IDEA 2008 Entry Form

Template
(General)

This form is for your reference only. Actual answers to the entry form questions and images requested
must be entered directly online. We highly recommend typing your answers in this document first, then
copying and pasting into the online submission site to prevent accidental loss of work. There are
character limits for each question given in parentheses. Use “Character Count WITH spaces” to verify,
because you will not be able to exceed these limits. Do NOT include your design firm name anywhere on
this form, or your entry will be disqualified. Consider using bullet points for clarity.

1. Name of project: (100 chars)

2. Date first placed into distribution (products) or date completed (students & concepts)
(date must be between 02/28/2006 and 02/29/2008):

3. Size/dimensions:

4. Weight of the project:

5. Suggested retail price: (25 chars)

6. Distribution: For products in distribution, list the location(s) the product is currently available: (400
chars)

7. What is it? Explain in simple, non-technical terms the product/project, the intended user and how it is
to be used. Note: if your design is chosen to receive an award, this will serve as the description that
accompanies your design in all print and online coverage. Please avoid using industry jargon or
highly technical language. (900 chars)
<< In addition to answering the question, you will be prompted to upload “glamour shot” here. A good glamour shot:
• is a crisp, clear professional photograph
• Shows your product’s “best side” and fills the frame
• Has a white background (or contrasting background if the product is white), with nothing drawing attention away
from the product
• Is attention-grabbing, visually compelling or “sexy”
• Specifications: web-standard JPG or GIF, 960px x 720px, no larger than 1MB >>

8. Materials and production: How was it made and what from? (600 chars)

9. What was the challenge? (2000 chars)

<<In addition to answering the question, you will be prompted to upload three images/storyboards to
describe the challenge. Specs: All images should be web-standard .JPG or .GIF, 96 dpi, in RGB colorspace, 960 x
720 px and no larger than 1MB each. PDFs should be 8.5” x 11” and no larger than 1MB each.>>

10. What makes this an excellent design solution? (3000 chars)

<<In addition to answering the question, you will be prompted to upload three images/storyboards to
describe the solution. Specs: All images should be web-standard .JPG or .GIF, 96 dpi, in RGB colorspace, 960 x
720 px and no larger than 1MB each. PDFs should be 8.5” x 11” and no larger than 1MB each.>>

<<optional: upload a 60 second video>>