2014 topcoder Open Program Admin Page Design Challenge

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Challenge Summary

Welcome to the 2014 [topcoder] Open Program Admin Page Design Challenge!

The 2014 [topcoder] Open is the premier event of the year. For this, we annually design an event program that details the schedule, the finalists, additional events we're adding this year, and our sponsors. The most fun page in this program is the admin page - so go crazy, and show us creative and fun ways to showcase our hardworking admins!

Round 1

Please submit your initial admin page design for checkpoint review.

Round 2

Please submit your initial admin page design for final review, after incorporating 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 TCO14_AdminTemplate.eps as base of your submission design. 
- Program page should be titled: "[topcoder] Admins"
- We've asked each admin about their hidden talent - we need to display the answers from each of the admins, think of a cool way to show this
- 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 staff_photos.zip 
- Do not put any [topcoder], Studio, or [topcoder] Open 2014 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 attached as staff_photos.zip, please leave placeholders for 2 additional photos. (12 admins in total)
The photos are labeled as per the admin's handle, the details of the text to go with each admin is in the attached admin_details.doc
 

References:
Please see how the TopCoder Admins page looked in past years to get an idea:
- TCO13: Admin Page Winners
- TCO12: page 44-45
- TCO11: page 42
- TCO10: page 41

Design Notes: 
- There is a two (2) page spread within the template sized at 8.3" x 11.7". You have to design this as a two-page spread, including a gutter area which should not contain important elements or text.
- All major text/images should fit within (two pages of 8.3" x 11.7" area as specified in the template). 
- Fonts are open to the designer. Please be aware of font delivery requirements.
- Colors are open to the designer, moderate use of gradients is acceptable. Please refrain from using gradients to fill entire page backgrounds. 

Target Audience 
- TCO14 finalists, 
- Prospect clients 
- Sponsors 
- Other clients.

Judging Criteria
Uniqueness and Originality
Creativity - How well you used the photos of the Admins and topcoder members 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 a two-page (2) A4 (each 8.3" x 11.7") 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.

Stock Photography

Stock photography is not allowed in this challenge. All submitted elements must be designed solely by you. See this page for more details.

How To Submit

  • New to Studio? ‌Learn how to compete here
  • Upload your submission in three parts (Learn more here). Your design should be finalized and should contain only a single design concept (do not include multiple designs in a single submission).
  • If your submission wins, your source files must be correct and “Final Fixes” (if applicable) must be completed before payment can be released.
  • You may submit as many times as you'd like during the submission phase, but only the number of files listed above in the Submission Limit that you rank the highest will be considered. You can change the order of your submissions at any time during the submission phase. If you make revisions to your design, please delete submissions you are replacing.

Winner Selection

Submissions are viewable to the client as they are entered into the challenge. Winners are selected by the client and are chosen solely at the client's discretion.

ELIGIBLE EVENTS:

2014 TopCoder(R) Open

Challenge links

Screening Scorecard

Submission format

Your Design Files:

  1. Look for instructions in this challenge regarding what files to provide.
  2. Place your submission files into a "Submission.zip" file.
  3. Place all of your source files into a "Source.zip" file.
  4. Declare your fonts, stock photos, and icons in a "Declaration.txt" file.
  5. Create a JPG preview file.
  6. Place the 4 files you just created into a single zip file. This will be what you upload.

Trouble formatting your submission or want to learn more? ‌Read the FAQ.

Fonts, Stock Photos, and Icons:

All fonts, stock photos, and icons within your design must be declared when you submit. DO NOT include any 3rd party files in your submission or source files. Read about the policy.

Screening:

All submissions are screened for eligibility before the challenge holder picks winners. Don't let your hard work go to waste. Learn more about how to  pass screening.

Challenge links

Questions? ‌Ask in the Challenge Discussion Forums.

Source files

  • Vector AI files created in Adobe Illustrator or similar
  • Vector EPS files created in Adobe Illustrator or similar
  • PDF file

You must include all source files with your submission.

Submission limit

Unlimited

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