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Below are best practices to follow when collecting content and adding design elements for your Grid Experience. We’ve provided guidelines for character limits, supported media file types, logo/experience background standards, and screensaver recommendations.
Single user
Aspect ratio – 16:9 or 9:16
Portrait or Landscape format
Resolution: HD (Landscape: 1920 x 1080; Portrait: 1080 x 1920)
The upper left corner is reserved for a company logo (size should not exceed 350px x 100px)
Uploaded by the KODEX Team
File type: A PNG or EPS file required from client
If you're using a light background, a black or color version of your logo is recommended. If you're using a dark/black background, a white solid logo will be more visible.
The background image can be customized/changed.
A generic background will be provided by the KODEX Team, or a custom design solution is also
available upon request.
The upper right corner is reserved for an Experience title.
This can be implemented within the CMS, but is not required. If a title is not entered, this area will remain empty.
Title Line 1: 15 characters
Title Line 2 (required): 15 characters
Each square can be customized with an individual image that will be implemented within the CMS.
You can change this Section Image as often as you would like.
Filter area can be customized to fit your current brand colors.
Category titles can be customized within the CMS. You can change or update this content as necessary.
Custom Fields 1-4: 35 characters (per line/per field)
Each content category can be customized with images, videos, or audio files that will be implemented within the CMS.
You can change or update this content as necessary.
The title and description can be tailored per content category through the CMS system.
The description is able to scroll, so the length of the description can vary.
Unlimited characters; Scrollable
Interface elements (close button, icons, title, and custom category titles) can be customized to fit your current brand colors.
1920 x 1080 (recommended); if smaller, can negatively impact overall experience level
File type: JPG or PNG
1920 x 1080 (recommended); if smaller, can negatively impact overall experience level
File type: MP4 or WMV
CMS will obtain thumbnail from video to display with play icon
Client to add a title and description to audio files through spreadsheet. If neither are provided the app will default to showing the file name only (ie. 2019KODEX_Welcome.mp3).
Title: 35 characters
Description: 200 characters
File type: MP3 or WAV
Provide 1 brand color to the KODEX Team
Color will be implemented throughout the UI within the application.
For best visibility, avoid bright and saturated colors.
Upload images AND/OR select images from Collection that will appear as a slideshow on monitor.
Customizable screensaver text through the CMS; defaults to ‘Touch Anywhere to Begin’
For a more interesting screensaver, make sure to upload at least 5 images to give it a little variety.
We’ve heard your content struggles, and we’re here to help! Follow these best practices below for a smoother content upload process.
Start by creating folders for each content section (i.e. Animals, Flowers, Food).
Separate your Media from your Content documents.
Make sure your filenames are easily recognizable. If they are very long or random, be sure to rename them before entering them into your spreadsheet and uploading.
Once your folders are organized, it’s time to enter content into your spreadsheet.
Uploading mass amounts of content is made simple with our spreadsheets. Click the button below to download the template and get started.
Spreadsheet is compatible with Microsoft Excel 2009 or later versions.
Open your spreadsheet and confirm that it looks like the image below. Once you have the correct document open, you may begin entering in your content one line at a time.
Double-click on the “Custom Field” title and rename the columns (maximum of 4 columns).
For more information, scroll down to: “4. CUSTOM FIELDS 1-4” below
Navigate to your Finder window and copy and paste the filenames into the “Media” column. This will eliminate any typos and issues while uploading your media. Make sure you separate your filenames with a comma and a space between each filename (i.e. Animals-1.jpg, Animals-2.jpg).
Once you’ve completed your spreadsheet, it’s time to upload your content to the CMS. See Next Steps.
Click on the “Audio Files” tab at the bottom of the Excel document.
Enter in the Filename.
If you want the user to see a Title and Description (so they will have context behind what they are listening to), enter in a Title and Description in the columns next to the Audio Filename. If you do not enter a Title and/or Description, the filename will be shown within the application.
For a complete explanation of how your spreadsheet translates to your application, see the image below.
After you do your initial upload, you will no longer need your original spreadsheet. The hard copy will be saved within the KODEX CMS and can be accessed and downloaded at anytime. Any changes you make to your Collection will also be updated within that spreadsheet automatically.
