So I began designing that Design Contest site idea (pics) - GoFuckYourself.com

galleryseek · 01-26-2005, 12:18 AM

Home Page - rough draft of the main page of the site.

Contest Page - rough draft of the page where a particular contest is displayed.

In reference to a thread I started last night:

Quote:

Originally Posted by galleryseek

I notice here on GFY there's a lot of contests mainly for logos and such.

I assume this has been done already, but a site where you can signup and start your own logo contest for example - and designers can enter the contest and post their entries and the contest starter can choose the winner... GFY is sufficient with this obviously, but the one advantage this service would have is probably a much bigger designer-base which gives you, the contest starter more variety.

I see this working out well, and not only for logos.

If something like this exists, point me in the direction!

Thanks.

also another advantage of this service over a normal gfy contest is the owner can choose to rate the designs that come in - which will give the designers a hint as to what type of style the owner prefers (hence providing the owner with more accurate designs). also a public rating could be added in too.

opinions?

sonofsam · 01-26-2005, 12:19 AM

thats very nice looking ! congrats and good luck

NaughtyRob · 01-26-2005, 12:21 AM

I like the idea.

Morgan · 01-26-2005, 12:24 AM

bout time someone did that.... been talked about for decades

BradM · 01-26-2005, 12:25 AM

DAMNNN good idea man. Very nicely done.

Michaelious · 01-26-2005, 12:26 AM

Really great pics mate

pinkbee · 01-26-2005, 12:30 AM

Cool!

Please let us know when the site are ready!

candyflip · 01-26-2005, 12:33 AM

Awesome idea. Can't wait to see how you implement the idea.

Your other sites are top notch.

TheMob · 01-26-2005, 12:36 AM

nice looking site. but it has been done. many times.

galleryseek · 01-26-2005, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMob

nice looking site. but it has been done. many times.

the research i've done indicates otherwise.

the couple that I saw, were just based around forums and not a custom system. so there would be a significant advantage with something like this.

Dynamix · 01-26-2005, 12:46 AM

Great idea. Suggestions:

Add usage (print, web only, shirts, etc.) if not vector

Add payment options (will pay via epass only, epass + paypal, epass + paypal + moneybookers, etc.)

candyflip · 01-26-2005, 12:47 AM

Would the designers have profiles or portfolio sections? All sorts of stats you could post there.

Endless possibilties.

galleryseek · 01-26-2005, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynamix

Great idea. Suggestions:

Add usage (print, web only, shirts, etc.) if not vector

Add payment options (will pay via epass only, epass + paypal, epass + paypal + moneybookers, etc.)

ah yes, definitely. thanks

Dynamix · 01-26-2005, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by galleryseek

ah yes, definitely. thanks

or trades, sorry forgot that. trade for traffic/etc.

galleryseek · 01-26-2005, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

Would the designers have profiles or portfolio sections? All sorts of stats you could post there.

Endless possibilties.

Yep.

And I'm not going to have 2 seperate members areas as you might think it'd be (one for contest starters and one for designers) - it will be one members area with the ability to start a contest and/or design as well.

The profile/portfolio would contain all designs arranged in an ordered fashion along with started contests.

Also contest alerts via email.

sharpx9 · 01-26-2005, 12:56 AM

very cool

wdforty · 01-26-2005, 12:59 AM

Looks sweet! Nice idea.

AdultRMX · 01-26-2005, 01:22 AM

Nice idea bro! If you need some help, hit me up

Triple 6 · 01-26-2005, 01:31 AM

great idea - but to make it work good, you should put some clauses and shit in there. I have lots of ideas for something like this. You can always get at me on ICQ, 168....845...246

heres one right off the bat ,

whoever starts the contest has to pre-pay the cash prize. You really need to avoid people freeloading peoples work, so you have to guarantee a winner per contest, even if the design isnt offically used, its total crap when a bunch of designers put their hard work into something and nobody wins, or they hire someone else to make a design 'based' off their favorite(s) from the contest.

Also have all submissions auto-watermarked, of course.

damn i can go on and on and on. I thought about thiis idea several months back, but just never had the time to put it in action.

GL with it

Triple 6 · 01-26-2005, 01:35 AM

yoooooooooooooo

galleryseek get on ICQ i have to tell you somethinggggggggggggggggggggg

Pornwolf · 01-26-2005, 01:36 AM

That's a hot idea GC. You are always using your noggin!

