As announced a couple of weeks ago on this blog, the new web design (and the logo) of the HighEdWeb Conference to be held in Springfield, MO in October will be created by the winner of a design competition open to higher ed web designers.
The details of the competition have just been posted on the conference website:
Submissions
Include an HTML template file with all images, CSS, etc. in your zipped file. If you would like to include example content within the template, please use the 2007 conference web site as a resource.
Your original conference logo needs to be submitted in vector format for conference publications. Text included with your logo design needs be converted to outlines prior to submitting. (Do not embed fonts within your logo.) When designing the conference logo, the HighEdWeb Association logo (jpg format / tif format) needs to be incorporated within your design; however, the lower line and the word assocation may be removed from the logo.
Colors can be chosen at the contestant’s discretion. This year’s conference theme is Infinite Solutions.
Prizes
Winner(s) of the HighEdWeb Design competition will be recognized in the conference program and on the 2008 conference web site. The individual winner or the winning team will receive $200, which will be awarded on the first day of the conference. The winner, or at least one member of the team, must be present to accept the award.
Timeline
All entries must be submitted using the online contest form by 12:00PM on January 21, 2008. Entries will be judged by the 2008 HighEdWeb Conference committee. The winning design will be announced February 19, 2008, on the 2008 HighEdWeb Conference website.
Let me know if you plan to submit an entry or if you’d like some feedback on your submission.
