Crowdsourcing from the 'client' viewpoint
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- polyestercorp0
It's the "100% money back guarantee if you don’t like the results." that I think is the biggest issue. It creates a belief in clients that not using what was created means not having to pay for it even when working with more established designers. I've only had one client (years ago) not pay and they used that line based on their experience from crowd sourcing.
- akrok0
^
true. it's kinda like talking to a wall. won't be much of a conversation.
- Josev0
People within our profession are partially to blame, if there weren't 415 needy people this wouldn't be a problem. There's just as much ignorance within the design profession (about business, long term sustainability, etc.) as there is outside of it.
- Josev0
It's pointless to argue with these people and the comments usually end up making designers look unprofessional. I'm not sure how to combat this, but trying engage people who are unable to see that this is exploitation isn't going to work.
- brandelec0
"When you think about what you get from a crowdsourcing contest, you realize how powerful this new trend really is. For a minimal amount you are able to tap the creative abilities and talents of a multitude of people across the world. Why pay one designer 10 times more for a product you may not like? You may also end up materially affecting someone’s life – some of our design submissions came from developing nations where $2,500 means a great deal. The one big drawback is that it is a time-consuming endeavor, and to manage a good contest takes a decent amount of planning and focus. Trust us though, it’s worth it."
- MSTRPLN0
"I wouldn’t skimp in this area as there is a clear correlation between the amount of the award and the quality and number of designs you will receive. You can also rest easy knowing that most crowdsourcing sites have a 100% money back guarantee if you don’t like the results."
WOW!
- akrok0
nice, they use orange cause they are cheap-o-s.
- brandelec0
oh look a comment field
- lukus_W20
Needs brettbashing imo.
- comicsans
I used quotes because the term 'john' might be more fitting.