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<p>All content to be included in a vExpo lobby must: </p>

<p>All content to be included in a vExpo lobby must: </p>

*Be '''available on the web''' (e.g. department site, GCwiki, GCpedia, Youtube, etc.) so that we can link to it directly.   

*Be '''available on the web''' (e.g. department site, GCwiki, GCpedia, Youtube, etc.) so that we can link to it directly.   

**''Note: the Digital Academy will not host any content for the lobby. However, the team can provide support to help you find the best options to make your content available on the Web.  

:Note: the Digital Academy will not host any content for the lobby. However, the team can provide support to help you find the best options to make your content available on the Web.  

*Be available in '''both official languages'''''

*Be available in '''both official languages'''''

*Be '''accessible''' (i.e readable using assistive technology, alt text, transcripts, closed captions, etc.)

*Be '''accessible''' (i.e readable using assistive technology, alt text, transcripts, closed captions, etc.)

**''Note: The CSPS Digital Academy is committed to offer content and products that are fully accessible and inclusive. Content that does not meet accessible requirements will not be included in the lobby (e.g. no PDFs will be accepted).''

:Note: The CSPS Digital Academy is committed to offer content and products that are fully accessible and inclusive. Content that does not meet accessible requirements will not be included in the lobby (e.g. no PDFs will be accepted).''

==== Public Access ====

==== Public Access ====

*have the appropriate copy rights to be shared publicly.

*have the appropriate copy rights to be shared publicly.

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<p>'''Note:''' Although we do not recommend it, it is possible to restrict access to GC employees by hosting your content on a GCpedia page, which can only be accessed when on the GC network.</p>  

<p>:'''Note:''' Although we do not recommend it, it is possible to restrict access to GC employees by hosting your content on a GCpedia page, which can only be accessed when on the GC network.</p>  

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==== Note - Hotspots ====

==== Hotspots ====

<p>All  the vExpo lobby elements mentioned above will be converted into a hotspot (or link). The hotspots allow the participants to navigate to the target destination where they can view the content (web page, youtube, presentation, etc.). Each hotspot has a descriptive text and icon that are displayed in a card that appears when the user moves their mouse over it. This same card is also re-used in the mobile and accessible version of the lobby. </p>  

<p>All  the vExpo lobby elements mentioned above will be converted into a hotspot (or link). The hotspots allow the participants to navigate to the target destination where they can view the content (web page, youtube, presentation, etc.). Each hotspot has a descriptive text and icon that are displayed in a card that appears when the user moves their mouse over it. This same card is also re-used in the mobile and accessible version of the lobby. </p>  

<p>All content to be included in a kiosk must:  

<p>All content to be included in a kiosk must:  

*Be '''available on the web''' (e.g. department site, GCwiki, GCpedia, Youtube, etc.) so that we can link to it directly.   

*Be '''available on the web''' (e.g. department site, GCwiki, GCpedia, Youtube, etc.) so that we can link to it directly.   

**''Note: the Digital Academy will not host any content for the kiosk. However, the team can provide guidance to help you find the best options to make your content available on the Web.''  

:''Note: the Digital Academy will not host any content for the kiosk. However, the team can provide guidance to help you find the best options to make your content available on the Web.''  

*Be available in '''both official languages'''.

*Be available in '''both official languages'''.

*Be '''accessible''' (i.e readable using assistive technology, alt text, transcripts, closed captions, etc.)

*Be '''accessible''' (i.e readable using assistive technology, alt text, transcripts, closed captions, etc.)

**''Note: The CSPS Digital Academy is committed to offer content and products that are fully accessible and inclusive. Content that does not meet accessible requirements will not be included in the kiosk (e.g. no PDFs will be accepted).''

:''Note: The CSPS Digital Academy is committed to offer content and products that are fully accessible and inclusive. Content that does not meet accessible requirements will not be included in the kiosk (e.g. no PDFs will be accepted).''

