Problem Statements and ideas - FOSSHack 2026

Hackathon FOSS Hack 2026
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Open-Source Creative Campaign Challenge

Theme: Visual Communication for Real FOSSEE Subprojects

:dart: Objective

Design and produce a complete, ready-to-deploy digital media campaign promoting the adoption of a real subproject under FOSSEE. (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.

:pushpin: Core Challenge

  1. Visit the official FOSSEE website. (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.

:warning: 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 to get more details.

:hammer_and_wrench: 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.

Mandatory Deliverables

Participants must submit:

:one: Campaign Identity (Created in Inkscape)

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

:two: 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

:three: 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

:four: 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

:file_folder: 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.

:no_entry_sign: 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.