# Problem Statements and ideas - FOSSHack 2026

**URL:** <https://forum.fossunited.org/t/problem-statements-and-ideas-fosshack-2026/7186>\
**Category:** FOSS Hack 2026\
**Created:** [9 February 2026 08:49 UTC](https://forum.fossunited.org/t/problem-statements-and-ideas-fosshack-2026/7186 "2026-02-09T08:49:09Z")\
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## Open-Source Creative Campaign Challenge

### Theme: Visual Communication for Real FOSSEE Subprojects

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## 🎯 Objective

Design and produce a complete, ready-to-deploy digital media campaign promoting the adoption of a real subproject under FOSSEE. ([https://fossee.in](https://fossee.in))

Participants must research, interpret, and visually communicate the selected subproject’s purpose, impact, and opportunities for students — using only specified open-source creative tools.

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## 📌 Core Challenge

1. Visit the official FOSSEE website. ([https://fossee.in](https://fossee.in))
2. Select one active subproject (e.g., eSim, Scilab, OpenFOAM, etc.).
3. Study its objectives, tools, impact, and student engagement opportunities.
4. Transform that information into a cohesive visual campaign targeted at college students.

⚠ Direct copy-paste of website text is not allowed.  
Content must be summarized, reinterpreted, and redesigned into original communication material.

Our activities are as following:  
Workshops, Hackathons, Semester Long Internships, Animate2026, Competitions, FOSSEE Clubs, etc. You can visit our website [https://fossee.in](https://fossee.in) to get more details.

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# 🛠 Required Software

All core creative production must be completed using the following open-source tools:

- Inkscape
- GIMP
- Scribus
- Synfig Studio
- Blender

Minor auxiliary tools (audio trimming, compression, etc.) are permitted, but primary asset creation must occur in the specified tools.

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# Mandatory Deliverables

Participants must submit:

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## 1️⃣ Campaign Identity (Created in Inkscape)

- Campaign name (Exam: FLOSS + (Workshop/Hackathon))
- Tagline
- Vector logo (.svg required)
- Basic brand guide (colors + typography)

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## 2️⃣ Print Communication (Layout in Scribus and graphics in Inkscape/GIMP)

- One A4 poster (print-ready PDF)
- One 2-page brochure explaining the selected subproject
- Submit editable .sla source files

Brochure must clearly explain:

- What the subproject is
- Why students should use it
- Key benefits
- How to get involved

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## 3️⃣ Digital Media Kit (GIMP / Inkscape)

- 3 social media creatives (1080×1080 px)
- 1 web/event banner (800 x 120px)
- Submit layered .xcf or .svg files

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## 4️⃣ Motion Explainer (Synfig OR Blender)

- 60–90 second animated explainer (output in .avi format)
- Submit editable .sifz or .blend file

The motion piece must:

- Explain the selected subproject
- Highlight student value
- Include call-to-action

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# 📁 Mandatory Process Submission

To ensure authenticity:

- Native editable source files
- 5–8 work-in-progress screenshots
- 300–500 word concept note
- Tool usage declaration

Superficial file conversion does not qualify as valid workflow usage.

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# 🚫 Content & Integrity Guidelines

- Content must be derived from official FOSSEE sources.
- Information must remain factual.
- Visual communication must be original.
- Template-based submissions are not allowed.
- AI tools may be used only for ideation; final production must be done in required software.

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