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

[Denise Batalha]

I concur with Deb in regards to this. Another pet peeve is "exposure".
Exposure doesn't pay the bills. However, considering you're a non-profit,
allow me to offer another suggestion: pro bono. See if there are any
artists willing to "volunteer" their skills and time for a non-profit. I
have personally done so for Hampshire College. The way I looked it was an
additional piece to add to my portfolio. No, I wasn't just "starting out".
I actually had been a functioning designer prior to getting my Bachelor's,
as I had already some years of experience under an Associate's, but I was
doing anything and everything to get a foot in the door. Literally took me
11 years, no thanks to my alma mater (no help with job placement and
they're a local school, as well (act like they're equally as prestigious as
an Ivy League)). That's beside the point, but you never know who might be
willing. Alternatively, you could look into GD majors/minors (students) who
may be looking to add something they've professionally designed to add to
their portfolio.

Thanks, Deb, for mentioning the Graphic Artists Guild. I had no idea such a
group existed and will definitely look into them.

Denise



On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 1:43 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,
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Jessica
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> Jessica Gifford, LICSW
>> www.growingwellness.life
>> 413-548-4688
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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