[Hidden-tech] Graphic design contest for a card deck

[Todd LeMieux]

Great replies, and I completely agree.

I really haven’t seen this in any other industry outside of creative
services (designers, web developers, photographers, musicians, etc)
“contests” to get essentially free work (and usually underpaid, for the
“winner”, if there is any payment involved). It’s just plain wrong.

Deb, your point is a valid comparison. Imagine having a similar contest for
bookkeeping services, or for legal representation? You get the point.

Sincerely,
Todd

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On September 26, 2019 at 1:43:29 PM, Deborah Chandler via Hidden-discuss (
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net) wrote:

Hi Jessica,

I agree with Rich. If your business is a profit-making business which
offers services to help people thrive, then paying for graphic design
services are helping a qualified graphic designer to "thrive".

What you have proposed is called "spec work", where you are only willing to
pay for a "winning" design. This spec work is frowned upon in the graphic
design industry. Imagine you sit down at a restaurant and you ask them to
serve you 6 different dishes, you try each one, and only pay for the one
you found tasty. You would never do that. Not many professions deal
with this issue the way creatives do. And the Graphic Artists Guild, among
others, speak up about it, have worked on Pricing and Ethical Guidelines
(PEGS) for just these types of issues, and support their members as they
adhere to these industry guidelines.

You may be unaware of this issue, you may have seen other people do
contests like this and thought it was okay to do. But please be aware that
it is not accepted in our industry, and I for one, kindly request that you
choose to hire a qualified graphic designer and negotiate fees that pay
them a good rate for their good work. If you are not familiar with this
hiring process, how to choose a qualified designer, I am sure there are
many folks here who can help you out with that, and some will be willing to
quote on your project and provide trusted advice on various aspects of the
process through to completion.

Best on this project,
Deb

On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 8:27 AM Jessica Gifford via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> Hi All,
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> I'm running a design contest for the back and box of a customized deck of *Connection
> Cards*, which are used in a program that helps participants get to know
> new people, build social connections, and develop friendships. Each card
> has a question that participants answer as part of the program. There will
> be a $150 prize for the winning design. You may email
> jessica at growingwellness.life for entry guidelines. Please pass along to
> anyone who may be interested.
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> Thanks!
> Jessica
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> Jessica Gifford, LICSW
> www.growingwellness.life
> 413-548-4688
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