So, let’s say you’re starting a new ministry, organization, or need a quick logo or graphical design. Your budget is shot because of overfeeding the high schoolers on the last trip to Six Flags (but it was so worth it) but you’re stuck.
What to do?
Perhaps you should try 99Designs, Crowdspring, or Incspring, three design services that can get you a logo, design, or even creative web site quickly and cheaply.
It’s fairly straightforward and simple to begin. Take a look at some of the examples and then give it a go if it suits your fancy.
Please know that you “get what you pay for”.
I say this to kindly remind you that you are not guaranteed in any way, shape, or form a “world class” design by a fortune 50 firm. These are independent designers, and you’ll get submissions that pretty much span the talent cloud from very good to the “is this a joke” submission.
I know, I’ve tried.
But the results were satisfying for my budgetary needs.
Side note for those that strongly dislike “spec” design (speculative design).
I know the issues and the arguments. I agree with both worlds. You have to submit, though, that these three can provide valuable resources to startup ministries, organizations, or those who need some quick design on the cheap and who understand that they are “getting what they pay for”.
The End.
Will do thanks.
I really like 99Designs. They seem to have a great setup and they are an offshoot of SitePoint, which is definitely a plus in my book. Mmm, I love me some SitePoint.
sitepoint. puaha. yes, good read.
Adrian, you sound like the kind of guy that I would want to talk to about design. We've got a shoestring to work with for '09 so most "services" are out of the question. Someone who can get creative while being creative might be the right fit. DM me if interested in ome work next year. (@scbubba)
cool.
I do not want to aimlessly plug, but I will. The lady who designed my logos and branding did an awesome job and she is cheaper than most of those sites.
sksulek.com. She is pretty good.
Wes,
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for your input! it'll be helpful for our readers.
hehe. go plug away.
Thanks for the mention John, glad to see you found IncSpring. I just want to clarify the differences between IncSpring and the other two services. IncSpring is not a spec site or a contest site, similar to 99designs and CrowdSpring. On IncSpring, you'll search through logos and/or domains that have already been created by designers around the world. If you find one you like but need some revisions, just contact the designer. You'll see what you get before you pay for it so there are not any surprises. I strongly agree with your statement "You get what you pay for", but you see what you're getting with IncSpring so no need to worry. Thanks again!
The funny thing is, I charge way less than even those places. Think something may be wrong with my prices?
Yeah… that sounds fishy bro.
Doesn't really matter I guess, people don't hire me anyway. I think it would be cool if I met a Christian who was a designer who didn't charge much. Seems like he would be the guy I want.
stay upbeat brother!