Name: CTM Mobile Apps Design Competition 2013
Start: 2013-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2013-05-10T00:00:00.000Z

About

Organized by CTM and the Telecommunications Bureau, with the support of the Macao Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, the CTM Mobile Apps Design Competition aims to foster creativity and drive the development of Macao's information technology industry.

Mission

With the rapid advancement of communication technology, mobile services have transformed daily life. The diverse functions of smartphones and the variety of mobile applications not only enhance citizens' living and working efficiency but also revolutionize the way people communicate. This competition, themed "Communication," encourages local talent to unleash their creativity and develop innovative mobile applications, providing a platform to showcase talent and create business opportunities for developers.

Competition Details

Theme

Participants must design a mobile application that facilitates "Communication" across various contexts, such as interpersonal relationships, internal corporate communication, business exchanges, and communication between schools, students, and parents.

How to Enter

All participants/teams must register via the organizer's website: www.ctmapps.cyberctm.com.
Eligible participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions for submitting their project proposal.
All participants must submit their project proposal by the deadline.

Submission Requirements

Student Category: Submit a proposal of at least 500 words, accompanied by no fewer than three images explaining the design concept, app icon, and design architecture. No actual coding or development is required.
Open Category: Submit a proposal including the app icon and no more than 30 PowerPoint slides explaining the design concept, system architecture, and user instructions. Participants may choose to develop for iOS or Android platforms.

Technical Standards (Open Category)

Apps must be compatible with iOS version 4.3+ or Android version 2.2+.
Must comply with official development guidelines; private APIs are prohibited.
iOS apps must support resolutions of 960x640 and 1136x640.
Android apps must support resolutions of 320x480, 480x800, and 480x854.
Must provide project source code and executable files.
Multiple entries are allowed per participant/team.

Requirements for Shortlisted Entries

Shortlisted participants will be notified by email.
Student Category: Must submit at least 10 PowerPoint slides (may include animation or Flash) elaborating on the design concept, style, and user flow.
Open Category: Must provide a simulated application with source code and executable files, uploaded to the organizer's cloud platform by a specified date.
All shortlisted participants must attend the final judging at CTM's premises to present and demonstrate their work within a 20-minute time limit.

Judging

Criteria

Creativity (30%)
Practicality (20%)
Ease of Use (20%)
Functionality (20%)
Presentation Skills (10%)

Judging Panel

Representative from the Macao SAR Government Telecommunications Bureau
Representative from CTM
Representative from the Macao Productivity and Technology Transfer Center
Representative from the Macao Innovation and Technology Transfer Center
Representative from the Macao Computer Society
Representative from the Macao E-Commerce Association

Important Dates (2013)

Online Registration Deadline: May 10
Competition Briefing Session: Mid-May
Project Proposal Submission Deadline: June 7
Announcement of Shortlisted Participants: June 14
Final Submission Deadline for Shortlisted Participants: July 31
Final Judging Briefing Session: Mid-August
Awards Ceremony: Late August

Terms and Conditions

Key points include: entries must be original and unpublished; copyright remains with participants but organizers have priority for collaboration and exclusive use rights for 12 months post-awards; shortlisted participants must attend the final judging and awards ceremony; entries must not contain inappropriate content; judges' decisions are final.

For full details, visit: http://www.ctmapps.cyberctm.com/

CTM Mobile Apps Design Competition 2013