Web design update

After a discussion with James Barlow, CEO of the Scottish Institute for Enterprise at the weekend I think I’ll use a website called 99designs to contract the actual site design out. I’ve had a few goes myself and while I think it’s getting better, I’m getting more bored/frustrated with my lack of talent.

99designs looks like a great place to get a value for money design. It’s not just about web design, you can get logos, business cards and even t-shirt designs. I haven’t done it yet but it works by someone putting up a request, designers submitting their creations and the client choosing the one they like. The major benefits are the competitive nature that keeps the cost down whilst getting excellent quality and the ability to choose from a number of different designs. I’ll give it a go and let you know how I get on.