Windows Mobile Creative Software & Game Design Contest
June 26, 2009 by Remo Knops
Filed under Windows Phones
One of my friends Derrick Ngan, Microsoft MVP and one of the people behind the PocketPC Channel and PocketPc.com.hk, notified me about the Windows Mobile Creative Software & Game Design Contest. This news-item will provide a quick overview of the goal of the creative software & design contest, who should apply for the contest and of course what are the prizes to win?? Please read on …
What is the task to compete in the contest ?
“The core value of the new platform of Windows Mobile lies in the unique user experiences it offers. The task of the contestants is to design a program which can bring entertainment or lifestyle information to the users through the Windows Mobile platform.” [ref01]
Personally I can only agree with the fact that Windows Mobile is one of the richest platforms available regarding the personalization and finetuning with available applications, providing sometimes a familiar desktop like experience. However the task is not just about programming and designing a simple piece of software, the bar is put up high !!
“A successful program should achieve a balance among the following aspects: creativity, functionality, aesthetic design, interface operation, usability and entertainment factors.” [ref01]
Who should apply for the contest ?
“Anyone aged 16 or above, irrespective of nationalities is eligible to join. Each team of contestants may consist of a maximum of 5 individuals. Individual, team, organizations and corporate entries are also welcome.” [ref01]
Windows Mobile Creative Software & Game Design Contest is therefore not limited to geographic location, which is analogue to the real business world, providing a great experience to the participants.
What are the prizes of the contest ?
In order to trigger the creativity and best design some great prizes in cash, as well as special creative prizes can be won. However there is more to win, next to infinite honor and glory in the mobile world:
“All of the winning programs will be featured in PocketPC.com.hk and the future publication of The Pocket PC Channel. They will also have a chance to be highlighted in the upcoming Windows Mobile Marketplace website.” [ref01]
If you want to learn more about Windows Marketplace for Mobile, please read the article in reference 2, which covered the Windows Marketplace for Mobile announcement back at Mobile World Congress earlier this year.
Interested ?
Don’t waist you time, and form your team arround the competences described in the task of the contest. Head over to the Windows Mobile Creative Software & Game Design Contest, do a little more reading, find additional contest information and make sure you and your team:
“The team will be required to submit all related contents to the FTP on or before 21 September, 2009 Hong Kong Time 6:00pm (GMT +8:00). Submission time will be recorded by the server; any late submission will not be accepted.” [ref01]
If there are still some unclearities go and visit the Windows Mobile Creative Software & Game Design Contest website, or contact Derrick Ngan directly.
(Young) developers please show the world that Windows Mobile is a great platform to develop on and amaze everyone with some great applications and awesome designs.
Reference List
- HOME: Windows Mobile Creative Software & Game Design Contest
- CTIA 2009: Microsoft announces partners in Windows Marketplace for Mobile and more
MSc Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Mechanical Engineer passionate about Business Models, Open Innovation, Windows Phones and other Microsoft Products
If MS had wanted independent developers to develop software for WM they should not have discontinued the free development tools.
Aren’t the development tools for .NET freeware or at least low cost ?