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I have just posted a contest on the portfolio page that may be of interest to those of you who want to have some fun!...WE ARE FOR REAL!... If your interested, an actual truck template with artwork..in Cdr. format can be made available for use in your design and I will email it to those of you interested.
We look forward to seeing what you guys can come up with! As you can tell, we at Dreamweaver Studios beleive in SHOCK value...as well as being a little crazy!
As a matter of fact, I will consult with Steve and have y'all help me vote on the winner. I do not profess to be good at this sort of graphical work. Y'all are the Letterheads. I will forward to Steve authorization for payment to the winner!
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Hey guys; I just logged on and read the replys to my contest suggestion. This may be a bit premature but I guess I was a bit surprised by this last comment (from raven)although from reading the latest hot topic and the numerous replies to it, I guess I should'nt be.
I felt I needed to clarify what it was that I actually was asking for. ALL I want is placement of the company name, phone number, and "sign graphics" on some sort of background using shadow effects etc on the rear quarter panel area as to compliment and not take away from the rest of the image. Our company logo has already been established which is the entire truck image. Someone who is good at this would probably spend 2 hours maximum time on.
I thank you Don for your interest and I have to ponder the thought of someone who finds this to be of no value, why, after 3 days on this site, I am a resident and they are still just a visitor after a full year? Mind boggling...guess their too busy chasing down all that money they are making!
My ulterior motive to this whole project was to meet and get to know folks that share the same artistic ideologies along with the vast knowledge base they have obtained as well as I. I guess I need rethink my direction.
------------------ Robert Beverly Dreamweaver Studios Arlington, Texas
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I'm a bit surprised at the responce here too. I think I understand what you guys are trying to say. As professionals, our design time should always be billed. No exceptions? Am I right? Let's think about this for a minute. How many of us have taken part in Design Cost Workshops here or in the mags without any hint of compensation? Didn't we get together awhile back to design Glenn Taylor a new logo? Isn't it true we submit photos of our work to various Design Contests every year? In truth, only a few win but our designs are used in the contest holders advertising at no cost.
My understanding is that Robert is a signmaker just like the rest of us. All of us have run into a wall design wise from time to time, especially when trying to design something for our own use. What is so bad about asking a fellow Letterhead for some help? If done right, it can even be a great learning experience. If you happen to win the $200, that's just an added perk.
This is really an issue of personal choice. I can understand both sides of the debate here, but this is Letterville and we are all about sharing our knowledge with others. In my opinion, I should not be chastised if I make a decision to donate my time or skills to a fellow Resident.
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No need to apoligize Stephen. You are certainly not a bad guy for having a different opinion. I fully understand your opinion about doing designs for free.
My point was that this is Letterville. Right or wrong, many of us Letterheads invest all sorts of time and money on Letterhead projects that we proudly show off at live meets. Our only reward is recognition and the warm, fuzzy feeling that goes along with winning approval from our peers. There is a benefit if we can learn something from the process design process.
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