i sometimes browse different online jobsites looking for small gigs. Some people ask for a logo, if you send them a logo, how do you protect yourself from it being stolen?
same with logo contests, should i ask for something like enteance form or something?
Side question, anyone know of a website where graphic artists or photographers or any other creative people can post small jobs that they need help with or check to see if there are small creative jobs?
2007-10-25 07:54:34 · 5 answers · asked by zorro1701e 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
Contracts mainly. Chances are if you're doing a logo people are going to try and low ball you or just screw you out of the $$$ completely. It's hard because the money you lose is never really enough to go to court over.
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http://www.design21sdn.com/ is a social networking site for designers. I haven't gotten the chance to check it out yet so I couldn't tell you if it is any good.
2007-10-27 07:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work, very strictly, by contracting with my clients. I write up a contract, being very specific about the clients expectations and, exaclty, what I am providing for the client, including ownersip and usage of the images I create.
I may, rarely, sell complete ownership of the image's rights to the client. More often, I retain ownership of the image and sell (license) the client limited rights to the image, such as for a one-time ad, or a limited timed usage. For example, if a restaurant wants me to design a menu, the contract will specify that I retain ownership of the layout, and, any changes to the menu will require the owner to come back to me to make the changes and renegotiate a new contract for the reproduction of the menu.
I haven't entered a contest, but, for you, I would suggest you register the copyright of the image you create, BEFORE sending in your entry. Be carful and read EVERYTHING you can about the contest. Some contests require that entrants give up ownership of ALL the images sent in. While not illegal, it is a pretty shady way for them to get a lot of "free" artwork.
2007-10-26 14:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First rule of being a graphic designer: don't do spec work. Meaning, don't produce work where you won't be paid for it unless they like it. Your time is valuable and you should be paid for it. Otherwise, you will run the risk of having your work stolen.
Regarding logo contests, I think they are a great way of getting your feet wet and increasing the amount of work in your portfolio. But read the fine print. If it says that even if you don't win, the logo becomes their property, then you should not enter.
2007-10-25 15:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by lunarboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a mark on it and make it a jpeg. This should prevent the person from taking apart the layers, and the mark will prevent them from using it in general. Or you could make it a low-resolution image.
2007-10-29 13:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by Lynne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you goggle it (designs, freelance, jobs), a whole bunch of sites should come out.
2007-10-25 14:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by lolitakali 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