I'm going to try something new. . . it is called 99designs. I haven't decided if this is just another step towards cheapening the worth of graphic designers, or if it an effective way to get good designs to more people. The site is made up of clients and designers. The clients will post a job they need such as a new logo, clothing design, websites, books, magazines, or packaging design and then provide a short description of the requirements. From there the 'contest' will be added to the list, and designers submit their version of the logo, website, packing etc. The client will chose their favorite, the file will be exchanged for money and the process starts all over again.
Yesterday I thought I would just go ahead and jump right in. There was a logo contest for a new store, modern, simple and striking were the descriptive words provided. Target market: gay women. Okay. Not a market I have a great deal of experience with but I am a women so that had to count for something. Quickly knocked out a few logo ideas, just to get the ball rolling. Went to submit them, denied. Apparently I had to be a 'gold' member to enter in that specific contest. Good to know, I will remember that for next time.
So, there I was with some lovely logos that no one will ever get to see. . . until now. Here are the final results of my very first attempt at 99designs. Next time I'll make sure I can actually join the contest.
Yesterday I thought I would just go ahead and jump right in. There was a logo contest for a new store, modern, simple and striking were the descriptive words provided. Target market: gay women. Okay. Not a market I have a great deal of experience with but I am a women so that had to count for something. Quickly knocked out a few logo ideas, just to get the ball rolling. Went to submit them, denied. Apparently I had to be a 'gold' member to enter in that specific contest. Good to know, I will remember that for next time.
So, there I was with some lovely logos that no one will ever get to see. . . until now. Here are the final results of my very first attempt at 99designs. Next time I'll make sure I can actually join the contest.