3 design team questions

[hackdesign]

1.
I was wondering how many design team members you have?
I saw a list under winner of contests, but it was less than 20.
Is there somewhere else to look?
or do you keep the design team small?


2.
How many administrators are there?
and what is the difference between members and administrators?
i am just trying to figure out the size of this site and how this works.
do the administrators also design logos for the job they post?
where do the jobs come from?
do they come from this site itself?
or do administrators bring these jobs from their company?


3.
When will i become a design team member?
I followed the criteria listed under the join design team thread.
I guess I am a little anxious
I already designed a few logo contests that ended already
I wouldn't call it a waste of time cause i love to design
but i want to enter the contests
and see how i measure up.

i am aware you don't just want people here to enter contests
but to be involved in the community
another reason i am asking questions
i want to be involved

I hope someone can help me understand this a little more
thank you

hack

[punkerella]

Originally Posted by hackdesign

1.
I was wondering how many design team members you have?
I saw a list under winner of contests, but it was less than 20.
Is there somewhere else to look?
or do you keep the design team small?


2.
How many administrators are there?
and what is the difference between members and administrators?
i am just trying to figure out the size of this site and how this works.
do the administrators also design logos for the job they post?
where do the jobs come from?
do they come from this site itself?
or do administrators bring these jobs from their company?


3.
When will i become a design team member?
I followed the criteria listed under the join design team thread.
I guess I am a little anxious
I already designed a few logo contests that ended already
I wouldn't call it a waste of time cause i love to design
but i want to enter the contests
and see how i measure up.

i am aware you don't just want people here to enter contests
but to be involved in the community
another reason i am asking questions
i want to be involved

I hope someone can help me understand this a little more
thank you

hack

I would like to see an Re: to this.. I have similar questions. I am eager to be involved..

[_Redrum]

1.
I was wondering how many design team members you have?
Close to 150.

Is there somewhere else to look?
I don't think it's currently displayed for public view anywhere.

2.
How many administrators are there?
There are 6 staff members (that's both Mods and Admins)

and what is the difference between members and administrators?
Administrators and Moderators are on the DC staff - members are not.

do the administrators also design logos for the job they post?
Only one Administrator posts the jobs regularly (nevadabadgirl). I don't think she does logo design, though. Generally speaking, staff members are allowed to enter contests.

where do the jobs come from?
People find DC either on their own or it's recommended to them. They fill out a form to start a contest, then the contest is posted here by the Administrator in charge of posting contest (currently nevadabadgirl).

do they come from this site itself?
Usually not; although, if any member wants to run a contest, that would be fine.

or do administrators bring these jobs from their company?
Administrators' companies have no direct affiliation with DC (except for resurepus, who is the founder/owner of DC). However, if we did have a client for whom we could not do the work ourselves, then it would not be out of the question for us to run a contest in his/her name.

3.
When will i become a design team member?
I'll be looking through the remainder of the applications today. If your portfolio is reasonably good, then I will also start a poll today. The poll will last 5 days and after that it will only be a day or two before your status is changed.

[punkerella]

Originally Posted by _Redrum

1.
I was wondering how many design team members you have?
Close to 150.

Is there somewhere else to look?
I don't think it's currently displayed for public view anywhere.

2.
How many administrators are there?
There are 6 staff members (that's both Mods and Admins)

and what is the difference between members and administrators?
Administrators and Moderators are on the DC staff - members are not.

do the administrators also design logos for the job they post?
Only one Administrator posts the jobs regularly (nevadabadgirl). I don't think she does logo design, though. Generally speaking, staff members are allowed to enter contests.

where do the jobs come from?
People find DC either on their own or it's recommended to them. They fill out a form to start a contest, then the contest is posted here by the Administrator in charge of posting contest (currently nevadabadgirl).

do they come from this site itself?
Usually not; although, if any member wants to run a contest, that would be fine.

or do administrators bring these jobs from their company?
Administrators' companies have no direct affiliation with DC (except for resurepus, who is the founder/owner of DC). However, if we did have a client for whom we could not do the work ourselves, then it would not be out of the question for us to run a contest in his/her name.

