Challenge Summary
Welcome to the 2014 [topcoder] Open Program Inner Pages 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. This contest is part of a series to create the TCO14 Program. In this contest, you need to create the "Competitor Page", "Champion Page", "Bracket Page" and "Schedule" Pages.
Round 1
Submit your initial designs for
- Competitor Page
- Bracket Page
- Schedule Page
Round 2
Submit your final designs for
- Competitor Page
- Bracket Page
- Schedule Page
- Champion Page
with changes made according to checkpoint feedback.
Contest Details
The TCO14 Program is one of the main assets the attendees at the TCO14 get at the event, the front and back cover for the program are being created in another contest. In this contest we need your help to create:
1. Competitor Page
2. Champion Page
3. Bracket Page
4. Schedule Page.
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 San Francisco to compete, so make your design memorable and descriptive of their efforts.
Design Requirements
Each template is a two-page spread. Please design a space for page numbers on each template. The TCO14 logo is provided for reference in terms of colors and fonts, you are not required to use it necessarily on these pages.
1. Competitor Page
- Use TCO14_ProgramTemplate_Competitor.eps as the base of your design.
- You need to create competitor pages for these sections: "Algorithm", "Marathon", "Mod Dash", "Design", "Development", "Studio" and "Mashathon". You only need to design a singular template that will be used across these sections.
- For the content, please see competitor pages from the attached TCO13-InnerPages.zip (01_Final_Finalist.png)
- The competitor pages take up most of the program and we are looking for one spread layout to use for each page that captures the spirit of competition.
- These spreads will show on average 10-14 member profiles total, but create placeholders for 4 member profiles per page.
- A profile consists of the member name, member handle, member photo (as seen on the TopCoder site), rating color, country, and a bio of approximately 70-150 words.
- You may use placeholders and greek text in your layout.
- You should also vary the lengths of the bios for layout purposes.
2. Bracket Page
- Use TCO14_ProgramTemplate_Bracket.eps as the base of your design.
- You can create separate bracket pages for "Algorithm", "Marathon", "Mod Dash" and "Studio".
- There will be different modes of Bracket based on each divisions. Refer our previous bracket pages at TCO13-InnerPages.zip (02_Final_Bracket_1,png, 03_Final_Bracket_2.png, 04_Final_Bracket_3.png, 05_Final_Bracket_4.png)
- Include a Champion cup icon which looks awesome!
- Think about how the competition flow arrows should look.
- Make sure all bracket pages for each section are consistent.
3. Schedule Page
- Use TCO14_ProgramTemplate_Schedule.eps as base your design.
- This will have the schedule of onsite events.
- The current schedule is not finalized, so please use placeholder content for now.
- See TCO13-InnerPages.zip (06_Final_Schedule.png)
4. Competition Overview + Champion Page
- Use TCO14_ProgramTemplate_Champion.eps as base your design.
- There will be a variety of content on the Competition overview page. Make sure your design anticipates that requirement.
- Champion area needs to be well highlighted on page!
- Champion area will consist of the member name, member handle, member photo (as seen on the TopCoder site), rating color, country, and a bio of approximately 70-150 words.
- You need create Competition Overview + Champion Pages for "Design Competition" & "Development Competition"
- See TCO13-InnerPages.zip (07_Final_Winner_Overview.png)
Design Notes:
- Template areas are two-page spreads sized at A4 with 0.25" bleeds. Also, you must follow the bleed and margin guidelines within the template.
- 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.
References:
Please see last year's inner page templates (TCO13-InnerPages.zip), and make sure your design is cohesive with all other TCO14 material.
You may re-use elements from the program cover, and can refer to last year's pages for reference in terms of information to be displayed.
- Winning TCO14 T-Shirt Designs
- Winning TCO14 Program Cover (attached Program_Cover.ai)
Fonts:
- Fonts are open to the designer. Please be aware of Studio font policy and font delivery requirements.
Colors:
- Colors are open to the designer but should complement the main colors for the TCO14 logo. Moderate use of gradients is acceptable. Please refrain from using gradients to fill entire page backgrounds.
Target Audience
- TCO14 finalists
- Prospective clients
- Sponsors, and other clients.
Judging Criteria
- Uniqueness and Originality
- Creativity - How well the program displays the look and excitement of the 2014 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
Please use the provided templates. Files should be created in Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and saved as layered AI or EPS or PDF file, or PSD created in Adobe Photoshop, 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.