Challenge Summary
The 2013 TopCoder Open (TCO) is the premier event of the year. As part of the event, every year we design a TCO program that details the schedule, the finalists, and our sponsors. The most fun page in this program is the admin page so we decided to kick off the program design with the admin page contest!
Check the TCO13 website here for more info.
Round 1
Submit your initial design for review.
Round 2
Submit your final design for review, after incorporating the checkpoint feedback.
Contest Details
The goal of this contest is to design the admin page. The admin page highlights the TopCoder admin who work on all the parts of the TCO. The best part is this page can have it's own look and feel or theme. It does NOT have to have the TCO colors or look similar to the TCO website at all.
Design Requirements:
- TopCoder Admins page should display an image for each admin with their name/handle as well.
- Use TCO13_AdminTemplate.eps as base of your submission design.
- Program page should be titled: "TopCoder Admins"
- This page should have it's own style and be completely unique from the rest of the program.
- Have fun with the layout! We want to see how creative you can get with us - the sky is the limit!
- We are giving you pictures of all admins with their names and handles and it is up to you to design the page however you like. Use attached TopCoder Admins photo from Admin Pics.zip
- Do not put any TopCoder, Studio TopCoder or TopCoder Open 2013 logos in this Admin page.
- Any others things that will make the Admin Page more awesome? Please suggest any ideas.
TopCoder Admins page content:
Photos and names attached.
References:
Please see how the TopCoder Admins page looked in past years to get an idea:
TCO12: page 44-45
TCO11: page 42
TCO10: page 41
Design Notes:
- There is one (1) spread within the template sized at 7.5" x 9". You have to design this as a single page.
- All major text/images should fit within (7" x 8.5" area as specified in the template).
- Fonts are open to the designer with the exception of the Bank Gothic font. Please be aware of font delivery requirements.
- Colors are open to the designer but should complement the main colors for the TCO13. Moderate use of gradients is acceptable. Please refrain from using gradients to fill entire page backgrounds.
Target Audience
- TCO13 finalists,
- Prospect clients
- Sponsors
- Other clients.
Judging Criteria
Uniqueness and Originality
Creativity - How well you used the photos of the Admins and TopCoder member then portrayed them in a fun way.
Quality - The quality of the graphics as well as following the provided guidelines
Preview Image
Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024 JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place your submissions within it.
Contest Deliverables
Submission File
All requested Contest Deliverables in JPG or PNG file format in RGB color mode at 72dpi.
Source Files
One (1) high-resolution PDF file or one (1) .EPS file containing one (1) 7.5" x 9" spread in the provided template. DO NOT make changes to the template other than placing your design within the appropriate areas. Files should be created in Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and saved as layered AI or EPS file with 300dpi resolution.
Final Fixes
As part of the final fixes phase you may be asked to modify colors or fonts.
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.