PhizzPop Online Design Challenge

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• PhizzPop Online Challenge 2

  Arturo [MSFT] Thursday, November 27, 2008 4:58 AM
  Hello! We've posted a new challenge for you: 
  
  http://www.phizzpop.com/main/ProblemStatementDetail.aspx?Value=U31PZEPHtwuagzkf15w1Xg%253d%253d
  
  This time the Challenge is for you to create a Silverlight + Live Services experience. Very fun!
  
  

  Here’s how to compete in the online PhizzPop Design Challenge!

  First of all if you have not done before, register to create a PhizzPop account by clicking the Sign In link on the top left of this page.

  1. Download the sample application - You will use this Silverlight project as a starting point.
  2. Download the Guide - this is a manual that will help you learn more about Silverlight, Live Services and how these two technologies work together.
  3. Create a solution for the current Online challenge. Use the provided sample, tweak it, chage the visual design, add more Live Services, extend the experience... Use the Guide as a reference and/or watch these videos we produced to help you learn more about Silverlight and Live Services. The videos are short and concise and will give you valuable tips & tricks for the Challenge. Read more about the Challenge objective >>
  4. Download the tools. If you do not yet have Microsoft Expression and other tools needed to compete in this Challenge check out this blog post which lists everything you need to install.
  5. Pariticipate in the Community!, share your progress or send questions in this PhizzPop Community Forum.
  6. Submit your entry for the Online challenge - Once you are done with changing the visual design of the provided sample and/or extending it with additional services, send us your entry, from there it's all about being the best! We wish you luck!

  Challenge 2 is due on January 20th. Good luck!
  
  Arturo

• Launch of Online Challenge 3!

  PhizzPopAdmin Sunday, January 25, 2009 10:38 PM

  Hello everyone,

  We're happy to announce that Challenge 3 launched on January 21st. View the problem statement and get started on your entry today! Challenge 3 ends on March 24th. Good luck!

  http://www.phizzpop.com/main/ProblemStatementDetail.aspx?Value=v9cPBsRcRVjhGx3ga%252fWwRg%253d%253d
  

  cheers,

  PhizzPop Team

   

  Here’s how to compete in the online PhizzPop Design Challenge!

  If you have not already, create a PhizzPop account by clicking the Sign In link on the top right of this page.

  1.    Review the Challenge 3 problem statement - Immerse yourself in the scenario and understand the issue you’re being asked to address.

  2.    Download the sample application - You will use this Silverlight project as a starting point.

  3.    Download the Guide - This is a manual that will help you learn more about Silverlight, Live Services, and ASP.NET.

  4.    Create your solution for Challenge 3 - Use the provided sample application, tweak it, change the visual design, extend the experience, etc. Use the Guide as a reference and/or watch the training videos learn more about Silverlight, ASP.NET, and building a catalog. The videos are short and concise and will give you valuable tips & tricks for the Challenge.

  5.    Download the tools - If you do not yet have Microsoft Expression and other tools needed to compete in this Challenge check out this blog post which lists everything you need to install or download the virtual pc image that will provide you access to the tools and technologies for the duration of the PhizzPop challenges.

  6.    Participate in the Community - Share your progress or send questions in this PhizzPop Community Forum.

  7.    Submit your entry for the Online challenge - Once you are done with changing the visual design of the provided sample and/or extending it with additional services, send us your entry. Good luck!

• Challenge 2 Submission Incentive: Receive a $100 American Express Gift Cheque

  PhizzPopAdmin Monday, January 12, 2009 7:44 PM
  The early bird gets the cash! Be one of the first 20 people to submit a solution for Online Design Challenge 2 and receive a $100 American Express® Gift Cheque! Enter your solution today. For official offer terms and conditions, visit http://www.phizzpop.com/resources/pdf/phizzpop_bonus2.pdf.
  
  Review the Challenge 2 problem statement and create and submit an entry today! Challenge 2 ends 20 January 2009.

• Launch of Online Challenge 4!

  PhizzPopAdmin Thursday, March 26, 2009 4:39 AM
   

  Hello everyone,

   

  We're happy to announce that Challenge 4 – the final Online challenge – launched today. View the problem statement and get started on your entry today! Challenge 4 ends on May 26th. Good luck!

   

  http://www.phizzpop.com/main/ProblemStatementDetail.aspx?Value=zh2RfkzEQi1RSD4XZKWXDw%253d%253d

   

  cheers,

  PhizzPop Team

• Welcome!!

  PhizzPopAdmin Tuesday, October 14, 2008 11:36 PM
  Hello and welcome to the PhizzPop forum!

   

  We’re excited to announce that the 2008 PhizzPop Design Challenge will commence on Wednesday, October 15^th with the launch of PhizzPop Online and invite YOU to get in on the action and participate!

   

  This forum provides you with an opportunity to interact with other PhizzPop challenge participants, get questions answered by the Expression team, and share tips and knowledge with the PhizzPop community.

   

  Start by posting PhizzPop Online related questions to your topic of interest and leverage the knowledge available in your new forum community; if your topic doesn’t exist, feel free to start the conversation.

   

  Thanks for visiting the PhizzPop Forum and we hope that you will stop by regularly throughout PhizzPop Online. For more information and to get started with Challenge 1 today, visit: www.phizzpop.com!