Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students and faculty to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, to dream, think and innovate thereby becoming a change agent for a better world. Beginning with a humble student strength of 120 way back in July 2015, IIT Palakkad has now groomed itself into an establishment which is 1000 students strong with the best of manpower in its key positions. IIT Palakkad targets to become a multi-disciplinary institution with a population of 5000 students in 10 years. IIT Palakkad recognizes collective growth, in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, as the need of the time and emphasizes blue-sky research and directed research as two essential pillars of technology development. IIT Palakkad embraces a vision to be a leader in cross-disciplinary inquiries which is embodied in the tagline of the institute “Nurturing minds for a better world”.
Description
IIT Palakkad announces a national website design competition and invites designers to demonstrate their best creative website designs. Submissions are expected to consist of one design for the institute website and one design for a department website. The websites should possess an aesthetic look and feel with good color combination, background, structure and layout. The layout and color pallete should blend well with the colors and character of the institute’s logo. The interface is expected to be modern and user friendly with easy to navigate features and easy to use functions.
Eligibility
● This contest is primarily open to students, recent graduates and designers. Group submissions are allowed, from groups with a maximum of 3 members
Prizes
Prizes: The winning entries will be felicitated as below.
- One first prize : Rs 30,000
- Up to two second prizes: Rs 15,000 each
- A few consolation prizes up for grabs.
- Each winning design will also receive a certificate.
The decision of IIT Palakkad on the results of the competition would be final and binding. IIT Palakkad will have complete rights to all prize winning material.
How to Apply
This contest is primarily open to students, recent graduates and designers. Group submissions are allowed, from groups with a maximum of 3 members. Entries are to be submitted to design@iitpkd.ac.in and need to follow the prescribed format given below.
- Institute website design prototype: A prototype (preferably in Figma or Adobe XD) illustrating various components and layout/feel of the homepage including menu items, submenu items, etc. Link to the interactive prototype should be provided.
- Department website design prototype: A prototype (preferably in Figma or Adobe XD) illustrating various components and layout/feel of the homepage including menu items, submenu items, etc. Link to the interactive prototype should be provided.
- Documentation (maximum 20 pages .pdf) explaining the design principles, advantages of a particular page layout and visual features and the technical aspects of the design.
- Concept video (maximum 2 min .avi or .mp4) showing how the website is used explaining transitions across various pages including to and for the department websites.
Each submission must clearly mention the names of the individual or group members with current affiliation.
Important Date
Application Submission Deadline 5pm IST on 24 July 2022.
Job Location 🇮🇳
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, IIT Palakkad Technology, Ahalia Campus, Kozhippara, Kerala 678557
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Highlights
- website design competition announces By IIT Palakkad
- Prize One first prize : Rs 30,000 Up to two second prizes: Rs 15,000 each
- This contest is primarily open to students, recent graduates and designers