2nd and 3d place tips

Would be great to implement an option for contest holders to offer ~15% tip (which gets divided between 2nd and 3rd placed designers, 2nd gets 10% and 3rd gets 5%).

Let's say, the price is $300 the winner still gets $300. 15% is in addition to $300 (i.e. $45... 2nd gets $30, 3rd gets $15)

This will give additional motivation to designers.

Actually, I don't see a point to receive silver and bronze medals...just for self-esteem?

or maybe a 'contest with shortlist' offers. After 7 days, CH can pick 3 designs. They all get already like 30$ ... . And they'll have 2 more days to adjust their design (mockup ... etc..) and win the contest.

The scheme I described perfectly works on other contest holding platform.

Would the silver and bronze winners have to provided finished art? (Are they "paid for") Could the second and third place designs be used in future contests?
The current medals are simple "likes" by the CH without awards, some token amount might be nice if it came without strings.

Would the silver and bronze winners have to provided finished art? (Are they "paid for") Could the second and third place designs be used in future contests?
The current medals are simple "likes" by the CH without awards, some token amount might be nice if it came without strings.

I don't see why 2nd or 3rd place finishers would provide art unless the CH is purchasing the rights to the designs.

Giving the option to tip would be an interesting idea. Say if for example the CH receives many outstanding designs, it would show some courtesy on their part to award some of the designers for allocating their efforts towards the contest.
Some cynicism on my part... as intriguing of an idea this is, however, I don't see many CHs utilizing this feature.

What if the "tip" was deducted from the gold medal prize money as part of the contest setup?

What if the "tip" was deducted from the gold medal prize money as part of the contest setup?

No, it's unfair. CH voluntarily decides to offer tips on top of the contest price BEFORE contest starts. This motivates designers to provide him quality entries. Again, this perfectly works on different design contest platform.

The idea of tips sounds inspiring for the creatives. Also, the ch will have two more designs, may be useful for future purpose. I ve found some contest where ch provides additional tips for the first winner, if s/he finds exceptional works.

I know what it feels to get silver. After all your hardwork, it doesn't pay nothing. Well at least you get more experience.

What would be the benefit for the CH?

I could see this working for both CH and designers so long as it was implemented as an upgrade/option. These contests are likely to attract many more entries than contests without this feature enabled.

If it was implemented across the board then there would be no direct benefit for the CH. Although it may attract more designers to DC, which would benefit the CH in a roundabout way.

Options we can agree on.

A CH who is heavily engaged with designers could possibly get more and better entries. I suspect that offers to buy a losing design from designers for small dollars after the contest might decline. As it now stands...I think the discount offer to buy a losing design, in a one-on-one situation, seems more like an insult than a compliment as a CH intended.

Few CH's would use this option, but offering it as an option should be good if the implementation is carefully thought through. The administration of the feature would need to be easy and not to burdensome for DC.

Would the tipped designers still retain the design ownership for possible future use?

Art Awards

How about a thread for "best design that didn't win".
It could be called something like Art Directors Award or Moderators' Choice?
It would be brought up whenever a really excellent design is passed over for whatever reason. Nomination by level ten designers or Mods. No cash prize, but maybe a few points and a medallion on the profile page.

Art Awards

How about a thread for "best design that didn't win".
It could be called something like Art Directors Award or Moderators' Choice?
It would be brought up whenever a really excellent design is passed over for whatever reason. Nomination by level ten designers or Mods. No cash prize, but maybe a few points and a medallion on the profile page.

Hey Herbert go ahead and start it, this could be a great thread ... each week we can tally up what designers would have some extra designer points and special recognition

Thank you Sharie,
My name is mud on this site. The thread should be put up by a Mod who has the respect of other contestants. I think a lively exchange would follow. I expect it would also be very insightful for new many young designers in the forum. It may help prevent discouragement among novices.
Thanks

Thank you Sharie,
My name is mud on this site. The thread should be put up by a Mod who has the respect of other contestants. I think a lively exchange would follow. I expect it would also be very insightful for new many young designers in the forum. It may help prevent discouragement among novices.
Thanks

I don't think your name is mud on this site.....

also many time a thread will get more action if started by a member rather than a moderator or admin, don't know why just seems that way

What other contest platforms have you worked on?

I do no not think that DesignContest would want competing sites mentioned on their forum. Other crowd source design sites would not want discussion of their competitors on their forums either. If you want to compete on other sites, you should probably find them on your own. There are many.
Ask Sharie if it is permitted.

silver medal, can provide the motivation to create a better design in the future.

* for silver "tip" hmm ... probably a good idea.

However, taking the award of a gold medal, it's a bad idea I think.
because, in some countries may cut 10% -25% while receiving their payments. because, some of the pieces in the payment acceptance process in his country.
thanks.
kind regards.