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Comment on The Designer’s Survival Guide by Brett

Brett — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:43:40 +0000

Thank you for reading the article! I can’t say I’m a Senior Graphic Designer with 60 years under my belt, but this is the industry as I see it right now. I just hope others can benefit from my writings.

I hope you understand I have no personal vendetta against 99designs.com or crowdspring.com. Some might think, “Well he didn’t amount to anything on those sites and he’s just bitter now.” I’m just describing my experiences as I had them. I clicked the designer profile link and noticed some interesting figures. Some designers have entered a ton of contests, but only won a small amount. So it might be for some and it might not. I think it’s important for designers to investigate both sides before they take my word for it. Hopefully you can see my pro-active stance on the issue.

Best Regards,
Brett

Comment on The Designer’s Survival Guide by Jason Aiken

Jason Aiken — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:26:33 +0000

Enjoyed the article – and who could argue with the spirit behind it.

You should check out some of the designer profiles on our site:
http://blog.99designs.com/category/designer-profiles/

May provide some insight on how crowdsourcing sites, like 99designs.com, can be successful to designers.

I think the most successful designers at 99designs…

1. Honor the design process and communicate openly with the client – “the why” behind their design
2. Don’t let themselves get discouraged

Be that as it may – I understand it’s not for everyone.

All the best,
Jason
99designs.com

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Comment on The Designer’s Survival Guide by johnny G

johnny G — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:41:35 +0000

Also, don’t ask for $50 or more an hour if your portfolio is $20 an hour work. I have been shocked at what some freelancers have been charging to do work. If you do freelance for an agency, realize I need to make money off your time. If I don’t make any money off your time I am just getting you work for YOU to get paid. If your a top shelf designer… See More you should ask $35-50 an hour. If you are a production artist 15-30 an hour. KNOW HOW TO PRICE YOURSELF! BTW If I get you working in my shop for a per hour wage that you think is beneath you, then prove me wrong. If your work knocks me out I will pay to keep you.

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Comment on Inspirational Album Cover Art by Mike Goldstein

Mike Goldstein — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:29:13 +0000

Hello from Portland –
As someone who makes his living promoting and selling the works of the talented designers, illustrators and photographers who have created some of the best-known album covers of the past 40+ years, I’m always happy to see postings and articles by others in the design field that talk about how album cover design has influenced them (and pop culture in general).
A group of folks I know are working on creating an Album Cover Hall of Fame web site this year, so keep your eyes peeled – hope that you agree with our initial selections and that you’ll comment on them and future ones as well.
Keep up the good work
Cheers – Mike G – RockPoP Gallery – Portland, OR

Comment on Twitter Tuesdays by Brett

Brett — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:01:09 +0000

Sure, feel free to quote anything on here. Thanks!

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vimilel — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:13:27 +0000

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Comment on Brick Laying à la Speculative Work by Brett

Brett — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:10:13 +0000

Thanks Amanda! The thing about logos is this: you are creating an identity for a company that should plant a seed in consumers minds. Think of the Nike Swoosh or the Macintosh Apple. Simple, but effective and well worth the price paid for their logos. The return both companies have received, I’m sure, has well exceeded their logo payment. In my opinion you are charging not only for your talents and crafts, but you are charging for the reassurance that what you will create will be an effective logo. As the old adage goes, “You pay for what you get for in this world”. Creative industries like Graphic Design is no exception!