Are you a business owner who is at a bit of a loss when it comes to getting graphic designs created? If so, crowdsourcing your creative projects through DesignCrowd can prove to be a resource.
Even if you know next to nothing about design techniques, and only a smidgen more about technology, you’ll be able to work the user-friendly platform with ease.
In no time, you’ll have designs rolling in based on precisely what you’re looking for.
Nervous about launching a DesignCrowd contest?
If this is your first time using a crowdsourcing platform, it is perfectly understandable to have some worries about running a design contest. Rest assured that even if you don’t come from a design background, there’s no need for concern. Here are a few frequently asked questions from fellow first-timers that you may too be wondering about.
How will I write the brief?
You simply have to explain what you want in as much detail as you can in order to get designs that are similar to what you have in mind. Check out any example logo design brief and any web design brief to get an idea of how easy and uncomplicated the whole process is.
And even if your needs are vaguely defined in the brief, you can still launch a contest as part of your brainstorming process in order to come up with a more clearly-defined goal based on the results you get.
Most projects on DesignCrowd start receiving designs within the first few hours, so you can quickly update your brief as soon as you see the initial ideas filtering in.
Check out our article on how to write a design brief for more information.
How will I know which design to choose?
If you are having difficulty in choosing the winning design, you can ask staff, colleagues, friends, family, and even your own clients to vote on their favorite design via the poll tool.
For more advice on choosing the right artwork, read our article on How to check if your designs match the brief you submitted for your business.
What if I don’t like any of the designs?
What’s great about crowdsourcing is that it brings out a wide range of designers, with some even showcasing work that is not necessarily what you were expecting in the first place. This is not a bad thing per se, because you can may gain new ideas you hadn’t thought of before which work well.
If you don’t find the perfect design, you can always provide feedback so that a designer can revise and re-submit a version that is more to your liking.
In the case that you don’t want any of the designs, DesignCrowd offers a money back guarantee so you have nothing to lose.
How it works
- The first step is to post a creative brief that describes your project requirements.
- Designers from around the world will start submitting their work within hours of you launching the project.
- You can then give your feedback and request revisions in order to get closer to your ideal design.
- The final step is to choose the design that perfectly represents your brief and hopefully exceeds your expectations.
- If you don’t like any of the designs, you can get your money back. More information on our refund policy can be found here.
The takeaway
Crowdsourcing though DesignCrowd is a great option to get a quality logo, web, and graphic design in a quick and cost-effective manner. Don’t worry if you don’t have any technical knowledge, the platform is user friendly and you can leave all the creative production stuff to the pros.
Ready to give it a try!? Click here to get started on your design project.
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Written by DesignCrowd on Monday, January 23, 2017
DesignCrowd is an online marketplace providing logo, website, print and graphic design services by providing access to freelance graphic designers and design studios around the world.