Scientific Instrument Submission Requirements
When submitting to the Scientific Instrument Design Competition keep in mind that your submission will be evaluated on multiple dimensions, your scientific instrument design is judged together with its precision, packaging, presentation and accompanying documentation. Applicants should send high-resolution images of the scientific instrument, showing the instrument from different angles, together with a textual presentation of their work. The main image is especially important and should either be isolated on white background or could also be a highly professional photography of the instrument with proper lighting and composition. In addition to images, data sheets and specifications could further be uploaded as support documents.
Item | Dimensions | Format | Notes |
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Main Image Required |
JPEG | The Key Visual should serve as a striking and clear representation of the scientific instrument, capturing its design and functionality in a single image. A white or neutral background is preferable to eliminate distractions and focus the viewer's attention on the instrument's features. Lighting should be employed to enhance the instrument's form and texture, ensuring that its innovative aspects are immediately apparent. | |
Optional Image 1 Required |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 1 ought to present the scientific instrument from a different angle or display a zoomed-in detail, revealing intricate components or technological advancements. This image should invite close inspection and highlight the precision and complexity inherent in the instrument's design. |
Optional Image 2 Recommended |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 2 must depict the scientific instrument within its operational environment, providing context and demonstrating its scale and relevance. This could include a laboratory setting or fieldwork scenario, emphasizing the instrument's practical application and its integration into the workflow of its intended users. |
Optional Image 3 Recommended |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 3 should focus on the unique interaction between the instrument and its user, illustrating the ergonomics and user interface. This image could show hands-on operation or data being gathered and analyzed, thereby communicating the instrument's ease of use and efficiency. |
Optional Image 4 Recommended |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 4 needs to convey the broader impact of the scientific instrument, such as its contribution to research or its role in advancing scientific knowledge. This could take the form of a visual data representation or a scene depicting the instrument's results being applied in a real-world context. |
Documentation PDF Document Highly Optional |
A4 Page Size |
Documentation shall encompass comprehensive details about the scientific instrument, including its design process, technical specifications, and any innovative materials or methods used in its creation. The document should be clear and informative, providing a deeper understanding of the instrument's capabilities and the problems it addresses. | |
Video Video / Audio File Highly Optional |
AVI | The video should highlight the scientific instrument in action, showcasing its functionality and the benefits it offers to its users. It could include demonstrations of the instrument being used in various scenarios, testimonials from researchers or scientists, and an explanation of the technology behind it, all woven together in a narrative that underscores the instrument's value to its field. |