3.
When will i become a design team member?
I'll be looking through the remainder of the applications today. If your portfolio is reasonably good, then I will also start a poll today. The poll will last 5 days and after that it will only be a day or two before your status is changed.

Thank you! perfect.

[nevadabadgirl]

I don't think she does logo design, though.

Amen brother, I am not that talented. I only do web design, and actually might try to retire from that too!

do they come from this site itself?
Usually not; although, if any member wants to run a contest, that would be fine.

I have ran one contest here...since I don't do logo design, if a client needs a logo, I would rather run it here than just hire someone.

Hope that helps!

[hackdesign]

thank you for the reply
it is very helpful

happy holidays everyone

Originally Posted by _Redrum

1.
I was wondering how many design team members you have?
Close to 150.

Is there somewhere else to look?
I don't think it's currently displayed for public view anywhere.

2.
How many administrators are there?
There are 6 staff members (that's both Mods and Admins)

and what is the difference between members and administrators?
Administrators and Moderators are on the DC staff - members are not.

do the administrators also design logos for the job they post?
Only one Administrator posts the jobs regularly (nevadabadgirl). I don't think she does logo design, though. Generally speaking, staff members are allowed to enter contests.

where do the jobs come from?
People find DC either on their own or it's recommended to them. They fill out a form to start a contest, then the contest is posted here by the Administrator in charge of posting contest (currently nevadabadgirl).

do they come from this site itself?
Usually not; although, if any member wants to run a contest, that would be fine.

or do administrators bring these jobs from their company?
Administrators' companies have no direct affiliation with DC (except for resurepus, who is the founder/owner of DC). However, if we did have a client for whom we could not do the work ourselves, then it would not be out of the question for us to run a contest in his/her name.

3.
When will i become a design team member?
I'll be looking through the remainder of the applications today. If your portfolio is reasonably good, then I will also start a poll today. The poll will last 5 days and after that it will only be a day or two before your status is changed.

[_Redrum]

Ok, I kind of lied on question 3 a bit. I ended up spending all day wrapping presents, and it's pretty much the end of the day. I will try to get through a few more applications tonight (if I can), but I definitely won’t get through them all.

Sorry about that.

[hackdesign]

i was wondering about that
i am 13 hours ahead of new york
its ok
it is christmas and all
but i wont get the present i really wanted for christmas
to be a DC design team member
i am going to miss the circle of artists logo
i am an active painter and photographer too
so i wanted to nail that one
too bad
haha

[_Redrum]

Ok, so there actually is a way to check who is on the Design Team. There's a link at the bottom of the main forum page called "View Forum Leaders". Clicking on it will show you the members of certain usergroups, including "Design Team Member".

[punkerella]

Originally Posted by _Redrum

Ok, so there actually is a way to check who is on the Design Team. There's a link at the bottom of the main forum page called "View Forum Leaders". Clicking on it will show you the members of certain usergroups, including "Design Team Member".

Thank you _Redrum.

[Wassail]

@ Redrum : Which criterias play the rolls in the polls ? I mean Design Team Members vote if they want the applicant. Is only the portfolio important or being friends with them plays a role aswell ?

[Chung Dha]

The votes are if the other member think if your participation on the forum have been active or good. Some of the new member you could see they just try to get 10 post as fast as possible on the same day they registered by making really short posts or post even on very outdated posts.

And then very fast apply to the design team. They might have a good portfolio but only been active for 1 day and posting post that not really much showing the participation in the forum. Like at the show off or inspiration section posting "I like this" each time and no real helping comments.

Everyone post can be traced on his profile page and can see which day and when they posted and where and what they posted. So each member could see if your participant have been good on the forum.

