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US Interface Design Invitational Competition

General Guidelines – US Competition

  • You must submit an abstract
    • The abstract must not exceed 250 words
    • The abstract must be in the English language.
  • The abstract should fully explain how Silverlight and Windows Live Services (if at all) will be utilized

  • You must submit a storyboard
    • The storyboard must not exceed a file size of 24 MB
    • The storyboard must in the Microsoft PowerPoint or any other self-contained presentation framework such as HTML with original source files included.
    • The storyboard must include a series of images in the .png file format with a maximum size of 1280 x 800 pixel per image. The incorporation of different images of the full process of design (from sketches to concept/composition and final images) is encouraged.
  • All files, including the abstract, storyboard and graphics source files (.xpr, etc.), should submitted as a single compressed .zip file.
  • Entry should fully explain how Silverlight and Windows Live Services will be utilized in concept.

Round 2 Content Requirements

  • You must submit a self-contained working prototype of your user interface demonstrating the interactive behavior and concept.
    • Your user interface must use the Microsoft Silverlight platform. Incorporation of one (1) or more Windows Live Services is encouraged

Your entry may use other Microsoft existing and emerging technologies

Competition Timeline and Rounds