{"id":1451,"date":"2014-08-02T03:30:18","date_gmt":"2014-08-02T07:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/?p=1451"},"modified":"2014-08-02T03:30:18","modified_gmt":"2014-08-02T07:30:18","slug":"let-voice-heard-comments-ratings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freelancelogodesign.com\/blog\/1451\/","title":{"rendered":"Telling Logo Designers What You Really Want"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/1451\/ratings-comments-cover\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1465\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1465\" alt=\"Ratings &amp; Comments Cover\" src=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Ratings-Comments-Cover.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Character Image courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedigitalphotos.net\/images\/cartoon-businessman-with-shouting-megaphone-in-his-head-photo-p261949\">iosphere<\/a> \/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net<\/em><a style=\"color:white\" href=\"http:\/\/www.airmaxrunningsneaker.com\" title=\"black max air compressor\">black max air compressor<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can maximize your experience at LOGO123 by being a great communicator! Familiarize yourself with the tools you can use to communicate with designers and get your voice heard!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So you\u2019ve just started your logo design project and are waiting for the designs to roll in. It\u2019s an exciting time, you just don\u2019t know what our community of designers will come up with to wow you! But what happens when you\u2019re not impressed? What can you do if the designs are missing that one hard-to-describe element that sells it for you? <strong>Simply speak up!<\/strong><a style=\"color:white\" href=\"http:\/\/www.airmaxrunningsneaker.com\" title=\"nike air max ltd\">nike air max ltd<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although it happens from time to time, very few contests are: Here\u2019s my name, here\u2019s what I do, I choose that logo design, finished. Most times a project becomes a collaboration of ideas brought to the table between you and the different designers. We\u2019ve included several feature\/tools to help make sure you come out with a highly polished logo design that will satisfy you and your customers! Completing the contest brief, leaving comments on individual designs, using the contest discussion area, and rating logos are all ways you can communicate to the Design Community what changes you would like to see.<a style=\"color:white\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ray-baneyewear2015.com\" title=\"ray ban sunglasses wholesale\">ray ban sunglasses wholesale<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I\u2019ll break down each of the four features and share some tips on making the most of them.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>The Contest Brief<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/1451\/rc_design-brief\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1456\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1456\" alt=\"R&amp;C_Design Brief\" src=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC_Design-Brief.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Filling out the Contest Brief is how you introduce yourself and the first thing our designers will see about you. It\u2019s important to fill it out fully, but there is a balance to it. If you just give one liners in each section, it will lack direction and open you up to seeing more generic designs. But if you write an essay in each section, it may become so streamlined that you only see one layout coming in, as interpreted by different artists. I would suggest a paragraph (roughly 4 sentences) can be a guideline to help find that balance.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color:white\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oakleyeyewear2015.com\" title=\"Oakley sunglasses Greece\">Oakley sunglasses Greece<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Emphasize what makes you special. How does your business stand out from your competitors?<\/li>\n<li>Use descriptive words about the emotions and attitudes you want to convey.<\/li>\n<li>Just as important as describing what you want, share what you don\u2019t want to see. It will help weed out ahead of time ideas and directions you don\u2019t want designers to pursue.<\/li>\n<li>What are your short and long term plans for the logo? Will it be on business cards now and a storefront sign later?<\/li>\n<li>Bring all your ideas to the Ideas and Concepts section &#8211; because designers think a little differently, anything you say there could be the key ingredient that causes their design to be the one for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>The Comments<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/1451\/rc_comments\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1457\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1457\" alt=\"R&amp;C_Comments\" src=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC_Comments.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When logo designs are submitted for you consideration, you can leave comments for the designers to fine-tune or change them. It\u2019s ok to do this during the Qualifying Stage, you don\u2019t have to wait to select Finalists and ask them then. Plus as you leave comments on designs, notifications are sent to that designer letting them know that they have a message waiting. When they log in they\u2019ll see it and respond in a timely manner, rather than checking each design they\u2019ve submitted in each contest for feedback.