FAQ Entry #401

This is a respond to a previously asked question about the A' Design Award and Competition. The full list of frequently asked questions can be accessed here.

#401: I would like to confirm if all the images have to be in square format?

Yes, however their sizes are different. Main image should be 3600 x 3600 pixels, 72 dpi, jpeg image. Optional images 1 to 4 shall be 1800 x 1800 pixels, 72 dpi jpeg images. For all images, you might refer to our image and presentation guidelines that explains how to prepare the presentation. Remember to check our entry instructions section to download the guidelines.

Keywords: image sizes, image pixel, image dimension, image measure, image shape, presentation guidelines

The following questions could be related:

• #297: Regarding the visual presentation of my design; My design is a multifunctional and dynamic product. Based on the user scenarios the surfaces and the function of the product, the unit changes. It is not possible to explain my design with a single drawing. Because of this reason ; can I prepare one of the visuals as a sheet ( putting some visuals together and animating the scenarios), and one of the visuals as a sheet which contains the dimensions and detailed drawings. Also I want to ask if I can put arrows and notes on the visuals.
• #314: Are the submissions pictorial only or do we need to submit associated text?
• #328: Is it recommended to include plans, sections and design schemes as optional images? Or we can only use them in the documentation ?
• #399: I have renders, sketches and photos of my design as well as the design itself, which should I send to you?
• #419: I would like to ask your images format is RGB or CMYK? Which color format shall I use for the documents and images?

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