Challenge Summary
For this contest, you will be designing the TCO13 Member introduction screens with a member photo for the 2013 TopCoder Open. At the TCO13 finals, TopCoder introduces each finalist before they compete. They stand on a stage and behind them we project a large slide on a big powerpoint screen wth their member photo and a few stats. The task is to design a template that can frame these member photos, and visually indicate important information about them.
Round 1
Submit your initial design for checkpoint review.
Round 2
Submit your final design for final review, after incorporating the checkpoint feedback.
For this contest you will be creating the design for the finalists intro screens that will be displayed at the TCO13 when the members are announced. This is a big moment for members and a great opportunity to see your designs up on the big screen. You will need to design your screens in such a way that the photo or any important information should not be centred, due to the bezel of the TV screens. You can see examples of how the screens will look here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/
Contest Requirements
- The screen template must be created at this size: 3840 x 2160 px.
Please see the photos to understand how the screen will be rendered, and place your information accordingly.
The following information needs to be displayed:
- Competitor handle
- Competitor Name
- Country
- Track they are in (Studio, Algorithm, Marathon etc)
You need to design this in such a way that it does not take too much space away from the photo, while still effectively displaying this information. You can use the attached photo as a placeholder image. Remember that the photo is the most important part of the screen, so your design should be minimal.
Branding Guidelines
- Design elements, look and feel consistent with the TCO13 branding and materials (attached: TCO13-TableTop_cs3.ai)
Colors:
- Use colors that best complement the TCO13 logo colors (Logo attached: tco13_logo_cs3.eps)
Fonts:
- Use fonts that look compatible and consistent with the TCO13 materials
Target Audience
- TopCoder and Studio members
- TopCoder's Clients and Sponsors
- Potential Member
- Potential Client and Sponsors
Judging Criteria
- Creativity and Overall Appeal
Submission & Source Files
Preview Image
Create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024 JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place a screenshot of your submission within it.
Submission File
Please upload PNG/JPEG images in a zip file with all requested contest requirements stated above.
Source Files
All original source files of the submitted design. Files should be created as vector in Adobe Illustrator or similar and saved as layered AI/EPS vector files.
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.