Design Contest Disaster
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As a designer I’ve seen my share of design contests. There’s plenty of opinions out there on spec work and whether it’s good or bad for designers. I’m not opening that can of worms but I do want to make a point that I’ve raised to several of my clients who were looking at running some type of design contest…
Understand the risks you take when you leave design decisions up to the general public!
Case in point…Oregon’s The Portland Mercury put that responsibility in the hands of its readers, letting them take a poll to choose what should appear on the cover of their weekly magazine. Artist Andrew Zubko was then asked to bring it life. So what’d they vote for? A metal bikini-clad Betty White holding a flaming chainsaw riding John Ritter of course. And not just any John Ritter. Centaur John Ritter.
Epic.
Granted, The Portland Mercury was probably going for something a little off-the-wall on this design contest cover judging from the options available in their poll. Because seriously, if given the choice, who wouldn‘t want to see Betty White in bikini holding a flaming chainsaw above her head while riding John Ritter Centaur?
I can’t decide if this image is just wrong or epically awesome. You decide…EPIC? or EPIC FAIL?
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April 21, 2010
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Kind of like the MadLibs of design… In a way, I’m comforted that someone didn’t come up with the entire design – there was some randomness to it.
It’s like a bad accident… I just can’t… look… away…
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April 21, 2010
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EPIC
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April 21, 2010
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Disturbing is the only word that comes to mind, Brad!! **chuckles**
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April 21, 2010
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All I’m saying is, what’s up with those boots?
It’s like a bad cross between a greek sandal and a ballet slipper…
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April 21, 2010
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Hmm… I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.
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April 21, 2010
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I’ve looked at it multiple times now….split decision on whether or not that is awesome or disturbing. Perhaps it’s awesturbing.
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April 21, 2010
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Two words: Album. Cover.
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April 21, 2010
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Nothing wrong with that, it’s nothing but epically awesome.
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April 22, 2010
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Brad,
I think the erupting volcano ties all design elements together quite nicely.
But then, I thought the AMC Pacer was a stylish car.
By the by, John Ritter/centaur seems a little “gelding-ish.”
Dave