Introduction for Designers - Page 2

Carbon · 11-20-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Redrum

Hi designsbyjulie and Carbon,

To be precise, we don't actually use the term "lack of caliper". That was strictly Mary's choice of words. DC just has a certain quality of designs that we are looking for, which I often refer to as the "quality standard" for designs. Each design in a portfolio is judged on a pass/fail basis - it either meets the standard or it doesn't. So there's nothing special or tricky that you have to present, as long as you have excellent designs to show off.

When I say "excellent", I really do mean Excellent! The designs have to be able to compete with the best of what's out there. I would love to recommend the Design Team for everyone, but the truth is that many (read: most) designers apply before they are ready.

Thank you for clearing everything up _Redrum, and I would have to agree with you on that 100%, your either good enough or not

. I hope to apply soon, I'd just like to get involved in the community a little more!

2ndFloorDesign · 11-21-2008, 11:03 AM

_Redrum, I appreciate the time and energy you took in helping me understand the bylaws of "excellence in design" so to speak. I still feel that my designs are of the right caliper, however, I just haven't shown you those logo designs yet. And now since I understand the level you're looking for, I promise I will reapply later when my portfolio is cleaned up a bit and it gives a better representation of what I'm doing now. Going back to the ABC's of effective logo design is an important structure that sometimes we all forget about and stray away from in order to make things more attractive. I'll delve back into my pool of designs and select those which capture the ABC's essence.
I hope this helps out other designers as well that want to be a design team member in the future.
Thanks
Mary

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Redrum

Hi designsbyjulie and Carbon,

To be precise, we don't actually use the term "lack of caliper". That was strictly Mary's choice of words. DC just has a certain quality of designs that we are looking for, which I often refer to as the "quality standard" for designs. Each design in a portfolio is judged on a pass/fail basis - it either meets the standard or it doesn't. So there's nothing special or tricky that you have to present, as long as you have excellent designs to show off.

When I say "excellent", I really do mean Excellent! The designs have to be able to compete with the best of what's out there. I would love to recommend the Design Team for everyone, but the truth is that many (read: most) designers apply before they are ready.

yesk · 12-17-2008, 01:30 AM

Thanks for your info, very much helpful!

machineman · 12-25-2008, 01:05 PM

Thank's for the important info!

amrjones · 01-20-2009, 07:11 PM

Thanks for the tips!!

jecrt · 01-20-2009, 09:25 PM

I think you mean the right "caliber"...not "caliper". A caliper is a tool used to measure the width of something; whereas, "caliber" means a grade or value of worth.

sorry...I just had to get that off my chest.

LPC · 02-07-2009, 10:02 AM

very interesting, will definitely look into inspiration and instructional content... it's always nice to learn new things.

RODRO · 02-09-2009, 04:20 PM

Thanks to all the staff!!

I'll try to do my best.. Learn and share...

Thanks again!

mashke · 03-16-2009, 05:33 AM

thanks for the heads-up

tuhinadash · 03-19-2009, 11:08 AM

Not very new still new to this site...
coz' I'm not understanding that you are saying that there should
at least 10 forum posts.
Do you mean I have to reply to toher's form or parcipate in general discussion...

Help me out ...
Thanks,
tuhinadash

**Coy** · 03-19-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuhinadash

coz' I'm not understanding that you are saying that there should
at least 10 forum posts.
Do you mean I have to reply to toher's form or parcipate in general discussion...

Help me out ...
Thanks,
tuhinadash

You can either reply to others or start a post.
We've kinda covered alot about the 10 post thing here Application ??

tuhinadash · 03-19-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coy

You can either reply to others or start a post.
We've kinda covered alot about the 10 post thing here Application ??

Oh thankyou...I was just wondering how to start it.
I'm a type of person who is lil shy and dont interact much.
I love playing with colours and designing all the time.I find it lil tough to parcipate in discussions.
But seems DC will take me out of my shell....

tuhinadash · 03-19-2009, 03:17 PM

By the way I like the strict rules of DC.
Well dont exactly know wether My application will be accepted or not.
After joining I didnt tried to post a thread or reply to others...
But sure will be in constant touch with DC.

tuhinadash · 03-19-2009, 03:25 PM

Is it so that all the threads will be monitored by the Admin?

