Challenge Summary
Welcome to SunShot - Solar Merchant - Prezi Presentation Design Challenge - Part 1. We are looking to creatively design the sections described below, so it helps create an engaging, active Prezi presentation.
At the end of this challenge, we are looking to have a well-defined graphics to showcase the sequence of events and actions that will be implemented as a Prezi presentation.
NOTE: We are not looking for you to create a presentation in prezi, in this first part of the challenge, we will just be handling the design with which a prezi presentation will be created.
We are really excited to see the designs for this challenge!!
Round 1
Submit your initial designs ideas for checkpoint feedback
Notes.jpg: Please note any comments about your design for the Client
Round 2
Your final designs with all Checkpoint Feedback implemented.
Notes.jpg: Please note any comments about your design for the Client
We're looking for your creativity here but also your clarity in displaying how your design would be implemented with Prezi.
Prezi provides the opportunity for a significantly more dynamic, more engaging method to convey your information to your audience. If you haven't explored Prezi yet, seriously take a look. Even if you don't participate in this challenge, you'll be extremely happy to have played with Prezi :)
After this challenge, we will be using the designs that you come up with to implement a Prezi interactive presentations...
Design Guidelines:
- We would like to adhere as closely to the current PMSolar design schema (Youtube link) as possible.
- Note: After this challenge, we will be creating prezi presentation based out of the designs that you come up with, so please go through the given prezi examples links to see if you can come up with any inspirational design ideas/thoughts that facilitates creation of prezi presentation. Prezi is a virtual whiteboard that transforms presentations from monologues into conversations: enabling people to see, understand, and remember ideas. You can learn more about prezi here: http://prezi.com/about/, https://prezi.com/support/
- For effective designing for prezi presentation, we recommend you to register with prezi and see how prezi works by using one of their available templates.
- As you are designing graphics for prezi, there is no specific design size - so we are open to your thoughts on the size of design (please see below examples or try out prezi to understand the size of the design)!
Prezi Gallery:
https://prezi.com/gallery/
- This shows a gallery of prezi presentation slides
- Please sign up/sign in to see more examples (you need to click on “Explore” once you sign in).
Here’s how your design works in prezi presentation:
- Please see this interesting prezi presentation: https://prezi.com/d3lswto1mebc/free-falling-through-prezi/...just zoom out to see all images used in the presentation.. (by default you could see the entire presentation zoomed out).
- In general, all your design/images will be placed on a prezi whiteboard similar to above presentation and we will then create presentation/transition...so maybe you can plan to create a single image?
- Now click on "left/right arrows that is shown at the bottom (you may use left/right arrows keys in keyboard as well) and see how the images are shown in each of the views....we are expecting you to submit the images of what need to be shown in each of the clicks? so we are not expecting to show the presentation screens like usual powerpoint presentation slides - this is for prezi and this is where we are looking for creativity in coming up with new graphics/designs.
Required Sections:
Create a sequence of new designs/graphics that can be used for prezi presentation..Please go through the prezi examples to come up with inspirational design ideas/thoughts and think on how to plan your designs for the below sections.
Below is the walk-throughs at each step of our sign-up process which need to designed. We are looking for your ideas on how to convey these steps through your design.
Landing page
- Welcome to PMSolar Commercial
- PMS provides an online bidding platform for commercial solar installers to compete to win your solar project.
- In the next few steps we are going to build you a project page.
Customer Page
- In commercial solar there are many types of projects
- If you own your building, select
- If you lease your space, click here
- If you are a government entity, click here
Financing
- There are multiple ways to finance your solar project
- If you have funds available to invest in the project or you already have financing lined up, select cash sale
- Additionally, you can also select one of our solar finance offerings
- First is a project loan where you own the system and our providers will provide a low interest rate loan for 5-20 years
- The second option is a power purchase agreement where the financier owns the system and you only pay for the energy the system produces
- - - - - - The financier is responsible for all maintenance and you will likely pay a rate lower than the traditional cost of power
- Lastly, a solar equipment lease is available where you pay a flat lease rate for your system allowing for predictable operating expenses every month
Electric Bill
Now it's time to gather your energy usage data
- The fastest way to do this is to use our online portal to digitally upload your bill in just a few minutes
- - - - This secure link immediately collects your energy data in the format best for solar installers to evaluate
- - - - You will need your utility login information for this process
- Alternatively, you may upload scanned copies of the last 12 months of your electricity bills.
Schedule Project
- Now it is time to set your initial consultation for your solar project
- - - - In this meeting, our team will work with you to review the details of your project, the timeline, and what to expect from the solar installers' bids
Building Info
- Enter details about your building below
- This important information will be used by installers to evaluate the options for building the solar project at your facility
- It is ok if you don't know these details right away
Roof Info
- Collecting as much detail about your roof as possible helps us to tailor your bids properly for your building
- [Show different roof types]
Company Info
- Please fill in your company info below
- This information is used to determine the details of your financing options
IMPORTANT:
Please create a document explaining how you envision your design to work in prezi...or you can even create a sequence of images on how you would like the prezi presentation to be created.
Target Audience
- Commercial Solar Installers
Judging Criteria
- How well your create new visuals/graphics by splitting contents from existing slides.
- Originality and design execution
- Quality of graphics
Submissions & Source File Requirements
Submission File
All requested screens as JPG or PNG files at 72 dpi.
Source Files
All original source files of the submitted design should be created in Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator and saved as layered files (PSD/AI respectively).
Preview Image
Create a 1024x1024 JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode and place a screenshot from your submission within it.
Final Fixes
As part of the final fixes phase, you may be asked to modify your graphics (sizes or colors) or modify overall colors. We may ask you to update your design or graphics based on checkpoint feedback.
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.