01-26-2005, 01:43 AM

Great idea

Hotrocket · 01-26-2005, 01:56 AM

Great Idea!

I am looking forward to submitting my entries in the various contests..I shy away from half of the ones posted here because they seem kinda shady the way so many have turnned out in the end.

I think Triple 6 has a great suggestion and it would give the submitters much more motivation and confidence in the program.

Quote:

whoever starts the contest has to pre-pay the cash prize. You really need to avoid people freeloading peoples work, so you have to guarantee a winner per contest, even if the design isnt offically used, its total crap when a bunch of designers put their hard work into something and nobody wins, or they hire someone else to make a design 'based' off their favorite(s) from the contest.

Good Luck!

SilverTab · 01-26-2005, 01:59 AM

looks AWESOME!...

lmk if you need a programmer to work on it!

reynold · 01-26-2005, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galleryseek

Home Page - rough draft of the main page of the site.

Contest Page - rough draft of the page where a particular contest is displayed.

In reference to a thread I started last night:

also another advantage of this service over a normal gfy contest is the owner can choose to rate the designs that come in - which will give the designers a hint as to what type of style the owner prefers (hence providing the owner with more accurate designs). also a public rating could be added in too.

opinions?

Great site. I like the colors, they are pleasing to the eyes.

PHPdude · 01-26-2005, 02:27 AM

i like it, looks very professional. good idea.

VeriSexy · 01-26-2005, 03:06 AM

Very good idea, looks great

DesignWise · 01-26-2005, 04:42 AM

I DONT LIKE THE IDEA!!!! lol... i wish i couldnt like it.. but the idea is brilliant... hit me up if theres something i can do...

$5 submissions · 01-26-2005, 04:45 AM

Yep. Set up an escrow.

Also, have a reputation ranking system like on ebay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple 6

great idea - but to make it work good, you should put some clauses and shit in there. I have lots of ideas for something like this. You can always get at me on ICQ, 168....845...246

heres one right off the bat ,

whoever starts the contest has to pre-pay the cash prize. You really need to avoid people freeloading peoples work, so you have to guarantee a winner per contest, even if the design isnt offically used, its total crap when a bunch of designers put their hard work into something and nobody wins, or they hire someone else to make a design 'based' off their favorite(s) from the contest.

Also have all submissions auto-watermarked, of course.

damn i can go on and on and on. I thought about thiis idea several months back, but just never had the time to put it in action.

GL with it

galleryseek · 01-26-2005, 09:29 AM

Good ideas guys, I will keep you updated on the progress.

coolasafanman · 01-26-2005, 09:34 AM

looks pretty cool, good luck with its launch!

Basic_man · 01-26-2005, 09:47 AM

I hate contest because sometimes you just waste your time

shuki · 01-26-2005, 09:49 AM

Great looking mockup so far and great concept. Good luck with it

FuckFind · 01-26-2005, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galleryseek

Good ideas guys, I will keep you updated on the progress.

hey bro... were you aware of the outpost?

http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/?showforum=4

Same sort of idea... but hey, they probably need some competition! I'd suggest going over all that and trying to improve the little BS they pull ;)

Good luck to you as always.

FF

galleryseek · 01-26-2005, 10:22 AM

well guys unfortunately this idea won't be happening from me.

I signed an NDA half a year ago that had a slight mention of a site like this and I completely 100% forgot about it and the owner contacted me.

You can expect something similar in the near future from someone else.

Der Schleicher · 01-26-2005, 10:24 AM

Nicey nice design

candyflip · 01-26-2005, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galleryseek

well guys unfortunately this idea won't be happening from me.

I signed an NDA half a year ago that had a slight mention of a site like this and I completely 100% forgot about it and the owner contacted me.

You can expect something similar in the near future from someone else.

Hey man...you should talk to him for sure. I know he's got it somewhat coded, but maybe the two of you can work together.

galleryseek · 01-26-2005, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

Hey man...you should talk to him for sure. I know he's got it somewhat coded, but maybe the two of you can work together.

Already did. He won't budge. He'll be using this design.

That's what I get for signing fuckin NDAs!!!! AGH!! haha. such a disappointment!

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01-26-2005, 12:33 AM	#8
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galleryseek Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 8,234	well guys unfortunately this idea won't be happening from me. I signed an NDA half a year ago that had a slight mention of a site like this and I completely 100% forgot about it and the owner contacted me. You can expect something similar in the near future from someone else.

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