Challenge Summary
The 2013 TopCoder Open is the premier event of the year. Help us design the event program that details the schedule, the finalists, and our sponsors. Your work should compliment the visual style of the TCO13 tournament website so everything appears unified.
Check out the TCO13 website here: http://community.topcoder.com/tco13/
Round 1
Please submit your initial design (for both the front and back covers) for checkpoint review.
Round 2
Please submit your final design (for both the front and back covers) after incorporating the checkpoint feedback.
Contest Details
The goal of this contest is to design the "Front" and "Back" cover of TCO13 Program. The program is one of main assets the attendees at the TCO13 get at the event, and it is important for the front cover to be catchy and appealing to the eye. We need a design that is visually attractive and embodies the competitive spirit of the entire event. Members from around the world will meet in Washington DC to compete, so make your cover design memorable and descriptive of their efforts.
Design Requirements
1. Front Cover
- The front cover must contain at least one recognizable TCO13 logo.
- You may make copies or move the logo, but one logo must remain recognizable at its original size.
- All instances of the logo must retain the correct aspect ratio.
- You may add other text to the cover such as "Tournament Program" or anything that complements your design, but it is not a requirement.
- The only requirement is the use of the TCO13 logo.
2. Back Cover
- The main function of the back cover is to represent all of our sponsors.
- The back cover must contain spots for five sponsor logos. Please do not use any actual logos - use placeholders for the sponsors.
- It must also include the TCO13 logo.
Design Notes:
- The submission template is attached: Template.eps. The areas are sized at 14.25" x 8.75". Also, you must follow the bleed guidelines (0.25" on each side) within the template.
- Each design must contain at least one (1) recognizable TCO13 Logo.
- DO NOT add any additional logos, including the TopCoder logo, TopCoder Studio logo or Sponsor logos. All instances of any logos must retain the correct aspect ratio.
- The TCO13 storyboard files (Homepage.zip) are attached, to help you design consistent layouts or UI Elements for the program.
Fonts
- Fonts are open to the designer with the exception of the Bank Gothic font. Please be aware of font delivery requirements.
Colors
- 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.
References:
- Winning Designs for TCO12
- Winning Designs for TCO11
- Attachment: TCO13 T-shirt Design --> Tshirt.jpg
- Winning TCO13 Table-Top Design
- You can see photos from last year, to understand the event better: http://community.topcoder.com/tco12/photos/day-1/
Target Audience
- TCO13 finalists
- Prospective clients, sponsors, and other clients.
Judging Criteria
- Uniqueness and Originality
- Creativity - How well the program displays the look and excitement of the 2013 TopCoder Open.
- 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 two (2) 14.25" x 8.75" spreads in the provided template, or a layered PSD or INDD at 300 dpi using the same 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 or Adobe Photoshop or Adobe InDesign and saved as layered AI, EPS, PSD or INDD file with 300dpi resolution and CMYK color mode.
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.