==== Public Access ====

==== Public Access ====

<p>The vExpo is available publicly on the Web for anyone to see and access. By default, all content available from the lobby and in the kiosk should:  

<p>The vExpo is available publicly on the Web for anyone to see and access. By default, all content available from the lobby and in the kiosk should:  

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<p>'''Note:''' Although we do not recommend it, it is possible to restrict access to GC employees by hosting your content on a GCpedia page, which can only be accessed when on the GC network.</p>  

<p>:'''Note:''' Although we do not recommend it, it is possible to restrict access to GC employees by hosting your content on a GCpedia page, which can only be accessed when on the GC network.</p>  

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**Character limit: 100 (including spaces)

**Character limit: 100 (including spaces)

**In both official languages

**In both official languages

*'''Icon''' to be used on the hotspot card (in both OL, if it includes text) - see note on Hotspots above

*'''Icon''' to be used on the hotspot card (in both OL, if it includes text) - see [CSPS_Digital_Academy/Virtual_Expo/Content_%26_Design_Guidelines#Hotspots note on Hotspots] above

**These icons are used to accompany the hotspot’s descriptive text, therefore should correspond with the text   

**These icons are used to accompany the hotspot’s descriptive text, therefore should correspond with the text   

**If not provided, our designer will use standard icons from our library  

**If not provided, our designer will use standard icons from our library  

<div style="text-align: center;">''Example of a virtual kiosk with 3 panels''</div>

<div style="text-align: center;">''Example of a virtual kiosk with 3 panels''</div>

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<p>''Note: It can sometimes be tempting to want to add as much information as possible on the kiosk and use as much real-estate as possible. However, this is not recommended as it can become overwhelming for the viewers and fail to achieve the main objective - to encourage viewers to click on the kiosk links and learn more about what you have to offer.''</p>

<p>:''Note: It can sometimes be tempting to want to add as much information as possible on the kiosk and use as much real-estate as possible. However, this is not recommended as it can become overwhelming for the viewers and fail to achieve the main objective - to encourage viewers to click on the kiosk links and learn more about what you have to offer.''</p>

<p>Kiosks often include 4 key elements:</p>

<p>Kiosks often include 4 key elements:</p>

<p>'''Kiosk identity:''' Positioned at the top of the middle panel, this area includes the name of the kiosk (e.g. organization name) and, if available, any image or official logo associated with it.

<p>'''Kiosk identity:''' Positioned at the top of the middle panel, this area includes the name of the kiosk (e.g. organization name) and, if available, any image or official logo associated with it.

[[File:Kiosk panel title.png|center|250px]]

[[File:Kiosk panel title.png|center|350px]]

<div style="text-align: center;">''Example of a kiosk title panel using a logo and a name.''</div>

<div style="text-align: center;">''Example of a kiosk title panel using a logo and a name.''</div>

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<p>'''Content elements:''' This includes the different pieces of content that are displayed on the kiosk. They are the key elements that attracts the viewers’ attention, on which they can click to navigate to more detailed information (i.e. Website, video, etc.). This usually includes a combination of icons or images (ex: screens-shots of a web page or video, stock images, etc) with some short decorative text that helps to give some quick and short context to what the idea or project is about.

<p>'''Content elements:''' This includes the different pieces of content that are displayed on the kiosk. They are the key elements that attracts the viewers’ attention, on which they can click to navigate to more detailed information (i.e. Website, video, etc.). This usually includes a combination of icons or images (ex: screens-shots of a web page or video, stock images, etc) with some short decorative text that helps to give some quick and short context to what the idea or project is about.

[[File:Kiosk decorative text.png |center|250px]]

[[File:Kiosk decorative text.png |center|350px]]

<div style="text-align: center;">''Example of a piece of content represented by a screenshot and short decorative text.''</div>

<div style="text-align: center;">''Example of a piece of content represented by a screenshot and short decorative text.''</div>

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<p>'''Contact information:''' This will be the points of contact that can be used by viewers to reach out to you, follow you on social media, etc., usually making use of social media icons.

<p>'''Contact information:''' This will be the points of contact that can be used by viewers to reach out to you, follow you on social media, etc., usually making use of social media icons.

[[File:SM icons.png |center|250px]]

[[File:SM icons.png |center|350px]]

<div style="text-align: center;">''Example of a contact information section.''</div>

<div style="text-align: center;">''Example of a contact information section.''</div>

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<p>'''Hotspots:''' Any of these elements mentioned above will be converted into a hotspot ( link) that viewers can click on to navigate to the target destination (i.e. Website), which is the actual content we want people to see. Each hotspot is accompanied by an information card that appears at the bottom of the screen on mouse-over (when the viewer’s cursor hovers over the hotspot). This information card includes a descriptive text and icon, and is used as a call to action, explaining why they should click on the link (e.g. Learn about the Discover Series. Visit the Website,). The text and icon used within the information card is also re-used for the mobile and accessible version of kiosk.

