Killer Designer
So I started a thread on the NY Tech meetup list. (As you know, I’m not new to starting controversy on the list) but i thought I would share with everyone this new issue. I posted that I need a killer designer (which I still need!!!) and someone wrote that I should use 99designs.com to host a contest and find a designer for $99. Then a screaming matched ensued between people that think these things are the devil and between those that love these cheap ways to get free work. Personally, I think every service has its place - if people use them, clearly some people like them but some excerpts for my friends out there … Mile: But if someone is using a ‘bidding system’ that groups dev-shops against 17yr old high school students and 3rd world development agencies, they seriously have no fucking clue how to run a business.That tells me two things: a- they don’t have a budget b- if they did have a budget, they’re so ungodly stupid that they’re going to be a nightmare to work with until they somehow manage to lose their budget…When you bring up spec work like 99designs… i think add to that description the word “unconscionable” Dean: The thing I personally like about using 99designs is sometimes you see bits from each design you like and then you can give the designers who incorporate your feedback into their revisions. It’s a very different process and more beneficial than just using one designer, almost like a ‘group brain’ which delivers better than singular ever could.Dave: I have to say I agree 100% with Jonathan. Apply the 99designs “framework” to your business/industry and suddenly it doesn’t seem so appealing. Eddie: Jonathan, angry much? 
Chill, brother, chilllllllllllllll. Jonny: The 99Designs thing is a waste of effort because great design takes skill and time. (You’ve heard of 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration?) When I design for a customer, if they are properly budgeted, even for a tiny project I’ve wrapped my mind and effort around connecting their concept and taste to their clientele. I won’t (and nor will anyone else with a degree of and degree and experience) spend my limited and valuable time playing in some concept.?Dean: If some dude in Hungary or Poland is able o make a living out of it who are you to say that he shouldn’t be able to make his living this way.
