Re: [Inpycon] PyCon India Website for 2014
Hi, I'm not a design guy, so can help out with backend work of the website. Just my 2 cents :) Cheers, Kiran Gangadharan
Thanks Kiran I will count you . On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 1:14 AM, Kiran Gangadharan < kiran.daredevil@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
I'm not a design guy, so can help out with backend work of the website.
Just my 2 cents :)
Cheers, Kiran Gangadharan
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Even I can help with the website. But, I am not a great designer ;) -- Dhruv Baldawa (http://www.dhruvb.com) On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 1:55 PM, vijay kumar <vnbang2003@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks Kiran I will count you .
On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 1:14 AM, Kiran Gangadharan < kiran.daredevil@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
I'm not a design guy, so can help out with backend work of the website.
Just my 2 cents :)
Cheers, Kiran Gangadharan
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Dhruv Baldawa <dhruvbaldawa@gmail.com> writes:
Even I can help with the website. But, I am not a great designer ;)
[...] This is why I'm generally in favour of outsourcing the design (and design implementation) of the site to professionals. I'm not pointing fingers at your Dhruv and I'm thankful for your spirit of volunteering but the website is the primary presence of the conference and it shouldn't become a project we do as part of a learning exercise. We need people who are professionals to take care of it and saving money is not an excuse. -- Cordially, Noufal http://nibrahim.net.in
+1 It's best to hire a good design firm/individual and give the job to them. The visual quality of the logo, over all visual theme of the event is better when designers puts thought into it and usually experienced designers are the right people for the job. Whomsoever is going to evaluate / hire the designer have a look at http://bearddesign.co/ portfolio. They have good skills. On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Noufal Ibrahim <noufal@nibrahim.net.in> wrote:
Dhruv Baldawa <dhruvbaldawa@gmail.com> writes:
Even I can help with the website. But, I am not a great designer ;)
[...]
This is why I'm generally in favour of outsourcing the design (and design implementation) of the site to professionals. I'm not pointing fingers at your Dhruv and I'm thankful for your spirit of volunteering but the website is the primary presence of the conference and it shouldn't become a project we do as part of a learning exercise. We need people who are professionals to take care of it and saving money is not an excuse.
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Let me start engaging them and see how it goes. If other have contact of other designer company who can help with website please do share contact. With Thanks Vijay ________________________________ From: Ankur Gupta <versesane@gmail.com> To: Mailing list for the PyCon India conference <inpycon@python.org> Sent: Monday, 21 October 2013 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [Inpycon] PyCon India Website for 2014 +1 It's best to hire a good design firm/individual and give the job to them. The visual quality of the logo, over all visual theme of the event is better when designers puts thought into it and usually experienced designers are the right people for the job. Whomsoever is going to evaluate / hire the designer have a look at http://bearddesign.co/ portfolio. They have good skills. On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Noufal Ibrahim <noufal@nibrahim.net.in> wrote:
Dhruv Baldawa <dhruvbaldawa@gmail.com> writes:
Even I can help with the website. But, I am not a great designer ;)
[...]
This is why I'm generally in favour of outsourcing the design (and design implementation) of the site to professionals. I'm not pointing fingers at your Dhruv and I'm thankful for your spirit of volunteering but the website is the primary presence of the conference and it shouldn't become a project we do as part of a learning exercise. We need people who are professionals to take care of it and saving money is not an excuse.
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On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 7:55 AM, vijay <vnbang2003@yahoo.com> wrote:
Let me start engaging them and see how it goes. If other have contact of other designer company who can help with website please do share contact.
With Thanks Vijay
------------------------------ *From:* Ankur Gupta <versesane@gmail.com> *To:* Mailing list for the PyCon India conference <inpycon@python.org> *Sent:* Monday, 21 October 2013 4:52 PM *Subject:* Re: [Inpycon] PyCon India Website for 2014
+1 It's best to hire a good design firm/individual and give the job to them. The visual quality of the logo, over all visual theme of the event is better when designers puts thought into it and usually experienced designers are the right people for the job. Whomsoever is going to evaluate / hire the designer have a look at http://bearddesign.co/ portfolio. They have good skills.
I spoke to beard design for designing PyCon India 2013 and felt they were more expensive. I would like to suggest Arpan Chinta, who designed http://rubyconfindia.org/2013/. He conducts Responsive web design workshops with HasGeek and I've attended the workshop myself. It was just awesome. I've tried at get him to design PyCon India 2013, but he was not available in such short notice. It would be great to have him design the website. Anand
Sure let contact him . Can you introduce me to him or would you like to drive communication on design with him. On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 8:47 PM, Anand Chitipothu <anandology@gmail.com>wrote:
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 7:55 AM, vijay <vnbang2003@yahoo.com> wrote:
Let me start engaging them and see how it goes. If other have contact of other designer company who can help with website please do share contact.
