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Need
An Affordable Logo - Try A Logo Design Contest
Designing
a professional logo is never an easy task, especially if you are
working with a limited budget. Logos can range widely in price depending
on the design firm you choose and their level of expertise. Considering
you may also be paying by the hour if you want to see a lot of options
before making your final choice the costs will add up.
Although there is probably no substitute for hiring
a professional designer an entertaining plan B is to hold your own
logo design contest. The concept is pretty self-explanatory and
can be done through websites such as Design Contest or Logo Contest.
For a set amount of money (typically around the
$200 mark) you hold an online contest where freelance designers
everywhere will compete to create your new logo. Certain contest
can generate up to 50 different submissions and the level of quality
is often quite impressive. Certain freelancers will submit multiple
designs giving you a wide range of options to choose from before
making your final decision.
A logo design contest a cool and cost effective
way to get a quality logo for start-up companies although it does
come with a few drawbacks to be aware of first:
1. If you don't find a logo you want even with
all the various submissions you will still need to pick a winner
and pay the fee.
2. In certain cases if you want any further
revisions from the winning entry you may have to pay the designer
additional charges for their time.
3. You will only have rights and ownership
to the design you choose, you do not get to keep all of them.
4. There are no guarantees in terms of what
the final product will be. The designers who enter the contest will
be random and you won't be able to speak with them in advance.
Even with the minimal risks involved holding
your own logo design contest will usually produce some decent results.
Having a strong logo is still an important part of your company
image and something you want to do right the first time. If hiring
a reputable design firm is not in the cards to start with this is
an opportunity you probably don't want to pass up!
Advance Creative
is your one stop shop for your graphic design & internet marketing
needs. We specialize in logo design, business cards, flyers, posters,
brochures, web development, powerpoint presentations, business
proposals and more. Call 403-547-5443
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