Challenge Summary
Welcome to the NNS (NoNameSite.com) Insect Colony Poster and Flyer 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.
The poster and flyer will be used in the upcoming competition events enlisting the target users (the NoNameSite.com members), to play our Insect Colony game and offer ideas on how to make it even more awesome.
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 Poster and Flyer 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 Poster and Flyer 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 a Poster and a resized version of it for the flyer with the features outlined below.
Your design must be COOL, FRESH, and not juvenile. Modern and clean, you can use the provided ants character.
Requirements
- Poster
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The content of the poster should have this:
- the details is in the attached content.txt -
QR Code
- Save a space for a QR code somewhere in your design
- use a placeholder for now -
Size
- Poster size should be 12 inches x 18 inches with 1/8 inch bleed on all sides, please see the provided template
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- Flyer
- Resized version of the poster design that is fit in with the required Flyer size.
- Flyer size should be 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches with 1/8 inch bleed on all sides, please see the provided template
Design Guidelines
- You can use the provided ants in your design
- your design should complement NoNameSite.com
- all colors should be in CMYK for digital print
- keep the gradients to a minimum level
- submissions files may be low resolution but Source files must be 300DPI.
Target Audience
- 13-18 year olds in the US
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 files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop and saved as layered AI or EPS files. Source file should be in 300dpi.
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.