PhotoshopCAFE Design Challenge 11

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This is our 11th annual challenge here at the CAFE. These contests are run in an effort to challenge the design juices. These contests are a bit different because the gauntlet thrown down is a real-world challenge, such as what a real client may request. The winners will walk away with prizes and respect from the design community. Everyone wins, because you get to show of the best of your talents and fill your portfolio at the same time.

The Challenge is...

Photoshop the TV show.

Make a ficticious splash page/one sheet for a Photoshop themed TV Show! It can be a thriller, comedy, sitcom, action, adventure, mini-series, you name it. The twist? Its an app that plays on mobile devices (not a real app, just a mock-up image) and you have to use something from Photoshop (Such as Photoshop, or a tool, filter, beta name etc) as the title of the show. (Think of a TV Show that has a Photoshop Themed name. Such as "Pimp my Brush" etc...) Props for wit and cunning! Use any original artwork you desire. You may use any tools or platform you choose, but you must use Photoshop for at least 50% of the Image editing/design. Photos are acceptable, credit the photographer if your not the photographer.

Example...

Make it a splash screen at 600x450. Include the design only, don't mock up an iPad or iPhone, its just the poster artwork. You can include some buttons for additional features etc if you like, or you can choose to just present the design.

Don't be put off by the App theme. Just think of designing a poster at the dimensions given with the option of designing some navigational elements.

Example text: This is an entry I created quickly as a sample idea. Photo by myself and the model is Callan Mielnik. Enjoy!

ENTRIES CLOSED! Feb 7th 2011 : MIDNIGHT PST

The Judging...
1. Overall impact 40% of score
2. Concept 30% of score
3. Graphics skill 30% of score

The Judges: Avi Muchnick (Aviary & Worth 1000), Oliver Ottner (iService & Effectlab); Colin Smith (PhotoshopCAFE & Pixeloverload).

The Specs...
600 pxl (wide) x 450 pixels (tall)

The Rules...
2 entries allowed per contestant
Anyone may enter (except judges)
Good luck!

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Total prize pool... $17,000 so far... (Not Finalized Yet)

1st place value $

Adobe: Creative Suite 5 Design Premium value $1,799

Autodesk: Apple 64 GB 3G iPad loaded with Sketchbook Mobile value $829

Wacom: Intous 4 Medium Graphics Tablet value $369

Autodesk: SketchBook Designer 2011 value $495

One One: Perfect Photo Suite 5.5 value $500

NIK: Complete Collection Ultimate Edition value $599.95

Graphic Authority:Timeless collection value $164.95

PhotoshopCAFE: Training DVDs value $299

PhotoXpress 1 year Monthly 25 plan value $412.50

and The winner will be featured on the PhotoshopCAFE homepage.

2nd Place value $

Adobe: PhotoshopCS 5 Extended value $999

Autodesk: Apple 32 GB 3G iPad loaded with Sketchbook Mobile value $729

Autodesk: SketchBook Designer 2011 value $495

One One: Perfect Resize Professional value $300

NIK: Color Efex Pro 3 Complete Edition value $299.95

PhotoshopCAFE: Training DVDs value $100

PhotoXpress 6 month Monthly 25 plan value $225

3rd Place value $

Adobe: Lightroom 3 value $299

Autodesk: SketchBook Designer 2011 value $495

On One: PhotoTools 2.6 Professional value $260

NIK: Silver Efex Pro value $199

PhotoshopCAFE: Training DVDs value $79.99

PhotoXpress 3 month Monthly 25 plan value $112.50

 

Honarable Mention (up to 2)

SketchBook Designer 2011 value $495

 

Up to 30 Finalists value $

Autodesk: Sketchbook Pro 2011 value $79.99

On One: FocalPoint 2 value $160

 

 

 

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The Judging...
1. Overall impact 40% of score
2. Concept 30% of score
3. Graphics skill 30% of score

The Rules:

The Specs...
 To Be Announced

The Rules...
2 entries allowed per contestant
Anyone may enter (except judges)
All entries to be posted on server at cafe (link) no later than midnight PST Feb 7th, 2011.
Good luck!

Discuss contest and entries here

No pirated or ripped images are to be used. If you are caught ripping for the contest, you will be banned from all future contests at the CAFÉ.
No pornography or profane language will be accepted.
No political or racial imagery allowed.
Judges decision will be final and no argument allowed.

Deadline extension

Ok everyone, get ready for it. I have decided to extend the deadline for the contest for 1 wore week.!

The reason? There was a lot of confusion around the theme at the beginning. The app part really threw off a lot of people. I have clarified the rules since and it looks like everyone has got it figured out. But to be fair, I think its best to make up the lost time.

So the new Deadline will be Midnight, Monday Feb 7th 2011. Meaning that 11:59 on Monday, you have one minute left. (I always get asked to clarify that one)

 

 

Posting instructions...

Go to the Forums here (If you are new you will have to create a free account)

One more thing... no sigs on the entries please - You may comment on the Creation process this time. ie 100% Photoshop, or if you are the photographers, photo credit etc.

PS If you want to change your entry, you will need to delete it first and then post a new one


Good luck all!
Colin

Previous winners Previous Contests: 1 \\ 2 \\ 3 \\ 4 \\ 5 \\ 6 \\ 7\\ 8 \\ 9 \\ 10

The fineprint ...
Any taxes and duties are the responsibility of winners.
No substitutions or cash value