Comments on: Logo Design “Contests”

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By: Richard Salzman

Richard Salzman — Tue, 08 May 2007 00:49:11 +0000

I have seen all types of “contests” for art or logos some for low prize money and some for larger amounts, even over $1,000. but it is still just a way to get work on spec. No one should ever do work on spec and contests should be boycotted. http://www.richardsalzman.com/

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Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:09:00 +0000

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By: Pop Stalin

Pop Stalin — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:03:32 +0000

The only value I see in them is getting to hone your skills. Knowing that you may not win, one needs to look at it from the point of view that it’s “design practice.” I guess you could also look at it as portfolio pieces.

On a whole other topic, it’s kinda like these freelance sites where people post things they need done. If you look at their price range, they’d be better off going to these forums and holding a “contest.”

By: Steve Tucker

Steve Tucker — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:18:52 +0000

I saw one of these recently except the guy who was holding the contest was giving away a iPod Shuffle. These things cost about £100 ($180ish) from the shops, yet professionally we charge between £150 and £250 for logo design. Not only that, but even were you to do the work for this knock down price there is still no guarentee you’re actually going to win. Im not going to go so far as to call it a scam, because people who enter know what they are letting themself in for, but I personally dont see them as a viable use of time and energy.