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Submitted by: george with elogocontest
On 2008-11-18 at 10:58 AM
An asset for both designers and clients, but not a replacement for what has come before
As founder of eLogoContest I obviously think that design contests and spec work are an asset to both the design and business community. At the same time, as a designer
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Submitted by: techjunky
On 2008-11-20 at 09:43 AM
design contests are perfect for small businesses
As a small business owner I think that sites like 99designs are the perfect solution for me when I need a logo for a new company. I'm not starting fortune
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Submitted by: des
On 2008-11-20 at 10:06 AM
anti spec work - pro design contests
I am all about design contests, but I never take on spec work one on one with a client. I also never participate in design contests where the money isn't
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Submitted by: spech8r
On 2008-11-18 at 12:39 PM
Spec Work Is Destroying the industry
Spec work is a joke, design contests are not in any way a legitimate way for a company to develop a brand. Are they going to start selling logos at
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Submitted by: kbacot
On 2009-04-14 at 04:44 AM
If “cheap” is your overriding purpose and primary objective, beware.
A question for the would-be contest holder: If you were not allowed to utilize elogodesign.com unless your company agreed to work with your customers for the same terms as set
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Submitted by: hulu229
On 2008-11-20 at 10:11 AM
Only for amateurs and children
No reputable designer is going to do work for free. The only "designer" who will do work for free is the one who is either not talented enough to get
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