Guys... let's just try and take it down a notch or two... I think we all get the pros and cons of going with a site like 99designs. I have to admit thought that every now and then I enjoy the challenge and do take part in an interesting competition (most of the time though ending up surprised at the winning choice). I also know a few illustrators in Asia and Eastern Europe who do make a living of 99design and are very happy with the opportunities the platform provides you with. Steverd chose to go this way and it's fine if it works for him. His choice and hopefully a successful one.
I do agree though that the GS forum is the wrong place to copy the 99design approach and run 'cheap as chips' competitions. It's not what this forum is about.
I think it's time to close this thread and move on.
Probably going to come off like public enemy #3, but....
Personally I think these "Need logo design", "Need logo feedback" and "Look at my new logo" threads need to go. At least out of the art and graphics section. They have nothing to do with art and graphic issues pertaining to GameSalad and seem to take up the majority of the topics here. These are more like special business/consultation needs. Not saying there should not be a forum for this, but maybe under a consultation section?
well done Steverd for holding your ground... $300 will get a great selection on 99 Designs. I'm sure if you posted that budget at first you would have got A LOT of takers
I am a professional designer by day ($150 p/h) and I work for an agency but at night I like to work of game graphics and as the GS community is close to my heart so I am more than happy to do logo concepts for a small fee.
I wish I'd picked up this thread earlier as I would have been happy to help (or try)
I hope this hasn't tainted your view of the GS community as on the whole they are a great bunch you usually bend over backward to help...
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Steverd chose to go this way and it's fine if it works for him. His choice and hopefully a successful one.
I do agree though that the GS forum is the wrong place to copy the 99design approach and run 'cheap as chips' competitions. It's not what this forum is about.
I think it's time to close this thread and move on.
Personally I think these "Need logo design", "Need logo feedback" and "Look at my new logo" threads need to go. At least out of the art and graphics section. They have nothing to do with art and graphic issues pertaining to GameSalad and seem to take up the majority of the topics here. These are more like special business/consultation needs. Not saying there should not be a forum for this, but maybe under a consultation section?
I am a professional designer by day ($150 p/h) and I work for an agency but at night I like to work of game graphics and as the GS community is close to my heart so I am more than happy to do logo concepts for a small fee.
I wish I'd picked up this thread earlier as I would have been happy to help (or try)
I hope this hasn't tainted your view of the GS community as on the whole they are a great bunch you usually bend over backward to help...
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