Logo Competitions (Logo Crowdsourcing)

Definition

You submit your design specifications at the logo competition site, receive logo "entries" from many designers and you pick a winner.

Problems with Logo Competitions

1. Accountability
Logo competition hosts have to police thousands of designers of all ages and nationalities, people not on their payroll. It seems inevitable that some of the designs will be copied from existing logos, from stock art and from clip art. Have a look at Specwatch before you decide to launch your logo competition.

2. Responsibility
The main difference between a normal custom logo project and a custom logo project on a logo competition site is the relationship between the client and the designer. In traditional design you deal with a designer who is part of a design firm - which has a telephone number, a web site and an interest in building a long-term relationship with the client. In a logo competition, the designer is often only a username, someone who might be unavailable later. You might want to have the logo resent to you after a hard drive crash or you might want to confront the designer if it turns out your logo is already trademarked by someone else. In traditional design you can, but your logo competition winner's commitment to you ends when the competition ends.

Who should use logo competitions?

If you are fairly knowledgeable in logo design yourself and know what pitfalls to look out for, logo competitions can offer incredible value for money. If you'd like a designer who takes responsibility and guides you to a great logo, you are better off with a normal custom logo or a pre-designed logo.

How much?

At most competition sites the competition owner (client) sets the price. $250 is the minimum if you want to attract good designers to your competition. $400 to $600 is recommended.

Where to launch your logo competition

CrowdSpring
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99designs.com
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There are many other logo design competition sites out there (they are popping up like mushrooms). Right now, these are the two worth your time.

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