0 Comments

We released the first part of our big announcement earlier in the week on our Designer Facebook page. Part one of the announcement was that designers will now be able to receive donations from project holders!

Project Holders can now give designers donations to show how much they appreciate their hard work.  We wanted to be sure even if you don’t win a project, there is away you can be awarded!

Please note:  Soliciting project holders for donations will result in losing any donation you may have received.

Part two of the announcement is a big part!  We are introducing the Super Designer program.

What is a Super Designer?

A Super Designer is a MycroBurst designer who wins 12 or more contests in a 3 month period.  To award them for their hard work and efforts, their payment processing fee will be cut in half!

Instead of the typical 10% fee, Super Designers will only be subject to a 5% payment processing fee of their winnings!

How can a designer become a Super Designer?

Participation in projects is the key!  Four times a year, MycroBurst will count how many wins each designer has.  To become a Super Designer, a designer must win a total of 12 contests in a designated 3 month period.  Their payment processing fee will be reduced to 5% for the next 3 months.  See below for an example.

To keep the Super Designer status, they must maintain 12 wins over the following 3 months.  Super Designers must have no copyright/trademark violations.  MycroBurst will evaluate each designer to see if they’ve made it into the Super Designer status.

.When will I see the 5% reduction?

After you’ve successfully won 12 projects in a 3 month period, during the following 3 months you will be a Super Designer.  This is when your payment processing fee will be reduced.

Here’s another example:
If from January through March a designer has won 12 projects, for April through June they will have the Super Designer status and have a reduced payment processing fee.  At the end of June, the last 3 months will be reviewed again.  If they have won another 12 projects, the cycle will continue.
.

We’re excited for this announcement and hope all of you are too!

MycroBurst will individually notify each designer that has reached Super Designer status.  They will enjoy the Super Designer status for the first quarter, which includes the months of January, February and March!  This will take effect for projects won in the month of January, 2012.  Thus, the first payment cycle that will be effected is that of January 20th.

Check out the Super Designer page at MycroBurst for more information!
.

Have questions?  Contact us!  You can reach us via phone at (877) 525-5646 or via email at support@MycroBurst.com.
As always, don’t forget to join on us Facebook & Twitter!  MycroBurst Facebook, MycroBurst Designer Facebook, MycroBurst Twitter!

7 Comments

Welcome to MycroBurst’s weekly spotlight!  Today we’re doing something a little different … announcing the award winning designers from our community!

MycroBurst is proud to announce that we have won 8 awards from the American Graphic Design Awards.  These awards are put together by Graphic Design USA.  After submitting designs from winning projects, we were exciting to learn that we had won so many awards!  We’re also excited to show you which designs/designers can now use the status of “an award winning designer!”

With no further ado… here we go!

Designer’s MB Name: DanielWatson (two of his designs won)!
Design Type:  Logo Designs
Project Name: ThePurchasingDept™ Logo & DJs Connect Logo
Winning Design:

ThePurchasingDept™ Logo

DJs Connect Logo

Designer’s MB Name: AbsolutMudd
Design Type:  Logo Design
Project Name:  Empire Catering
Winning Design:

Designer’s MB Name: Baburao
Design Type:  Logo Design.
Project Name: NanoTech Communications Corporation Logo
Winning Design:

Designer’s MB Name: BIMPOP
Design Type:  Logo Design.
Project Name:  Three Degrees of Goodness Logo
Winning Design:

Designer’s MB Name: Seltz
Design Type:  Logo Design.
Project Name:  VinoTweet
Winning Design:

Designer’s MB Name: EleVen711
Design Type:  Brochure Design.
Project Name:  DACA Investment Services Brochure
Winning Design:

Designer’s MB Name:  XtremeCreative2
Design Type:  Book Cover Design
Project Name:  Book Cover:  The Ironman’s Guide to Cancer Survival
Winning Design:

Congrats to each of these designers for an amazing feat!  We are so proud and honored to have such great designers working in our community.  Keep up the great work!  Are you interested in designing for MycroBurst?  Register now, it’s FREE!

Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

0 Comments

MycroBurst is extremely blessed to have such a talented design community. We are thrilled to have new designers registering at MycroBurst.com each day! Today we are introducing you to Zorica, one of our newer designers!

Zorica took some time to speak with us and we are ecstatic to learn more about her and why she has decided to join our amazing community!  She has already began growing her MycroBurst portfolio, all designs included in this post are Zorica’s. Let’s jump right into the conversation, shall we?  Introducing … Zorica!

MB: Hello Zorica, I hope all is well with you! What has gotten you interested in designing, in general?

Zorica:  Well, I [went] to a design high school, after that I [went] to the Faculty of Technical Science here in Novi Sad, department of Architecture. Now, I am [studying] for my Bachelor’s degree, I hope [I will get it] soon .

As student in Architecture, design was one of [main topics] in any of my architectural subjects. I use a lot of design programs, surfing internet and reading books [to learn] about design and architecture. I try to find inspiration all around me. Now, designing graphic, illustrative, interior and architectural design [has] become my life style.