[hackdesign]

this is true
believe it
good explanation chung dha
you are very helpful on this forumn
you take alot of time to type messages
probably takes me longer to read them
keep up the good work

Originally Posted by Chung Dha

The votes are if the other member think if your participation on the forum have been active or good. Some of the new member you could see they just try to get 10 post as fast as possible on the same day they registered by making really short posts or post even on very outdated posts.

And then very fast apply to the design team. They might have a good portfolio but only been active for 1 day and posting post that not really much showing the participation in the forum. Like at the show off or inspiration section posting "I like this" each time and no real helping comments.

Everyone post can be traced on his profile page and can see which day and when they posted and where and what they posted. So each member could see if your participant have been good on the forum.

[punkerella]

Originally Posted by hackdesign

this is true
believe it
good explanation chung dha
you are very helpful on this forumn
you take alot of time to type messages
probably takes me longer to read them
keep up the good work

I haven't been a member long. I am very fond of this site.
Ive tried to get involved and do good critiques and such,
but most of the time I feel like I am just talking to myself.
Do you have any tips? In my critiques I try to say atleast one positive and one negative thing. I try to keep it balanced and encouraging.
I feel like I am in highschool, the new kid again.
Is it this hard for everyone starting out on these forums?

[rinaldidesigns]

Punkerella...
your input, contribution to designcontest is greatly appreciated......
please keep in mind, its particularly quiet, its the holidays
I wish more of the members/designteam would be more active in the community......

[punkerella]

Originally Posted by rinaldidesigns

Punkerella...
your input, contribution to designcontest is greatly appreciated......
please keep in mind, its particularly quiet, its the holidays
I wish more of the members/designteam would be more active in the community......

I guess I just figured such an artsy group to have more morale and enthusiasm about one another. Where I live its hard to find people with a creative mind like me. This place seems the perfect spot to build your creative self with the help from people like you, all over. For example I live in West Virginia USA. Day one on the site it was so cool to see fresh new stuff from all over and gain strength in the friendly competition and constructive criticism. This site isn't like most of the other design contest sites. I'm not complaining .. don't want it taken that way. I guess just doing a different kind of constructive criticism.

[rinaldidesigns]

yep, I remember the day I bumped into designcontest....I was in awe of such a great group/concentration of talent......
West Virginia.......I spent MANY summers in Wheeling/Oglebay park( I visit still, once a year....so beautiful WVA......

[hackdesign]

i got married in west virginia, near morgantown, a golf course resort up in the mountains, i forgot the name, nice golf course. i agree with punkarella, i live in the sticks of taiwan, no one to talk design with around here.

[punkerella]

I live in Kearneysville now, but before I lived in Millville. Plain. It is beautiful here. But sometimes I wish there were a wider minded group of people.

[xxttaa]

Originally Posted by _Redrum

1.
I was wondering how many design team members you have?
Close to 150.

Is there somewhere else to look?
I don't think it's currently displayed for public view anywhere.

2.
How many administrators are there?
There are 6 staff members (that's both Mods and Admins)

and what is the difference between members and administrators?
Administrators and Moderators are on the DC staff - members are not.

do the administrators also design logos for the job they post?
Only one Administrator posts the jobs regularly (nevadabadgirl). I don't think she does logo design, though. Generally speaking, staff members are allowed to enter contests.

where do the jobs come from?
People find DC either on their own or it's recommended to them. They fill out a form to start a contest, then the contest is posted here by the Administrator in charge of posting contest (currently nevadabadgirl).

do they come from this site itself?
Usually not; although, if any member wants to run a contest, that would be fine.

or do administrators bring these jobs from their company?
Administrators' companies have no direct affiliation with DC (except for resurepus, who is the founder/owner of DC). However, if we did have a client for whom we could not do the work ourselves, then it would not be out of the question for us to run a contest in his/her name.

3.
When will i become a design team member?
I'll be looking through the remainder of the applications today. If your portfolio is reasonably good, then I will also start a poll today. The poll will last 5 days and after that it will only be a day or two before your status is changed.

thank you so much, it is very helpful for me!
good night