Telegram Contests

2023-10-05 12:59:38 Android Design Contest Prize fund: $30,000 Deadline: 23:59 on October 5th (Dubai time) Who can participate: Everyone Results: October 19th, 2023 Telegram is hosting a new design contest for its Android app. The Task: Create a detailed redesign concept… Open / Comment

2023-09-24 23:31:07 Telegram Mini App Contest Prize fund: $50,000 Deadline: 23:59 on October 9th (Dubai time) Who can participate: Everyone Results: October 31st, 2023 Telegram is launching a contest for developers of Mini Apps like this one. One of the goals of this competition… Open / Comment

2023-09-22 16:29:06 Telegram Mini App Contest

Prize fund: $50,000
Deadline: 23:59 on October 9th (Dubai time)
Who can participate: Everyone
Results: October 31st, 2023

Telegram is launching a contest for developers of Mini Apps like this one. One of the goals of this competition is to create a variety of examples and reusable tools for future Mini App developers.

The Task:

The task is to build any useful Mini App for Telegram and publish its client and server code on Github.

Your submission must include:
• A GitHub repository containing the source code of your example Mini App, built from scratch. You can use any programming language for the server-side code. The source code of your app must be easy to understand and reusable for any developer starting to build Mini Apps for Telegram. For more, see the “Mini App requirements” section below.
• Comprehensive and organized documentation in English, including a setup guide. Ensure the guide addresses every element of your solution, and the documentation details all potential errors and exceptions. It should be written in a user-friendly way that is approachable even for inexperienced developers. Translations in other languages are welcome too.

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Mini App requirements:
• Design a simple yet functional app. For reference, see @DurgerKingBot or @wallet.
• Your solution should include at least one fully functional Mini App example. Example apps are allowed to showcase fictional services or generate placeholder data, such as creating a mock store.
• It is strictly prohibited to implement a browser view of actual webpages, the Mini App must be a separate entity built from scratch solely for its purpose. For example a "Weather App" submission that only provides a browser view for an existing weather website is not allowed. That said, actual webpages are allowed for authorization flows where a user is required to sign up or log in to use the service.
• Recommended Mini App categories include games, dating, community management, venue booking, e-commerce, сontent editing, etc.
• Each additional Mini App example can qualify for extra rewards, but only if it represents a different app category.

Evaluation Criteria:
We will evaluate each submission's code and documentation quality from the developer perspective, as well as its example Mini Apps from the user perspective. The app should be useful for developers, users, or both.
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@ContestBot will begin accepting submissions at a later date. We will further clarify the submission instructions closer to the deadline. Open / Comment

2023-09-20 17:49:58 Android Design Contest

Prize fund: $30,000
Deadline: 23:59 on October 5th (Dubai time)
Who can participate: Everyone
Results: October 19th, 2023

Telegram is hosting a new design contest for its Android app.

The Task:
Create a detailed redesign concept for the Telegram Android app. Your concept should maintain the app’s core essence and lightweight feel while introducing an improved visual aesthetic with updated elements.

The guidelines of Material Design 3 may also be used for additional reference. To be eligible for any rewards, your submission must include all the areas and components outlined below.

Minimum Requirements:

Chat List
• Bottom Navigation Bar

Chats
• Private Chats (including Secret Chats)
• Channels (both admin and subscriber perspectives)
• Groups (including those with topics enabled)

Profiles
• User Profiles
• Group and Channel Info pages

Settings
• Main Settings Page
• User Info

Your design should thoroughly consider various scenarios and encompass all related elements and components – such as pinned messages, service messages, shared media, stories and more.

For the Chat List you can include an optional version with a white header (and an alternate translucent appearance).

Submission Format:
1) The layouts can be implemented as static .png files. For any animation demos, use .mp4 format (without sound).
Source files and properly structured Figma projects are also welcome.
2) If you include videos, you must also provide several static .png images from each video that serve as a storyboard.
3) If you use complex animated icons, they must be in lottie json or .tgs format.

