hi
will the result be strictly based according to the brief

yes

I have a few questions.

1. What colors are you referring to above? I do not see any specified colors in the brief. The slider says colorful which sounds like you want something bright? or do you want Blue which is associated with masculine colors -  could you be more specific?
2. It says wordmark - no pictures. Does this mean you want Text only?

any help would be greatly appreciated
thanks

1 - no particular colours in my mind - black is ok too!

Can you please provide feedback on design submitted.  There are three days left before contest ends and I would like to have time to modify if you desire.  Thanks!  *k*