Challenge Summary
Welcome to TopCoder Innovation Summit Post Card Design Contest! Innovation Summit is held annually during the TopCoder Open event. For this year, the event will focus on stories in venturing with a cause, and with how the distinguished guests are literally changing the world.
For this contest, your task is to design a marketing material of 1 Post Card in both side (front and back) to help promote the annual Innovation Summit at the 2013 TopCoder Open.
Round 1
1) Initial submission design with all the features mentioned in the Requirement section.
2) Any note for the client about your submission
3) Number your submission (01, 02, 03, etc...) for easy client's review
Round 2
1) Final submission design with all the features mentioned in the Requirement section.
2) Any note for the client about your submission
3) Number your submission (01, 02, 03, etc...) for easy client's review
Primary Goal & Design Considerations
The primary goal of this contest is to design 1 Post Card with the features outlined below.
Requirements
1. Sizes:
- 4 inches by 6 inces with 1/4 inch bleed
- file resolution should be 300dpi minimum
- you can use the provided templates as the base of your artwork
2. Colors:
- all colors should be in CMYK for digital print
- keep the gradients to a minimum level
3. Post Card Content (Front Side):
- must include Innovation Summit logo
- must include TopCoder logo
- title is: Innovation Rebels with a Cause
- content will be:
Join us at our annual Innovation Summit at the 2013 TopCoder Open
November 11-12, 2013 at the Capital Hilton, Washington DC
Including speakers: Angela Maiers, Jack Andraka, Jason HeadSetsDotCom, & Andrew McAfee
The event will be focused on stories of venturing into the unknown and how our distinguished guests are literally changing the world.
4. Post Card Content (Back Side):
- must include a QR code (small and in the bottom corner)
- an empty area of about 2 inches high by 3.75 inches in length for the stamp and addressing, this will be on the right side of the design
- content will be: At some point, you will find yourself on the edge of innovation with a decision to make. Come join us at the 2013 TopCoder Innovation Summit, and get prepared to take your leap.
Reserve your spot now!
Target Audience
- Executives
- Prospect Clients
- Government Officials
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, EPS, or high quality PDF file with 300dpi resolution.
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.