Thusi · 05-22-2009, 02:36 AM

Very clear and detailed, can't wait to get started on the contests! ^^
I am really enjoying this community and you seem really focused, ready to help and to work! A solid idea!

Thank you for the introduction, it helped me loads!

chupacabra · 06-21-2009, 09:52 PM

Thanks for the intro, it was pretty helpful.

fusion-girl · 08-24-2009, 01:26 PM

Not that this is a spelling and grammar forum - but I believe the term to be used here is CALIBER. Not caliper. Caliper is a brake part (or type of measurement). That made me giggle.

Anyway - thanks for the tips!

cmolina84 · 08-31-2009, 11:28 AM

How do you know when a contest is guaranteed?

Digital_Rescue · 08-31-2009, 12:56 PM

Thanks for instructions. I will try to get possess this nobility. I want to be knight designer

( baron, count, and finally prince, later on

) To the Arms! Awake the iron! ( i mean graphics pads ! ))

Gert Cornelis · 08-31-2009, 02:37 PM

thanks! very handy introduction!

12-25-2008, 01:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
machineman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Somerville Mass. Posts: 40	Thank's for the important info! __________________ Keep Learning!

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tuhinadash Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 11	Hi, Not very new still new to this site... coz' I'm not understanding that you are saying that there should at least 10 forum posts. Do you mean I have to reply to toher's form or parcipate in general discussion... Help me out ... Thanks, tuhinadash

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cmolina84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Dominican Republic Posts: 24	How do you know when a contest is guaranteed? __________________ , CM

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yesk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 I am from India Posts: 3	Thanks for your info, very much helpful!

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amrjones Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks for the tips!!

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jecrt Elite Designer Join Date: Jan 2009 Northern Illinois Posts: 319	I think you mean the right "caliber"...not "caliper". A caliper is a tool used to measure the width of something; whereas, "caliber" means a grade or value of worth. sorry...I just had to get that off my chest.

02-07-2009, 10:02 AM	#27 (permalink)
LPC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 16	very interesting, will definitely look into inspiration and instructional content... it's always nice to learn new things.

02-09-2009, 04:20 PM	#28 (permalink)
RODRO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Guadalajara, Mexico Posts: 13	Thanks to all the staff!! I'll try to do my best.. Learn and share... Thanks again!

03-16-2009, 05:33 AM	#29 (permalink)
mashke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Vilnius Posts: 13	thanks for the heads-up

03-19-2009, 03:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
tuhinadash Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 11	By the way I like the strict rules of DC. Well dont exactly know wether My application will be accepted or not. After joining I didnt tried to post a thread or reply to others... But sure will be in constant touch with DC.

03-19-2009, 03:25 PM	#34 (permalink)
tuhinadash Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 11	Is it so that all the threads will be monitored by the Admin?

05-22-2009, 02:36 AM	#35 (permalink)
Thusi Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Cardiff, Wales Posts: 10	Very clear and detailed, can't wait to get started on the contests! ^^ I am really enjoying this community and you seem really focused, ready to help and to work! A solid idea! Thank you for the introduction, it helped me loads!

06-21-2009, 09:52 PM	#36 (permalink)
chupacabra Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 16	Thanks for the intro, it was pretty helpful.

08-24-2009, 01:26 PM	#37 (permalink)
fusion-girl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Vancouver, BC Posts: 12	Not that this is a spelling and grammar forum - but I believe the term to be used here is CALIBER. Not caliper. Caliper is a brake part (or type of measurement). That made me giggle. Anyway - thanks for the tips!

08-31-2009, 12:56 PM	#39 (permalink)
Digital_Rescue Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Warsaw Posts: 20	Thanks for instructions. I will try to get possess this nobility. I want to be knight designer ( baron, count, and finally prince, later on ) To the Arms! Awake the iron! ( i mean graphics pads ! ))

08-31-2009, 02:37 PM	#40 (permalink)
Gert Cornelis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Aalter Posts: 18	thanks! very handy introduction!