Challenge Summary
Welcome to the 3D Systems Touch Mini-site Storyboard Challenge. 3D Systems is the leader in 3D printers and scanners, and recently acquired a company that does a haptic device technology. The haptic device is called "touch" that is capable of interacting with 3D objects.
The goal of this mini site is to inform people of the haptic device and its technology. This is a fast challenge with and we only requires 2 screens.
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 plus any checkpoint updates.
2) Any note for the client about your submission
3) Number your submission (01, 02, 03, etc...) for easy client's review
Haptic technology or haptics, is a force feedback technology which recreates the sense of touch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the user from augmented reality 3D objects. Haptic technology can be used in games, medical operations, and other applications that you can think of. Some of these applications are in the provided "Haptic applications - overview .pptx".
The 3D Systems' "Touch" device is basically a 3D mouse for intuitive 3D sculpting and design with instant force feedback that mimics the sense of physical sculpting. The Touch works with 3D Systems Cubify® Sculpt™, a powerful virtual sculpting tool that transforms 3D modeling from a complex, skills-centric design experience to a simple, easy sculpting delight for students, designers and hobbyists. This device will be showcased in the upcoming TCO14. More information and usage about this device on the following links:
Touch Device:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aew7q4yx4alql0a/3DS_TOUCH_Z4.mp4?dl=0
Jenga Game Demo:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/un875lwn1kd3lw7/NewTouchHapticJenga.MP4?dl=0
Demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmrviXro65g
Haptics Interview (Josh interview):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB0TGrpSc4o
The main objective of this mini-site is not just focused on 3D sculpting but mainly to inform people about the haptic technology and what the device can offer, and eventually allows the users to come up with great ideas for its use.
Required Screens
Overall
- navigations are Home, About 3D Sytems, Challenges, API and Resources, and Blog
- most of the pages will borrow layout from the Swift mini-site (http://swift.topcoder.com/). This just serve as reference and do not copy its design.
1. Home
- This page will focus on just Haptics, and the new Touch device
- Top section should include Video carousel, photos, and articles. These are some top level stuff describing 3D systems, products, and technology
- dive deeper into or focus on pics and giving more information about haptics and the touch device. This section can contain articles and links to Haptics, and maybe a short writeup/article with pictures about the Touch device
- videos of the josh interview/demos/etc. You can use screenshot from the provided videos.
- Bottom section: this will contain a "Notify Me" form that will serve as a "Call to Action" for the touch device that users will get latest info/news about the device and some great ideas
2. About 3D Systems
- This page is everything about 3D Systems
- Top section should include Video carousel, photos, and articles. These are some top level stuff describing 3D systems, products, and technology
- Middle section: 3D news – printers/scanners and other related stories
- you can get content images/videos that are related to the requirements mentioned above from http://www.3dsystems.com/
Screen Sizes
- Standard web page size: 1024 x 768px
- Keep in mind that the pages should be responsive, but you don't need to show this functionality for this challenge.
Branding Guidelines
- use the provided 3D Systems logo
- you can use the provided images
Target Audience
- Professionals
Judging Criteria
- Cleanliness of your graphics and design.
- Design and User Experience.
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 in Adobe Photoshop or similar and saved as layered PSD 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.