How do you register for the Design Challenge?

Register for the Design Challenge by following the directions on the Home page and completing all mandatory registration requirements.

How should I submit my presentation?

Your presentation must be submitted as a PDF file with a maximum slide/page count of 10 total slides/pages.

Please see the How to Enter page for a complete list of submission guidelines

When do I need to have my entry submitted by?

All entries must be received by 11:59 PM PT on February 19th, 2010.

Please see the "What are the start and end dates?" section on the Rules page for more details.

Does it cost anything to enter?

No, it does not cost anything to enter.

How can I be sure you have received my entry?

You will see a confirmation page noting your entry number and will also receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your entry. If you do not receive an email confirmation within twenty-four hours, please email phizzpop@iadas.net.

How can I change my entry?

Please review your submission carefully before officially submitting your entry. If you feel you have made an error and would like to revise your submission, you must contact phizzpop@iadas.net judging commences and notify of the necessary change. We will make our best effort to accommodate your request but can offer no guarantee that the change will be made.

Please see the Rules page for more details on submission guidelines.

Can you explain how the sites are judged?

Your presentation will be evaluated based on five criteria: content and communication plan, structure and navigation, visual design, integration of technology, and scope of interactivity.

Please see the "Judging Criteria" section on the Judging page for more details.

How do you pick the judges for your competitions?

A special panel of Executive Members of The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) along with executives from Microsoft and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, will determine three agency finalists from the pool of Phizzpop Design Challenge entrants.

Please see the "Judging Criteria" section on the Judging page for more details

What are the prizes?

Three (3) Finalist Prizes: Trip for up to 3 individuals from the Finalist organization to the MIX10 Conference in Las Vegas, NV, to be held March 15-17, 2010, including RT air, hotel and MIX10 passes.

The total Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of the Finalist Prize is $6,800.

Grand Prize (One (1)): The winning organization of the Championship Round will receive:

$50,000 cash (paid by check)

Note: Award will be paid after Participant delivers the Deliverables outlined in Section 11 (2.) of the OFFICAL RULES.

A trip for two to the 14th Annual Webby Awards Gala to be held June 14, 2010 in New York City, NY. Trip includes RT air, hotel, and Gala tickets.

The total Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of the Grand Prize is $54,000

Please see the Prizes page for more details.

How will I know that I am a winner?

Three finalists will be notified by e-mail by or before Monday March 8, 2010.

What happens if I am a finalist?

The finalists will present their pitch live in Las Vegas March 15-17, 2010 during MIX10, where the winning agency will be announced. The winner will also be posted on www.phizzpop.com

Please see the Prizes page for more details.