Working together
Ivan | Sat, 2005-08-27 12:12
The creative field is diverse. One can't be equally as good in every subject. Many times we require people with certain skills to help us out with certain projects. You may need a typographer for a logotype to complement your symbol or an interface designer to get an icon set for a website. And, if you do freelancing you may enjoy working with a buddy from creativebits. I know I do.
Hopefully the recent developments on creativebits will help this case. From now on it should be easier to find that interface designer and if you are freelancing you may get work through this system.

All you need to do is edit your account and fill out the two new fields. One is your specialization. The other one is a checkbox if you're available for freelance. Please do select your speciality even if you're not available for freelance.
Please see if your skill is listed and suggest a new one if not. The current list is this:
ATL - Above the line advertising
Online - Web design
BTL - Below the line print
DTP - Desktop publishing artistry
Packaging - Packaging design
Identity - Corporate identity design
Interface - User interface design
Illustration - Illustration and visualization
Image-editing - Image creation and retouching
Environmental - Signage and interior design
Typography - Typeface design and layouting
Photography - Digital and analog photography
Copywriting - Advertisement and publicity writing
3D-design - 3D modelling
Animation - Motion graphics and animation
Mac-engineer - Mac OS X and hardware
Programming - Application and web coding
Other
Once cb members selected their specialization the links above will show matching users. You can also list member who is available for freelancing. In fact you can even check out the babes and the league of gentleman.
Of course these fields are not obligatory, so you will only be able to see members who fill out these details in their profiles.
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you never stop surprising me! nice work!
I saw you tried it out already. Thanks!
I forgot to say that in that the About field in the Additional information tab will be visible in the member listing pages. So, if you want to say a few words about yourself to guide the person looking for a potential partner you may use this field.
Btw, I know it's not styled nicely yet. It's coming. :)
already put my dummy text :D
Excellent collaborative environment indeed..
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I've got my info up now. :c)
Thanks Ivan.
my work: http://www.one-waymedia.com
What about the skill "3D / motion graphic designer"?
it will be appreciated! :)
ROLL || Multimedia Design
I'll add it right away. Thanks!
very nice idea... thanks!
this place gets better everyday.
This is a great blessing... I was JUST looking into a place to gather resources for freelance peeps, and this is a great added feature to an allready great site!
www.josharonoff.com
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Let's go a little deeper.
Joshua Aronoff
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http://www.josharonoff.com
Nice work Ivan.. I just did my own :)
A couple of improvements?
A small portfolio gallery consisting of 3-5 images where people can show their best work?
Would those 3-5 images be at the member profile page? or a separate gallery tab?
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Maybe a separate personal album linked from the member profile.
Being a recent sign-up and long time browser, I think this is a great development. The quality and variety of various members' work is outstanding – and a there is a potentially large pool of talent. I'd outsource specialist work here before giving it out on Elance or similar freelancing sites. Nice action.
Is there any way that you can make it so you can chose more that one discipline?
Although my background is in Typography and print I am a working as a web designer with 6 years online experience. Also Identity and Typography are linked so I think I can say I am all 3?
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http://mijlee.com
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I put btl as my specialist as it's what I do most of, but i also do identity and copywriting to equal levels if not in equal amounts. I understand your reasoning, but 3 catergories would be better. Is it workable from your perspective?
I will look into this and all the other suggestions as well. Thank you!