MB:  Wow, sounds like you have quite a background in design! Cheers to you!  I see you are one of our new designers at MycroBurst, what has drawn you to our website?

Z:  Nothing specific. One day while I was surfing through internet I saw an e-commercial about MB and the next thing I [knew I] was on your page making my profile!

MB:  Well we’re glad you stumbled upon us!  What are you hoping for while using MycroBurst?

Z: Well, I hope I will win more and more projects! Seriously, I really hope I will have success in MB, meet new and interesting people and make future business partners.

MB:  I think you are on your way to having continued success! Let’s go back a little bit, what was the first thing (if you can recall) that you ever designed?

Z: It was pretty long ago, but I remember [what I first designed was] my first handmade picture frame in elementary school. After, I always [continued to do] creative stuff. My first serious design was in high school; I designed an interior of one apartment.

MB:  Impressive! I see you have quite a variety of design skills and styles. Where do you get your inspiration for your designs?

Z: Everywhere around me, mostly in nature.

MB:  Seeing as you have so many exceptional design styles and inspiration, what is your favorite thing to design?

Z: Architectural and graphic design for sure.

MB:  Interesting, having a diverse background can really help you to continually grow your design skills. What do you like best about designing?

Z: Design is way of life, [it is] who u are. I like design of any kind where you can express yourself and show “another side” of you. In my case, l love designing because it makes me happy and l love my job, [from which I earn a living]!  [At] the end of the day we are all doing something for a living, the only difference is that some of us do that job with love and some do not. I love my job and love to design.

MB:  What a great perspective! If you could share three pieces of advice with other designers, what would you tell them?

Z: Be creative; always give your best and someone will recognize that; don`t copy. Your design is your signature.

MB:  That’s quality advice. Now I know you’ve only been a designer for MycroBurst for a short time, but in that time what do you like most about designing at MycroBurst?

Z: MycroBurst is great way to show people your work and who u are.  [Another] great thing is that MB is simple to use, and a good way to make business partners and friends.

MB:  We’re glad you are enjoying your time with us thus far! Aside from designing, what do you enjoy to do in your free time?

Z: In my free time I like to hang out with my friends, read a good book or watch a movie. Also, I  am a big fan of photography so when l have time l like to take photos and “play” with them in photoshop.

Thank you, Zorica, for spending some time with us! We have all enjoyed learning about you and your background in design. We wish you continued success and a long career with MycroBurst!

.

Are you running a design contest at MycroBurst and would like Zorica to design for you? Invite her!

.

Did you miss last week’s design spotlight? See what Hatter had to say about her design style and experience!

Want to be a designer at MycroBurst — Register now, it’s free!

.

Don’t forget to “like us” on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

1 Comments

Welcome to another week of MycroBurst’s Designer Spotlight!  We are taking some time to meet and talk with so many of our designers and then showcasing their skills on our blog – we hope you are all enjoying learning about our designers as much as we are!

Today’s designer is Hatter, from the UK.  By looking at her MycroBurst profile, you can tell she has an impressive skill set!  How did she get to be the talented designer she is today?  Great question … it’s a good thing we recently spoke with Hatter, let’s see what she had to say!

MycroBurst (MB): Hello Hatter!  Thank you for allowing us to interview you for our Designer Spotlight!  So let’s start off with understanding something pretty basic; how did you get interested in designing?

Hatter (H): When I was small, I mostly spent my time playing with chalk in the playground.  While all the other kids were playing hopskotch and tag, I would sit in a corner drawing figures on the ground.  As a child, I was always drawn to watching cartoons – an artistic style that is still a favourite of mine.  Since childhood, I have developed a deep respect for this style as it continues to offer me the opportunity to enjoy vivid colours and a purity of form.

(MB): How interesting!  It’s great to see your interest started at a young age, showing natural born talent!  If you remember, what was the first thing you ever designed?

(H): I got my first commission when I was ten.  My school had a jumble sale poster competition – I won it. I drew an elephant that was pulling and throwing clothes out of a cardboard box.

The school declared me the outright winner. There was normally a heat with this kind of competition, but this time, they were sure of the winner from the start. They later told me that what they loved about my design was: all the vibrant colours, the humour of it, and that the design had so much movement and life in it.

(MB): Success at a young age, congrats on that – very impressive!  So where do you get your inspiration and ideas for your unique designs?

(H): Origination is something I feel I was born with.  I’m a bit like Mozart in the sense that all his musical ideas came to him ‘whole’ – he never made them up as he went along.

My ideas come in the same way: as soon as I read a client’s spec, I have the idea for what I want to create and design. Where the ideas come from is a mystery – as it is for many artists.

(MB): I can see the originality in your designs – it is a true definition of custom design!  Contests aside, what is your favorite thing to design?

