ICON Selection Process: 2023-25

Guidelines and Instructions

1. Juniors are expected to submit the tasks as per their vertical

preference.
● For the 1 st preference, both the tasks mentioned in the
document need to be performed.
● For the 2 nd preference, any one of the given two tasks should
be performed.

2. Proper naming conventions to be followed for the files:

FirstName_LastName_VerticalName
● Example: Kurt_Dias_Admin

3. If for any particular vertical, you have more than two files to submit,
kindly put them in a zip folder and upload the same. The naming
convention of the zip folder is to be the same as above.
 Vertical: Creatives

Task 1:

Create a poster with any tool of your choice for the Gallery Exhibition at ICON.

Or

Create a short video (30 to 60 seconds preferably) that demonstrates how different
events are hosted under the yearly flagship event Icon. This can be in a reel or video
format.

Task 2:

Make an instagram grid of 3 X 3 to display 9 events of ICON ‘23. Follow a similar Theme
for the whole grid.

Note:
● Making a video will always earn you some brownie points.
● Attach your video and poster in a zip file.
● Naming convention eg. Shriya_Dhongde_Creatives
 Vertical: Public Relations

Task 1:

Design a plan of action for ICON for the next 4 weeks. The plan should include
innovative ideas about the posts to be posted, the frequency of the posts, and
content/caption related to the post. Also, highlight the plan of action you suggest for
the same for better reach.

Task 2:

Prepare the launch plan for the ICON YouTube channel. The presentation should
include a pre-launch event and campaigns to be run when the handle goes live. Also,
highlight the strategy for meeting the target audience.
Optional: Make a report for the entire ICON to be published in the newspaper.

Note:
● Submit the tasks by uploading them on the Google form provided
● Naming convention eg. Himanshu_Lande_PR
 Vertical: Sponsorship

Task 1:

List down 5 different categories of potential sponsors for ICON.

It may be near our campus, Big Brands or Someone from your family, relatives or
friends . Draft an Email to approach them for sponsorship.

Or

Draft an email to an IT company to conduct a Codeicon (Hackathon) event at K. J

Somaiya Institute of Management wherein they can use our institute as a platform.
Where they will provide cash prizes to the winners and an internship to participants
based on personal performance during the hackathon event.

Task 2:

HDFC Bank has come to visit our campus, based on your conversation over a call
he/she is neutral, he/she may or may not be interested in sponsoring.
So, you have to pitch them in such a way that they give us maximum sponsorship.
You have to complete this task by recording a video of you explaining about our
campus and benefits of sponsoring us or make a simple video with your background
voice.

Note:
● The mail draft is to be submitted in a .doc or .pdf format.
● Submit the tasks by uploading them on the Google form provided
● Naming convention eg. Rashi_Savani_Sponsorship
 Vertical: Development

Task 1:

Create a website for ICON with a fully functional login and registration feature. The
login and Registration feature should include database connectivity(No hard coding).
The site should include a user input Form page with CRUD operations. The use of any
framework for the creation of the website is allowed.
Preferred Database: Mysql.
-Optional Tasks (Session Management, Mobile Responsiveness, Send Confirmation
Emails on form Submit)

Or
Task 2:

Create a Mobile application. Create a Signup, The login and Registration feature
should include database connectivity(No hard coding). Create Simplistic/Aesthetic
Design and add features accordingly. Use any App development Technology like
Flutter JS, Android Studio, Swift etc.

Note:
● No use of drag-and-drop tools allowed like WordPress, Wix, Shopify, etc.
● No hard coding is allowed.
● All the relevant files to be zipped and uploaded in the form.
● The Zip should include a word file which mentions all the technologies used for
development of the project like Frontend, Backend and Database technology.
Mention if any additional API’s are used.
● Naming convention eg. Hardik_Shetty_Development
 Vertical: Logistics

Task 1:

Prepare a list of items that are in stock and a list of inventory that should be
purchased as required. The list should include the item's name, quantity, need, and
required amount.

Task 2:

The ICON contributors who are working day and night to ensure the event's success
intend to print t-shirts for approximately 120 people. Make a list of the activities that
must be completed in order to complete this task. Make a list of vendors who do
T-shirt design and printing around the Institute.

Note:
● Create the .doc or .pdf file for both tasks.
● Naming convention eg. Raj_Rathod_Logistics
 Vertical: Events

Task 1:

Create a presentation for a hypothetical event and present how you would plan the
entire event from beginning to end. Discuss the constraints with the participants,
judges, risks, budget, sponsors, etc. Make sure the event is hybrid, i.e, suitable for
both online and offline.

Task 2:

Visit the ICON pitch ppt that was previously shared via email. Examine all technical
and nontechnical events and note down the venue and time slot for each in a
document.

Note:
● Create the .doc or .pdf based on the requirement.
● Naming convention eg. Vidhi_Gandhi_Events