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Challenge Summary

Welcome to the 2015 Topcoder Open Logo Variation Design Challenge! We would like to see variations on the winners of the TCO15 Logo Design Challenge, we are selecting FIVE winners and one of these variations will be selected as the final logo for the prestigious 2015 Topcoder Open!


We are providing you with the two winning logos from the 2015 Topcoder Open Logo Design Challenge.

We like both these logos, but would like to see some variations on them - that could mean a variation on either one of the logos, or a mashup of the two, or maybe something completely different that's inspired by these two.

Design Direction:
See the attached TCO15 Logo Winners.zip:
- The graphic execution and typography of the first-place winning logo is something we like, but it looks too similar to or reminiscent of the Windows operating system, so we would like something that looks distinctive. 
- The concept and the typography of the second-place logo is good, but we would like the graphics to have more pizzazz and look more attractive.

Design Requirements:
Please use the attached template - Template.zip to create your logo:
- Logo in Color (on white)
- Logo in Color (on black)
- Logo in grayscale

We will be selecting 5 (five) winners of 100$ each, so go ahead and submit all your ideas, we're looking forward to your creative designs!

Fonts
- Fonts are open to the designer, just be aware of Studio font policy. DO NOT include any font files in your submission or source files.

Colors
- Colors are open to the designer, use the provided two winning logos as color reference.

Target Audience:
- [topcoder] and Studio members 
- Topcoder's Clients and Sponsors
- Potential Members
- Potential Clients and Sponsors

Judging Criteria:
Feel free to explain how these criteria are met, or what your idea behind the design process is - as a text file/notes in your submission.
- Relevance:  How does your logo "fit" within the tournament? As in, the tournament of as a whole: the competitions, the competitors, the prestige, the excitement, etc. This is very important.
- Quality: Does your logo look fresh, professional and clean? Is the composition/layout well done? Have you used typography in a meaningful way?
- Concept: Does your logo present a new and interesting concept? Is it simple, yet memorable?

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. 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.

Contest Deliverables

Submission File:
Your logo variation design in JPG or PNG file format in RGB color mode at 72dpi, as well as the source file according to specifications listed below.

Source Files:
All original VECTOR source files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and saved as layered AI or EPS files.

Your source files must meet these requirements: 
1) The AI/EPS logo file with text intact (not outlined).
2) The AI/EPS logo file with text in outlined format.

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:

2015 topcoder 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

You must include all source files with your submission.

SUBMISSION LIMIT:

Unlimited

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