Challenge Summary
Contest Summary
Welcome to the TopCoder Matchup Petr vs ACRush Infographic Design Contest.
The goal of this contest is to create design visualizations that will describe the ratings rivalry between [Petr] vs [ACRush]. Your infographic design should explain/convert their provided match-up information quickly and clearly.
We are looking for this to be fun! and Poster like.
THIS IS A FAST CONTEST - We are getting this ready for an article!
Round 1
Your submitted infographic design for a review.
1. Your initial design for a review
Round 2
Your final infographic design for a review.
- Final requested items
- Updated infographic incorporating feedback from the Milestone
Contest Details
The goal of this contest is to create a COOL infographic based on the competitors match-up/rating history details. We will be using your infographic in for a TopCoder article (print and web) - we are looking for a "poster" vertical design approach.
Your deign should scale for print or web (look good posted to a blog but we also need print resolution for printing)
Branding Guidelines
Topcoder would like to present the rivalry between Petr and ACRush into a cool "match-up" infographic that will compare both TopCoder members accomplishments. We need your help to transform the provided statistics into cool inforgraphic reference material.
Design requirements
- Infographic Title: TopCoder Matchup Petr vs ACRush - or do you have a better title suggestion?
- [Petr] Profile Page - http://community.topcoder.com/tc?module=MemberProfile&cr=10574855
- [ACRush] Profile Page - http://community.topcoder.com/tc?module=MemberProfile&cr=19849563
- Your infographic design should have a "match-up" "versus" "big battle" competition approach relating the rating history of the two competitors.
- Suggest and pull out data needed to show your infographic from both profile pages.
This list will help you start re-use the data:
-- Profile Information
-- Algorithm Competition
-- Marathon Matches Competition
-- Rating History
-- Rating Disribution.
-- Achievements.
-- Any other informations?
- DO NOT just take screenshot of profile page. You need to create a NEW graphic/Poster design.
- Colors - TopCoder colors (should work with the provided graphics)
- Fonts - up to the designer to pick as long as the font is clear and easy to read - ANY fonts used in your design must be listed in your note/declaration file
- You need to include the TopCoder logo. Please use the attached logo (tc-logo.ai.zip)
- Design needs to be easily read in a vertical/portrait format.
- Design needs to be intuitive and simple - it needs to look good and make sense for a presentation/explanation of this match-up!
Infographic Design References
Some samples of best practices infographic informations:
http://mashable.com/2012/04/21/ufc-social-media/ (very cool!)
http://dailyinfographic.com/facebook-vs-google-infographic
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/50-informative-and-well-designed-infographics/
http://blog.quiksilver.com/surf_blog/kelly-slater-greatest-athlete-of-all-time
http://www.dogtipper.com/blog/2012/05/infographic-dog-people-vs-cat-people.html
http://www.webdesigncore.com/2011/03/02/25-awesome-minimalist-infographic-designs/
Size
- Your design should scale 5x7 to 10x14
- If created in Illustrator use CMYK mode
- If created in Photoshop use RGB mode
Target User
- Article Readers
- Blog Readers
Judging Criteria
- How engaging and interesting the infographic looks!
- How effectively it represents [Petr] and [ACRush] TopCoder accomplishments.
- How well you illustrate and explain the information
- Cleanliness of your graphics and design
- How well it will translate across different media, powerpoint, print, etc.
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
Submit JPG/PNG for your submission file.
Source Files
All original source files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Illustrator and saved as layered AI files. You can use PSD if your design is created at 300dpi.
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.