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Forthe last few months we’ve been letting out little teasers here andthere about what we’re going to be doing with this year’sevent. Today, I’m happy to reveal some of the contest details toeveryone, so
skinners can begin to prepare their masterpiecesearly. In 2006, there were complaints that there wasn’t enough warningon the contest, so this year we’re giving you all months to prepare!
The
2008 GUI Championships, the latest iteration of the world’s largest GUIcustomization competition, is quickly approaching. This fall skinnersfrom all over the globe
will compete in one of three main events fortheir shot at hardware, software and cash prizes totaling near $10,000!
Events:
1. WindowBlinds Skins
1. Most Original
2. Most Usable
3. Best Overall
2. IconPackager Sets
1. Most Original
2. Most Usable
3. Best Overall
3. Animated Wallpapers (.Dreams)
1. Most Original
2. Most Usable
3. Best Overall
Timeline:
The2008 GUI Champs will officially kick off on October 8th. The contestwill run up to the end of December. This gives everyone a 3 month leadbefore we even start accepting skins, to just over 5 months totalbefore the competition closes.
Rules:
Therules from 2006 are undergoing review and will likely see significantchanges. However, there are a few rules that will remain the same andthat you should know before the contest starts:
1. All submitted work must be 100% original
Youmust be the sole author of the art used in the submission. No workingwith other skinners, no reusing elements from other skins (either yourown, or others) or art.
2. Work submitted to the 2008 GUIC must be new.
TheGUIC must be the first place you submit a skin to. Skins that areposted on other sites prior to being submitted to the GUIC will bedisqualified. Note that this does not mean you can’t post some previewshots of your work in progress, just that you may not make availablefor download a working skin (in any stage of development)
3. Entries must not use
logos, characters, or other imagery that is copyrighted/trademarked
NoWindows logos, no Apple logos. No modifications or interpretations ofcartoon characters, mascots, movies, games, television shows etc. Weexpect all
designs and work to be completely original. So no makingyour
ideal Windows Vista skin, or a Dragon Ball Z
icon set.
Prizes:
Stardockis currently working toward the goal of having at least $10,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs.
(Note: If your company would like to be a sponsor for the 2008 GUI Champs, please email mikec AT stardock DOT com).
