Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    Noise launches Elite Edition of its Best-Selling Smartwatch, ColorFit Icon 2

    September 25, 2023

    Infinix provides affordable, feature-packed smart TVs starting September 27th on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days

    September 25, 2023

    vivo launches vivo Y56 5G in a new 4GB+128GB variant

    September 25, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Trending
    • Noise launches Elite Edition of its Best-Selling Smartwatch, ColorFit Icon 2
    • Infinix provides affordable, feature-packed smart TVs starting September 27th on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days
    • vivo launches vivo Y56 5G in a new 4GB+128GB variant
    • Pocket FM Surpasses 100 Million Downloads on Google Play Store
    • GOVO launches the all-new GoSurround 750 Soundbar at just Rs. 5,499/-
    • Blaupunkt launches PS150 and PS75 Party Speakers
    • Bluei unveils the 10000mAh wireless charger with 30W power delivery and 20W magnetic wireless charging feature
    • Boston Levin launches Storm Pods TWS: 60 Hours of Pure Immersive Sound
    Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube
    Mobility IndiaMobility India
    • News
    • Interview
      • Channel Focus
      • Retail Focus
    • Reviews
      • Product Featured
      • Hot Product
    • Featured
      • Top Stories
      • Event
      • Report
    • Gadgets
      • Smartphones
      • Imaging/Camera
      • Laptops
      • TV
      • Audio
      • Apps
    • E Mobility
      • EV
      • Auto
    • Gaming
    • Home Appliance
    • Make In India
    Mobility IndiaMobility India
    Home»News»Hike Messenger launches the ‘Great Indian Sticker Challenge’
    News

    Hike Messenger launches the ‘Great Indian Sticker Challenge’

    MOBILITY INDIABy MOBILITY INDIAMarch 9, 2015No Comments3 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Hike messenger, India’s only homegrown chat application, announced the launch of the ‘Great Indian Sticker Challenge’ (GISC); inviting designers from all over the country to participate in creating stickers for the app. In August last year, Hike, announced that its users were sending over 3 Billion stickers a month. Of the 10 Billion+ messaging volumes per month, stickers contribute to over 30% of the traffic. In its quest to scale up the choice of stickers, and yet have the best content, hike launches a unique crowdsourcing model that calls Indian designers to build for India.

    The design challenge offers a set-up similar to a design studio, virtually, wherein illustrators, graphic designers, animators, caricaturist, cartoonist can come together to showcase their talent to over 35 Million+ users and also win cash prizes of up to Rs. 20 Lacs. In addition, every shortlisted entry will be rewarded Rs. 10,000 and will be given artist credit on hike messenger for their respective sticker pack. Furthermore,  they will be empanelled for future work of Hike Limited. India’s top design colleges and institutes such as NIFT, PEARL academy, Arena Multimedia and MAAC amongst many others who have encouraged their students to participate in this contest.

    Commenting on the design challenge, Kavin Bharti Mittal, Founder & CEO, hike messenger, said “Stickers have played a significant role in transforming the messaging experience. Today we see 3 Billion stickers exchange on hike. We believe that the ‘Great Indian Sticker Challenge’ will not just bring together the crème la crème from the design industry for the contest, but will also give a chance to thousands of talented designers to find a new way of earning recognition for their creative talent.”

    The Great Indian Sticker Challenge is a platform open to everyone who can design graphic illustrations, irrespective of their age or academic and professional credentials. The registration and submission is open until March 31, 2015 at gisc.hike.in. The winners can grab prizes up to Rs. 20 Lacs and the results will be announced on April 15, 2015.

    Launched in December 2012, hike has over 35 Million users and has raised $86 Million from Tiger Global and BSB till date. The app also boasts of a fairly young user base with over 90% of its users being under the age of 25 and residing in India. The chat application has localized features, which are developed keeping in mind the infrastructural and cultural requirements such as Hike Offline – lets you message your friends even when they’re offline, Hidden Mode– allows users to hide their private chats with a password, Stickers – helps users express more in their own language, amongst many others.

    Founder & CEO GISC Great Indian Sticker Challenge Hike Messenger Kavin Bharti Mittal
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
    MOBILITY INDIA
    • Website

    MOBILITY INDIA Bureau: If you have an interesting article/experience/case study related to the ICT industry to share, please send us at editors@roymediative.com

    Related Posts

    Noise launches Elite Edition of its Best-Selling Smartwatch, ColorFit Icon 2

    September 25, 2023

    Infinix provides affordable, feature-packed smart TVs starting September 27th on Flipkart’s Big Billion Days

    September 25, 2023

    vivo launches vivo Y56 5G in a new 4GB+128GB variant

    September 25, 2023

    Comments are closed.

    YXL
    Top Stories
    Cover Story

    TWS Market – Affordability & Appealing Aesthetics attribute to unparalleled performance

    By MOBILITY INDIASeptember 21, 20230

    Follow @mobilitymag Convenient and hassle-free way to listen to music TWS stands for True Wireless…

    Cover Story

    Sleek & Stylish Chargers to Energize Your Devices in No Time – Instant Fast Chargers that can fuel the devices

    By MOBILITY INDIASeptember 1, 20230

    Follow @mobilitymag A mobile charger is a portable charger that allows users to restore power…

    News

    Best Mobile Phones below 30K

    By MOBILITY INDIAJuly 5, 20230

    There are too many options available to the consumers when it comes to mobiles under…

    News

    First Made-In-India Chip To Be Rolled Out By December 2024: Minister

    By MOBILITY INDIAJune 27, 20230

    First Made-in-India chips are expected to be rolled out by December 2024, Union Minister for…

    News

    Power banks – the IdealOption, to fuel your devices while on the Go

    By MOBILITY INDIAJune 18, 20230

    Power banks are portable chargers, which are equipped with a circuit to control the power…

    About Us
    About Us

    A-23, 1st Floor Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-1, New Delhi-110020 (India)

    Telephone: 011-41602841, 011-40536384 -87

    Mob No. : 09811346846, 09625243429, 08287406709

    Regd.Off.: 38-B/56 Block, C. R. Park, New Delhi-110019.

    My Story

    Retail jobs in India down 12 percent amid record festive sales

    By MOBILITY INDIAOctober 8, 20220

    Femina Miss India world, Ms. Sini Shetty visited U&i booth at Big 7 Expo

    By MOBILITY INDIAAugust 30, 20220
    1 2 3 Next
    ISSUE

    Mobility Magazine September 2023

    September 20, 2023

    Mobility Magazine August 2023

    August 19, 2023

    Mobility India Magazine July 2023

    July 22, 2023

    Mobility India Magazine June 2023

    June 16, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube
    • Home
    • Contact
    • About Us
    © 2023 Mobility India. Designed by Roy Mediative.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.