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color:white\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ray-baneyewear2015.com\" title=\"ray ban aviator\">ray ban aviator<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s ok to have a back and forth discussion on the designs, don\u2019t be afraid to ask for specifics or propose questions you have if you were to choose that design.<\/li>\n<li>If something doesn\u2019t feel right in the logo but you can\u2019t explain it, say so! Bringing it up may help the designers see and address it for you.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to leave specific feedback on the individual design, not the Message Board or the designer\u2019s personal portfolio. They are not notified when messages are left in those areas, and they may not receive it in time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>The Contest Discussions<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/1451\/rc_contest-discussions\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1458\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1458\" alt=\"R&amp;C_Contest Discussions\" src=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC_Contest-Discussions.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is a great place for communicating to all the designers but doesn\u2019t warrant an update to the brief. The Contest Discussions area is located on the right side of every project, under the Contest Brief and beside the logo submissions. Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve decide on a tagline or want to provide specific color numbers, it\u2019s best to upload them here. Anything you want all the designers to know after the project has started is best placed here.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color:white\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ray-baneyewear2015.com\" title=\"ray ban sunglasses Factory\">ray ban sunglasses Factory<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can also upload samples here to help explain any comments.<\/li>\n<li>The Contest Discussions is a great place to change the direction of the project. For instance, if you\u2019re a pet shelter and are receiving too many logos that feature only dogs, point that out here and ask for other animals to be included.<\/li>\n<li>Be careful during the Qualifying Stage to NOT upload any logo submissions here. It interrupts the blind part of the process and integrity of the designers. Changes you want to talk about on individual designs are best left on those specific submissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>The Ratings<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/1451\/rc_ratings\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1459\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1459\" alt=\"R&amp;C_Ratings\" src=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/RC_Ratings.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All logo designs submitted start out as <i>not ranked<\/i>. From there it\u2019s up to you where they go. You can classify them as <i>not interested <\/i>or give them a one through five star rating. Designs ranked as <i>not interested<\/i> will fall to the bottom of the page, all new entries will appear on top of them. Designs with star rankings will rise to the top of the list, five stars at the top, one star ranked designs just above the <i>not ranked <\/i>entries. It\u2019s a convenient way to help you keep the page of designs organized.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure to pace yourself with star ratings. If you give the first couple of submissions five stars, designers may think you have exactly what you\u2019re looking for and hesitate to enter their ideas.<\/li>\n<li>On the opposite end of the spectrum, just because a design isn\u2019t perfect doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have to label it <i>not interested<\/i>. Give it one or two stars so the designer knows they\u2019re on the right track, just not finished yet. Add a message if you want to see a revision or mention what\u2019s holding the design back for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What happens if you need to get in contact with support staff or admins? We&#8217;ve got a convenient <a href=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/contact.php\">Contact Page<\/a> for comments, suggestions, or any problems that arise.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remember, communication is key to any great relationship. While you may not be marrying the designer, you share a common goal: creating an amazing logo design for your business. Take advantage of these four methods of communication to collaborate with our Design Community. I know they are eager to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color:white\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oakleyeyewear2015.com\" title=\"oakley mp3 sunglasses\">oakley mp3 sunglasses<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do you have any ideas on improving communication?<br \/>\nAre there any tips you would add to the list?<br \/>\nI&#8217;d love to hear about it &#8211; drop me a comment!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>____________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Keep up with what&#8217;s going on at Logo123.com in the Official Blog!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you&#8217;re <a title=\"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words\" href=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/1430\/\">Uploading Samples<\/a> to maximize your project results!<\/li>\n<li>Need help with which colors to use for your logo? We&#8217;ve got some answers <a title=\"Choosing the Right Colors in Logo Design\" href=\"http:\/\/www.logo123.com\/blog\/1400\/\">here<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>Are you an animal-lover? 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