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

[Denise Batalha]

Kris,

I've always likened the idea of these skills being too easy to be paid
their worth as being seen as simple as coloring. What I don't get is if
they clearly see these skills as so simplified it requires little to no
pay, why don't they just do it themselves? I am, by no means, implying that
is the case here. Good/great designers cost money, and I completely
understand the overwhelming weight of the costs any organization, or
individual lacking the funds, can be.

Denise

On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 2:05 PM kris badertscher via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> As a media and communications/graphic designer, I found this *contest* to
> be incredibly disrespectful to the ever-expanding community of pioneer
> valley creatives who so often have to go against their better judgement and
> take work either pro bono (hoping that it leads to paid a gig), for barter,
> or for slave-wage labor just in order to pay a bill.
>
> This cultivated western Massachusetts mentality of bargaining for free or
> underpaid labor predominates in this region where creative workers are
> consistently being taken advantage of because so few opportunities present
> themselves.
>
> Whether it's photography, video, graphic design, or another skilled
> creative endeavor, other professionals in the Valley seem to think that
> these skills require nothing more than just a press of a button. Or maybe
> they do know and understand that having a subscription to Adobe or
> Microsoft products or other applications, plus equipment and training in
> order to make their designs for clients are outrageously expensive and they
> don't care. Because right, there's always the bounty of students to hire
> willing to put up with unpaid labor early in their careers.
>
> This mindset hurts all of us. We all then have to accept underpaid labor
> as an exploited community in order to survive, never mind *thrive*. What
> results is that no one outside the creative community gets a sense of what
> a project *actually* costs which repeats this unethical cycle.
>
> Living in the age of wanting something for (nearly) nothing is doing
> everyone a disservice and my recommendation is to first research the market
> and know how much a particular job costs. And please consider the cost- not
> just of what you are offering in exchange for labor or products, but the
> cost to all of us who live with the consequences of that mindset.
>
> Cheers, Kris
>
> sustainabilitydesigner.com
>
> On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 12:36 PM Rich at OTN via Hidden-discuss <
> hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
>
>> You do realize that that amounts for barely 4 hours of a reasonable wage
>> for a graphic artist
>> and that only goes to the winner -- really doesn't sound in line with
>> your company name.
>>
>> I'd hope to see something more, maybe at least a percent of sales
>> OR just hire an artist.
>>
>> Think about it.
>> On 9/20/2019 6:37 AM, Jessica Gifford via Hidden-discuss 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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