Design Quality Submission Requirements
When submitting to the Design Quality Competition keep in mind that your submission will be evaluated on multiple dimensions, your innovation is judged together with its practicality, feasibility, technological complexity, efficiency, scalability as well as aesthetics. Applicants should send high-resolution images of the product from all angles together with a textual presentation of their work. Main image is especially important and should either be an isolated image on white background or a highly professional photograph. In addition to images, user manuals, instructions, guides, data sheets, specifications and research notes could further be uploaded as support documents.
Item | Dimensions | Format | Notes |
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Main Image Required |
JPEG | The Key Visual should encapsulate the design's excellence, with a high-resolution image that captures its innovation and aesthetic appeal. A white or neutral background is ideal to ensure the design stands out, allowing its quality to be the focal point. For designs where a white background may diminish impact, a setting that complements and enhances the design's features is recommended. | |
Optional Image 1 Required |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 1 should present the design in an alternative state or context, revealing its versatility and functionality. Different configurations, materials, or environments can be displayed to emphasize the design's adaptability and utility. This image offers a deeper understanding of the design's practical applications and potential. |
Optional Image 2 Recommended |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 2 must provide a close-up view, drawing attention to the meticulous craftsmanship or innovative features of the design. This detailed shot should invite appreciation for the precision and thoughtfulness that went into the design process, highlighting elements that might be overlooked at first glance. |
Optional Image 3 Recommended |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 3 is intended to place the design within its intended environment, illustrating its interaction with the space and its aesthetic harmony. This contextual view should convey the design's practicality and how it enhances its surroundings, offering insight into its real-world application and relevance. |
Optional Image 4 Recommended |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 4 should capture the design in use, focusing on the user experience and interaction. It's essential to depict the design's ergonomic attributes and how it meets the needs of its users, providing a narrative of its functionality and the benefits it brings to everyday life. |
Documentation PDF Document Highly Optional |
A4 Page Size |
Documentation shall be comprehensive, detailing the design's conception, development, and distinctive qualities. It should include insights into the creative process, materials used, and technological innovations, offering jurors a clear understanding of the design's quality and the value it provides. | |
Video Video / Audio File Highly Optional |
AVI | The video should serve as a dynamic presentation of the design, illustrating its features, use cases, and the story of its creation. It should enhance the static images, providing an immersive experience that allows the design's quality to be experienced in motion, adding depth to the jurors' understanding of the design's functionality and aesthetic appeal. |