(H): I love working with character illustrations and mascots. Since childhood, I have always felt moved to translate the more human qualities into a design. I find so much design work lacks humour and life. When these qualities exist in a design, that design contains more energy, movement, and power – it has more presence.

There is a designer whose work I really admire for these reasons: MNorth - her work has impact and packs a punch. (Visit MNorth’s MycroBurst profile!)

(MB): One can definitely see the energy you are describing in your designs!  That being said, what do you believe is your design specialty (ex: logos, stationery)?

(H): Logos, Mascots, and illustrations.

(MB): Your passion for design work shines through in the designs that you create.  What do you like best about designing?

(H): One of the things I love about design work, is the buzz I get from helping a client visually realize their company identity. It’s like putting all their feelings, aspirations, and hopes for their company, in a picture.

There is something else: the relationship I often have with a client. When a client is extremely excited about a design I have created for them – for their company – they often see their company in a new light. And having a brand new logo captures what the company stands for – in an image. When I feel that I have accurately created, and matched, a design with that identity, I know that my client can have the maximum impact they need.

(MB):  What a great outlook to have, I’m sure that definitely enables your continued success! If you could give other designers some advice, what would you tell them?

(H): As I’ve mentioned above, I don’t know where my ideas come from, but I know that they come from within me.

I would say to any designer who is serious about developing creatively:
Go within for inspiration. Dig as deep as you can within your own experience and imagination to find your ideas. There are two pay-offs doing things this way: first, you know that your designs are yours. Second, you, as a creative designer, are an artist, rather than being an “aspiring” one.

(MB): I’m sure all of the MycroBurst designers appreciate the great advice!  What do you like about working for MycroBurst?

(H): The community factor.

(MB): We love our community too.  :)  Other than designing, what do you like to do in your free time? What are your interests and hobbies?

(H): When I’m not designing, I teach Tai Chi. A balanced inner world creates a balanced outer one – creative design included!
_ ____________________________________________________________________________________
.
What an amazing interview; all of the designs in this post were created by our featured designer as well! We can’t thank you enough, Hatter.  Being able to see what makes our designers tick opens a whole new world of our design community and it couldn’t make us any more excited!  We wish you luck on all your future endeavors and with your continued success at MycroBurst!

Are you running a project and want Hatter to design for you?  Don’t forget to invite her!  Once again; visit her MycroBurst profile now!

Did you miss last week’s Designer Spotlight?  Don’t fret, see the featured post about Achiver!
Are you interested in becoming a MycroBurst designer? Register now, it’s free!
Also, don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

2 Comments

Today’s the day … it’s this week’s MycroBurst Designer Spotlight!

x

Today’s featured designer is from Pakistan; his name is Mohammed Hadi!  Mohammed has had extreme success on MycroBurst and we can’t wait to see what else he comes up with!

…
So let’s get into it, shall we?

.

MycroBurst (MB):So, Mohammed I’m going to jump right in … what is your favorite thing to design?

Mohammed Hadi (MH): Anything!  [But] mostly stationery and web templates.

MB: That’s neat!  I’m also curious – what do you believe is your design specialty?

MH: Mainly stationary, but I have a separate logo portfolio too.  [This] can be shown on demand.

MB: How did you get interested in designing?

MH: I think by [birth]! It’s my passion, I don’t know how [exactly] … :)

MB: If you remember, what was the first thing you ever designed?

MH:  My own name as a logo!

MB: How neat!  Where do you get your inspiration and ideas for your designs?

MH: Everywhere, I [think] that around myself everything is [inspiration for] designing, from the earth to the sky!

MB: That’s such a great perspective!  So, what do you like best about designing?

MH: I [believe] designing is the best way to explain your ideas. Your creativity is your thoughts.

MB: If you could give other designers some advice, what three things would you tell them?

MH:

1) Inspiration is best to be in your design, [but] remember inspiration does not mean to copy.

2) As designing is my passion, I think that the [designs that] I made are always perfect [in] my eyes. [You] should try this also, [to be confident in your designs].

3) Don’t ever think that you are [at your peak] because creativity has no end!

MB: What do you like about working for MycroBurst?

MH: [MycroBurst] a good place to share ideas. But personally, [I believe] there is need to improve some policies.

MB: Other than designing, what do you like to do in your free time?  What are your interests and hobbies?

MH: Truly there is no free time for other things. But sometimes [when I'm] exhausted or tense I really like indoor games table [such as] tennis, badminton, etc.  [I'm also] a little bit interested in watching romantic movies.

……
All designs in this post were created by Mohammed Hadi (Achiver).  As you can see, Mohammed is one of MycroBurst’s talented stationery and business card designers!
x
However, his talents are not limited to these of designs.
Want to see more of Mohammed’s work?  Visit his MycroBurst portfolio.
x
A HUGE thanks goes out to Mohammed Hadi for taking the time to speak with us!  Keep up the great work, we wish you continued success!
x
Interested in becoming a MycroBurst designer?  Register now, it’s free!

Also – don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!