Submissions that include detailed visualizations, such as videos showcasing your project from a general perspective and offering in-depth views of elements like transition flows between screens and interface animations (including buttons) are more likely to receive a higher place in the prize rankings.
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@ContestBot will begin accepting submissions at a later date. We will further clarify the submission instructions closer to the deadline.

If you're looking for more contests for designers, there are similar third-party competitions being held by @CryptoBotRU.
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2023-09-13 22:58:34 Telegram UI Competition for iOS: Results

Out of the 27 total submissions, 23 implemented at least one animation flow – and 21 entries have earned rewards.

The new archive animations proved particularly challenging for all contestants – as no one was able to implement the provided design flow for every possible state of the chat list.

However, Hip Mantis deserves special recognition for their excellent implementation of the chat preview flow. For the strongest submission, Hip Mantis receives 1st PLACE – also noting their solid attempt at the archive animation and years of contest participation.

As previously announced, #overdue entries were accepted, while being moved down 1 place as a penalty.

Please meet the winners:

1st PLACE – $3,000

Hip Mantis

2nd PLACE – $2,000

Entries that implemented both parts of the task with less severe issues than other submissions.

Hip Hyena
Subtle Duck
Ace Rat

3rd PLACE – $1,250

Submissions that implemented only the first part of the task (the archive flow), but did not cover the chat preview flow OR were affected with more severe bugs.

Funny Pigeon
Jolly Frog
Subtle Jackal
Quiet Seal
Fierce Goat
Perfect Wasp
Perfect Hawk, penalties:
– Overdue entry ( 2nd place).

4th PLACE – $750

Apps featuring only the second part of the task (the chat preview flow) OR entries with extreme issues.

Bold Shark
Funky Tapir
Tall Penguin
Grim Cow
Savvy Swan
Noble Beaver
Agile Starfish
Large Whale
Smart Fish

BONUS – $500

Sexy Crab, penalties:
– Overdue entry ( 4th place).

Congratulations to the winners and a warm welcome to all Telegram Contests newcomers! Open / Comment

2023-09-03 00:54:35 Telegram UI Competition for iOS Prize fund: Up to $25,000 Deadline: 23:59 on September 3rd (Dubai time) Who can participate: Everyone Results: September 13th, 2023 Telegram is hosting a small competition for iOS developers while our major contests are… Open / Comment

2023-08-23 19:55:49 Telegram UI Competition for iOS Prize fund: Up to $25,000 Deadline: 23:59 on September 3rd (Dubai time) Who can participate: Everyone Results: September 13th, 2023 Telegram is hosting a small competition for iOS developers while our major contests are… Open / Comment

2023-08-23 19:55:25 Telegram UI Competition for iOS Prize fund: Up to $25,000 Deadline: 23:59 on September 3rd (Dubai time) Who can participate: Everyone Results: September 13th, 2023 Telegram is hosting a small competition for iOS developers while our major contests are… Open / Comment

2023-08-23 19:55:24 Telegram UI Competition for iOS

Prize fund: Up to $25,000
Deadline: 23:59 on September 3rd (Dubai time)
Who can participate: Everyone
Results: September 13th, 2023

Telegram is hosting a small competition for iOS developers while our major contests are taking a summer break.

The Task:
Implement two new animation flows into Telegram for iOS based on the provided mockups. No third-party UI frameworks are allowed.

Evaluation Criteria:
The smoothness of animations, adherence to the provided mockups and design elements, the overall stability of the app – and the absence of significant flaws (including crashes, performance issues, visual glitches, noticeable element blinking, layout errors and more). Proper support for iOS 17 will be considered a bonus.

Devices:
During the evaluation stage, submissions will be tested on a broad range of iOS devices: iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 14 Pro, iPad Pro, etc.

Winners may be offered a chance to explore further cooperation opportunities with Telegram.

Submissions:
Contestants will be able to submit their entries to @ContestBot later. We will further clarify the submission instructions closer to the deadline. Open / Comment

2023-03-18 23:00:26 Telegram Call UI Contest: Results We received 49 submissions in total – 21 Android and 28 iOS apps. We are pleased to see many newcomers included among the familiar contest contributors who continue to climb the ranks. We would like to remind the community… Open / Comment