Challenge Summary
Welcome to the Topcoder Predix Program UI Design Challenge
We are looking to create a portal site to help Topcoder designers and developers learn more about the Predix platform and compete on Predix related challenges. Similar to previous Topcoder customer sponsorship programs we are looking to create a simple yet engaging portal for this program.
Note: This is a FAST challenge as we are looking to present ideas on Friday. We will be using the "Rolling Checkpoint" feedback process in this challenge.
Challenge Timeline and Rolling Checkpoint
- Challenge Starts: Thursday 28th January 2016 01:00 EST
- Rolling Checkpoint will start: Thursday 28th January 2015 14:00 EST
- Challenge Ends: Friday 29th January 2015 06.00 EST
Rolling Checkpoint Review ($50)
Adam Morehead (adroc) will provide a design review if you submit your initial designs by (Thursday 28 January 2016 14:00 EST)
— Within 3 Hours or less, we will provide any design feedback/guidance
— You must watch the forum for your feedback!
--- First 10 qualifying* checkpoints submissions will win $50
Challenge Details &nScreen Requirements:
Important!
- Predix branding: Pull content and branding direction from these sites: https://www.predix.com/, https://www.predix.io/
Structure:
Re-use the existing structure from the previous sponsorship portal but create a new/updated design based on the provided reference content.
Landing Page (Desktop and Mobile)
- Branded GE Predix
- Logo (Use GE-Logos.zip)
- Main Navigation
- Not a topcoder member + sign up button
- Predix introduction + icons (Create your own/pull from the Predix sites)
- Ready to get started?
- Quotes
- Footer
- Anything important to you as a competitor?
Design Challenges (Desktop)
- It would be good to show this page
- Reference or use older GE challenge names
- Update/design it on how you think it should look
Design Leaderboard (Desktop)
- It would be good to show the potential of this page
- Update/design it on how you think it should look
Additional Pages
- Are there an additional page you think should be included to showcase the program, community or Predix features/knowledge (that would be interesting to you as a competitor)
Main Navigation Menus
Compete
- Design
- Development
- Code Blitz
Getting Started
- Welcome
- Register for Predix
- Build Your First App!
About
- Predix Overview (Create/pull this content from the provided links)
- Sponsors
Resources
- Learn More
- Predix Resources
- FAQ's
- Message Board
Design Guidelines:
1. Screen Size
- This portal will be developed as a Responsive application. Make sure your submission looks good from mobile to desktop
- For this challenge, you need to submit your submission on these following sizes:
-- Desktop Standard size 1024px width and height up to your design
-- Mobile Retina size 750px width and height up to your design
- Use shape based format on every graphic you created on your storyboard design to make sure everything remains sharp when resized!
2. Design Direction
- Branding, and design inspiration need follow existing Predix websites: http://predix.com/ & https://www.predix.io/
Notes:
- Recommend to us how the colors should be used (combination) and we will provide feedback at the Rolling Checkpoint Review.
- Think about how this site would be interesting to you (as a competitor) to follow Predix and Topcoder Challenges related to Predix.
- Keep it simple!
IMPORTANT
- Keep things consistent. This means all graphic styles should work together.
- All of the graphics should have a similar feel and general aesthetic appearance.
Target User
- TopCoder Members!!
Judging Criteria
- How well you plan the user experience and capture your ideas visually.
- Cleanliness of your graphics and design.
- Mobile designs and experiences
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.