Are you thinking of solving a challenge or have already started one? Then this is for  you.  If you are wondering what a perfect solution looks like, we have got your back. Read through and you will have all the keys to create a spotless final solution. Each challenge guidelines will specify which format your solution should be handed in. Regardless of the format, the solution you submit will always contain the Deliverables of the challenge. Ensuring that your solution document(s) is/are visually qualitative is key, as an idea well presented is a more powerful idea. 

When it is relevant and applicable, your solution will be presented using blackbear templates. 

Why blackbear templates?

Consistency, by using blackbear templates it allows you to present a solution in a format which is consistent from beginning to end. Font, colours and style are aligned throughout the presentation, allowing the reader’s optimal focus on the content of your solution. Ultimately, the quality of your solution is enhanced.
Having ready-made templates is a time-saver. You can dedicate your time fully to your solution without worrying about the visual.

Where can you find the blackbear templates?

As you click on a challenge of your choice, you land on the challenge page. The templates are always located below the ‘’present us’’ box. They will become visible once your motivation is approved for the challenge.

Are templates provided for all formats?

We will provide templates for the list of formats as laid out below. In addition, we have created a brand guideline document that allows you to either further customize your blackbear template or to create a template in other formats.

• Powerpoint/google slides including a variety of slide templates organised per category (graphs, presentation with text etc.); 
• Excel/google sheet;
• Word/google doc

How to create the perfect solution?

A final solution not only contains a conclusion but elaborates on the steps taken to reach it. The final document(s) you submit should include distinct parts detailing your work to reach your conclusion. However, substance is not the only way to achieve the highest solution quality. Paying attention to the organisation of your solution and its layout will strengthen the overall quality of your solution.

Each challenge is different, and so will each solution be. But the following points are common to all solutions:

• Making your thought-process, your research-process and your approach clear gives your final solution/findings additional value.
• Your findings, whether a conclusion, recommendation, product/app prototype  or other, are the core of your solution. They are the heart of it as they match the deliverable requirements. The focus should be on them. They should have a central role and sufficient space in your solution.
• The visual: the focus of the reader should be on the content of your document. Ensuring clarity, consistency and logical organization throughout your solution document(s) allows the reader to stay focused on your findings.

Layout tips

• For PowerPoint/Google slides: do not overcrowd your slides with text. If a lot of text is required, make sure to organise it in a logical way. E.g. highlighting titles, categorising it in smaller digestible chunks.
• For PowerPoint/Google slides: your slides must be clear, and the main idea should be visible in one glance.
• Be consistent with the style and organisation of your solution (e.g. titles and subtitles, font size) throughout the whole solution document.
• For further information, it is useful to go through the blackbear brand book guidelines, attached alongside the templates on the challenge card.

You now have all the cards in hand to create the perfect solution document. Time to get solving! If you have any questions, please use the Support button in the bottom right corner of your screen, and we will happily assist you.