Guidelines
- Postcard size should be standard 4 inches by 6 inches in 300dpi minimum resolution, please see the provided template
- all colors should be in CMYK for digital print
- keep the gradients to a minimum level
Target Audience
- 13-18 year olds in the US
- Professionals
Judging Criteria
- Creativity and Graphics Appeals
- Proper implementation of features outlined in the requirement section.
Submission & Source Files
Preview Image
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. 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
Low resolution JPG or PNG of your layout within the provided template with bleed.
Source Files
All original source VECTOR files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and saved as layered AI or EPS 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.