<p>'''Hotspots:''' Any of these elements mentioned above will be converted into a hotspot ( link) that viewers can click on to navigate to the target destination (i.e. Website), which is the actual content we want people to see. Each hotspot is accompanied by an information card that appears at the bottom of the screen on mouse-over (when the viewer’s cursor hovers over the hotspot). This information card includes a descriptive text and icon, and is used as a call to action, explaining why they should click on the link (e.g. Learn about the Discover Series. Visit the Website,). The text and icon used within the information card is also re-used for the mobile and accessible version of kiosk.

[[File:Kiosk hotspot desc cards.png|center|250px]]

[[File:Kiosk hotspot desc cards.png|center|350px]]

<div style="text-align: center;">''Example of a hotspot and its description card.''</div>

<div style="text-align: center;">''Example of a hotspot and its description card.''</div>

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==== Visual content guidelines ====

==== Visual content guidelines ====

<p>'''Display the optimal amount of content.''' To ensure a good and effective design, we recommend having 1 to 5 hotspot in each panel of your kiosk. Plan and choose the key projects or initiatives you want to showcase, to effectively guide viewers to click on each hotspot. If one panel has no hotspot, it’s a missed opportunity. On the other hand, having too many hotspots (more than 5) will overload the viewers and their attention will be split in too many directions, making it less effective.

<p>'''Display the optimal amount of content.''' To ensure a good and effective design, we recommend having 1 to 5 hotspot in each panel of your kiosk. Plan and choose the key projects or initiatives you want to showcase, to effectively guide viewers to click on each hotspot. If one panel has no hotspot, it’s a missed opportunity. On the other hand, having too many hotspots (more than 5) will overload the viewers and their attention will be split in too many directions, making it less effective.

[[File:Kiosk content do & donts.png‎|center|350px]]

[[File:Kiosk content do & donts.png‎|center|450px]]

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<p>'''Keep decorative text short and simple.''' The text used directly in the kiosk background acts as a decorative visual element and should only be used to provide additional context to the hotspot (often represented by an image or icon). As a result, the decorative text needs to be very short and simple, creating curiosity. This text is only decorative, and does not appear on the mobile and accessible version of the kiosk. As a result, do not include any important information in the decorative text that is not available elsewhere. Keep it short and sweet… using a long paragraph tends to discourage users and will lose their attention.

<p>'''Keep decorative text short and simple.''' The text used directly in the kiosk background acts as a decorative visual element and should only be used to provide additional context to the hotspot (often represented by an image or icon). As a result, the decorative text needs to be very short and simple, creating curiosity. This text is only decorative, and does not appear on the mobile and accessible version of the kiosk. As a result, do not include any important information in the decorative text that is not available elsewhere. Keep it short and sweet… using a long paragraph tends to discourage users and will lose their attention.

[[File:Kiosk decoractive text do & donts.png|center|350px]]

[[File:Kiosk decoractive text do & donts.png|center|450px]]

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:''Note: If you are uncertain about what images to include, you can suggest images and icons, which we will use as guides to create the final designs, ensuring a coherent look and feel.''

:''Note: If you are uncertain about what images to include, you can suggest images and icons, which we will use as guides to create the final designs, ensuring a coherent look and feel.''

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<p>'''Share your departmental branding books, guidelines, etc.''' Let us know if your kiosk should follow a specific departmental branding or look and feel. In order to insure that the final design respects the visual identity of the organization, make sure to share the branding book, or material. You are responsible to work with, and confirm with your communications team if and how the departmental branding should be used on the kiosk.</p>

<p>'''Share your departmental branding books, guidelines, etc.''' Let us know if your kiosk should follow a specific departmental branding or look and feel. In order to insure that the final design respects the visual identity of the organization, make sure to share the branding book, or material. You are responsible to work with, and confirm with your communications team if and how the departmental branding should be used on the kiosk.</p>

 

<p>'''Provide the right asset format and quality.''' To ensure high quality visuals, please send all assets in vector format (.ai, .eps, .svg, etc.). If not possible, send only high resolution images.

<p>'''Provide the right asset format and quality.''' To ensure high quality visuals, please send all assets in vector format (.ai, .eps, .svg, etc.). If not possible, send only high resolution images.

:'''''Note:''' Each panel in the kiosk is 2000x3000px. In this context, high resolution will have to be enough size to have a good representation of the given asset in that canvas size.''

:'''''Note:''' Each panel in the kiosk is 2000x3000px. In this context, high resolution will have to be enough size to have a good representation of the given asset in that canvas size.''

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