Checkpoints – What is it? and How do I participate?

In the format, we have introduced some changes that will help make the contest more interesting and gives you a chance to win more prizes. One such addition is CheckPoints.

Checkpoint – a place where travelers stop for inspection and clearance

There are 2 checkpoints in Adobe riathon ‘08.

• Checkpoint 1 : Idea checkpoint – You can send us a brief description of your expected application(s).  The last day of submission for this checkpoint is 22nd December, 2008. You can find the template here.

• Checkpoint 2 : Prototype checkpoint – This checkpoint is for you to send us a prototype of your application. The last day of submission for this checkpoint is 6th January, 2009.You can check this post to see how to send the submission to us.

Why do I care?

• Get suggestions from Adobe on the application, additional design tips, resource pointers etc.
• In-house flex experts at Adobe will look into your prototype and give early feedback.
• Submitting a checkpoint entry will also make you automatically eligible for check point prizes, which will be distributed on the final day.
• Submitting a checkpoint entry will increase your chances for getting an invite to the final event on January 17th. More info on the final event here

Having said that, we want to make it very clear that these check-points are optional. A Checkpoint is an opportunity for you to get our inputs for your applications and in the process, win additional check-point prizes and get invites to the final event.

So go ahead, keep them coming…

Addendum: You can submit multiple application ideas and prototypes for the checkpoints. We would also like you to build all the applications that your propose; however we will continue to be respectful, whether you eventually submit all the apps, 20 apps, 10 apps, 2 apps or just one app out of the 100 ideas you may propose

If you have any questions, drop a mail to riaevent@adobe.com