Well, why just writing about corwdsourcing when you also can use it for your own business? This is why we just launched an open logo design contest at CrowdSpring to get a new logo for the MCPC 2001 conference.
Head to the project page to submit your entry. At the time of writing this blog positing, only one design has been posted, but there is much more time until the deadline on Feb 22.
crowdSPRING, like similar sites like 99designs or Elance, is an online marketplace that offers businesses (or private people -- I saw quite some requests for logos for special birthdays or family celebrations) to use an idea competition to get a custom logo, web, or graphic design. Seekers post a briefing on the requested outcome, watch how "the world" contributes ideas, and choose the concept they like most.For creatives, these sites often offer a a new platform for their talents where title and experience don't matter. However, there also is quite some controversy. Still I believe that for many creatives, these sites also offer really new opportunity, and while I have met a few graphic designers that find this way of competition not sustainable and fair, others like this new opportunity.
I am very curious to see how this will turn out. You will see the outcome very soon at the new conference site.
And if you have the skills or a great idea, submit your MCPC 2011 logo design.
Personally, I am quite on the fence regarding the use of a crowdsourcing site for a logo design. It is still a touchy issue for most designers who said that crowdsourcing is a no-no for obtaining a logo design. I have tried crowdsourcing before and I know the risks involved but it comes within the territory. But there are other no-frills logo design websites online such as www.logobee.com, www.logodesignstation.com, logoyes.com, etc. which are actually great in getting a professional logo design at a fraction of the price and minus the risks of crowdsourcing (plagiarism is one of them). Seeing that there are no consultation services, the price is significantly lower than that of conventional design firms. For instance, I have tried http://www.logodesignstation.com and the experience was indeed a positive one. I managed to get my business logo design at an affordable price and the turnaround time was great as well. Highly recommended. Although crowdsourcing for logo designs could be a bane for some, many find it to be a viable alternative to get a fast logo on the cheap. It all depends on the individual actually.
Posted by: Keisha | July 12, 2011 at 10:11 PM