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DWNees · 23-Sep-08, 4:52am

I just had an idea -- and it may be somewhat goofy...

Get your pen.... this is big!

What if cS had a guest designer, a big name -- I don't know who but I am sure that somewhere there is a designer who would love to participate and ask them to choose a project and do a submission. Not to actively participate in a project (it might even be a project that has already been completed), but to do a "star" design and discuss their process. This would be not just for the sake of bringing those kind of names to the site (which might have its own merits), but as a kind of "webinar" (I love that word, even though I am not Bill Curtis) - maybe once a month or so a different designer. It would certainly facilitate the learning aspect here for both designers and clients.

Or, a variation taking in some other ideas - maybe there could be a guest designer that could maybe do a type of portfolio review over submissions of completed projects - and discuss them in a constructive way? Maybe even that idea but have designers submit a design or two they would like to put through that process? Kind of like that do at conventions or conferences.

Just some random thoughts...
David (DWNees)

Ross · 23-Sep-08, 5:45am

David - brilliant idea! And you are right - it's big!

I play a lot of chess. A lot (50-100 games a week). And I always enjoy reading annotated games when an expert provides play by play color commentary. You're suggesting something similar and that could work really well.

So, how can we persuade a guest designer or two to do this? We do anticipate inviting guests to author video and audio tutorials later this Fall, but you've suggested something different and really unique. I love it! Let's brainstorm...

Ross

Angeline · 23-Sep-08, 5:31pm

David, what an interesting idea!

Would others be interested in seeing a "How I Made This [logo, website, other morsel of greatness]" post from guest designers in the Blog?

fredK · 23-Sep-08, 7:24pm

Of course. Go for it!

ZQuared · 24-Sep-08, 7:22am

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Originally Posted by Angeline

David, what an interesting idea!

Would others be interested in seeing a "How I Made This [logo, website, other morsel of greatness]" post from guest designers in the Blog?

Oh yeah, for sure! Great idea :D

estremke · 25-Sep-08, 7:15am

A 'How I Made It,' video segment would be phenomenal. I think just about everyone on cS has come across a logo or design and has been rendered completely speechless over the unfathomably unique design. Whether it be big name designers or even creatives here on cS, I think the video segment idea is wonderful.

Ross · 25-Sep-08, 4:12pm

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Originally Posted by estremke

A 'How I Made It,' video segment would be phenomenal. I think just about everyone on cS has come across a logo or design and has been rendered completely speechless over the unfathomably unique design. Whether it be big name designers or even creatives here on cS, I think the video segment idea is wonderful.

another GREAT idea! So - if anyone is interested in putting such a video or tutorial together - we'd be happy to let you guest publish it in the blog and we'll include it in the learning materials on the site. :)

Who's first? Just send me a note via PM...

Ross

Angeline · 25-Sep-08, 4:34pm

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Originally Posted by estremke

A 'How I Made It,' video segment would be phenomenal. I think just about everyone on cS has come across a logo or design and has been rendered completely speechless over the unfathomably unique design. Whether it be big name designers or even creatives here on cS, I think the video segment idea is wonderful.

That'd be brilliant! We definitely want to incorporate more unique video content into the blog, so that's an awesome idea..Thanks Evan!

Ross · 29-Sep-08, 7:43am

So, we have our first tutorial! Dirk (username: drik) put together a very nice tutorial showing how he recently designed a logo for a client. Read about it in our blog:

http://blog.crowdspring.com/2008/09/...e-qlicks-logo/

And please thank Dirk (in the blog) for sharing...

Ross

23-Sep-08, 5:45am	#2
Ross (Woak) Join Date: Mar-08 Posts: 2,682	David - brilliant idea! And you are right - it's big! I play a lot of chess. A lot (50-100 games a week). And I always enjoy reading annotated games when an expert provides play by play color commentary. You're suggesting something similar and that could work really well. So, how can we persuade a guest designer or two to do this? We do anticipate inviting guests to author video and audio tutorials later this Fall, but you've suggested something different and really unique. I love it! Let's brainstorm... Ross __________________ Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/rosskimbarovsky/ crowdSPRING Blog: http://blog.crowdspring.com/ My Blog: http://www.rosskimbarovsky.com/

23-Sep-08, 5:31pm	#3
Angeline (Sassafras) Join Date: Jul-08 Posts: 207	David, what an interesting idea! Would others be interested in seeing a "How I Made This [logo, website, other morsel of greatness]" post from guest designers in the Blog? __________________ Angeline, Community Manager Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/crowdSPRING Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Angel...ong/1030155522 Become a fan of crowdSPRING: http://tinyurl.com/crowdspringfb

29-Sep-08, 7:43am	#9
Ross (Woak) Join Date: Mar-08 Posts: 2,682	So, we have our first tutorial! Dirk (username: drik) put together a very nice tutorial showing how he recently designed a logo for a client. Read about it in our blog: http://blog.crowdspring.com/2008/09/...e-qlicks-logo/ And please thank Dirk (in the blog) for sharing... Ross __________________ Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/rosskimbarovsky/ crowdSPRING Blog: http://blog.crowdspring.com/ My Blog: http://www.rosskimbarovsky.com/

23-Sep-08, 4:52am	#1
DWNees cS Member Join Date: May-08 Posts: 134	I just had an idea -- and it may be somewhat goofy... Get your pen.... this is big! What if cS had a guest designer, a big name -- I don't know who but I am sure that somewhere there is a designer who would love to participate and ask them to choose a project and do a submission. Not to actively participate in a project (it might even be a project that has already been completed), but to do a "star" design and discuss their process. This would be not just for the sake of bringing those kind of names to the site (which might have its own merits), but as a kind of "webinar" (I love that word, even though I am not Bill Curtis) - maybe once a month or so a different designer. It would certainly facilitate the learning aspect here for both designers and clients. Or, a variation taking in some other ideas - maybe there could be a guest designer that could maybe do a type of portfolio review over submissions of completed projects - and discuss them in a constructive way? Maybe even that idea but have designers submit a design or two they would like to put through that process? Kind of like that do at conventions or conferences. Just some random thoughts... David (DWNees)

23-Sep-08, 7:24pm	#4
fredK cS Senior Member Join Date: Mar-08 Posts: 307	Of course. Go for it!

25-Sep-08, 7:15am	#6
estremke cS Member Join Date: Jun-08 Posts: 38	A 'How I Made It,' video segment would be phenomenal. I think just about everyone on cS has come across a logo or design and has been rendered completely speechless over the unfathomably unique design. Whether it be big name designers or even creatives here on cS, I think the video segment idea is wonderful.