With Thanks Vijay
------------------------------ *From:* Ankur Gupta <versesane@gmail.com> *To:* Mailing list for the PyCon India conference <inpycon@python.org> *Sent:* Monday, 21 October 2013 4:52 PM *Subject:* Re: [Inpycon] PyCon India Website for 2014
+1 It's best to hire a good design firm/individual and give the job to them. The visual quality of the logo, over all visual theme of the event is better when designers puts thought into it and usually experienced designers are the right people for the job. Whomsoever is going to evaluate / hire the designer have a look at http://bearddesign.co/ portfolio. They have good skills.
I spoke to beard design for designing PyCon India 2013 and felt they were more expensive.
I would like to suggest Arpan Chinta, who designed http://rubyconfindia.org/2013/. He conducts Responsive web design workshops with HasGeek and I've attended the workshop myself. It was just awesome.
I've tried at get him to design PyCon India 2013, but he was not available in such short notice. It would be great to have him design the website.
Anand
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Dear All, I have been very quiet for a while now for the reason that I was traveling. Now that I am in Bangalore again, I think its time I spoke. Regarding the website design, I think it should be handled by volunteers rather than design firm. For the only reason, we are trying to encourage a new breed of organizers who will in in turn take this forward. Since we are in early this time, we can have a choice. If nothing works out, the last option will be to run to design firm. The issue is not about money or putting a good facade for others to see, but to see local young talent get the opportunity to showcase their talent and get them involved. Imagine saying something, This entire design was done by self motivated volunteers. it may not be the best but it is our work. Wok that came out of passion. I am also suggesting that we keep the option open for running to a nearby design shop. Not to be wholly closed on that aspect either. So its +1 for vijay's idea. Warm regards, Annapoornima On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 8:47 PM, Anand Chitipothu <anandology@gmail.com>wrote:
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 7:55 AM, vijay <vnbang2003@yahoo.com> wrote:
Let me start engaging them and see how it goes. If other have contact of other designer company who can help with website please do share contact.
With Thanks Vijay
------------------------------ *From:* Ankur Gupta <versesane@gmail.com> *To:* Mailing list for the PyCon India conference <inpycon@python.org> *Sent:* Monday, 21 October 2013 4:52 PM *Subject:* Re: [Inpycon] PyCon India Website for 2014
+1 It's best to hire a good design firm/individual and give the job to them. The visual quality of the logo, over all visual theme of the event is better when designers puts thought into it and usually experienced designers are the right people for the job. Whomsoever is going to evaluate / hire the designer have a look at http://bearddesign.co/ portfolio. They have good skills.
I spoke to beard design for designing PyCon India 2013 and felt they were more expensive.
I would like to suggest Arpan Chinta, who designed http://rubyconfindia.org/2013/. He conducts Responsive web design workshops with HasGeek and I've attended the workshop myself. It was just awesome.
I've tried at get him to design PyCon India 2013, but he was not available in such short notice. It would be great to have him design the website.
Anand
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@annapoornima Foremost I understand your rationale behind giving volunteers a change to submit their designs etc. I feel the design aesthetics, illustrations should be good. for e.g. this years illustration of cheeseshop that was there in the main stage backdrop was pretty good. Whether it's a volunteer doing it or a design firm or an individual designer the design should be top notch. If we do take the process of getting volunteers to do it someones got to look at their previous work if any, engage with them, look at the final product and decide. I believe it increase the work, now vijay/anand or whomsoever is doing this work is willing to put in the efforts then it worth while. On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 8:59 PM, Annapoornima Koppad <a.koppad@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear All,
I have been very quiet for a while now for the reason that I was traveling. Now that I am in Bangalore again, I think its time I spoke.
Regarding the website design, I think it should be handled by volunteers rather than design firm. For the only reason, we are trying to encourage a new breed of organizers who will in in turn take this forward. Since we are in early this time, we can have a choice. If nothing works out, the last option will be to run to design firm. The issue is not about money or putting a good facade for others to see, but to see local young talent get the opportunity to showcase their talent and get them involved. Imagine saying something, This entire design was done by self motivated volunteers. it may not be the best but it is our work. Wok that came out of passion.
I am also suggesting that we keep the option open for running to a nearby design shop. Not to be wholly closed on that aspect either.
So its +1 for vijay's idea.
Warm regards, Annapoornima
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 8:47 PM, Anand Chitipothu <anandology@gmail.com> wrote:
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 7:55 AM, vijay <vnbang2003@yahoo.com> wrote:
Let me start engaging them and see how it goes. If other have contact of other designer company who can help with website please do share contact.
With Thanks Vijay
________________________________ From: Ankur Gupta <versesane@gmail.com> To: Mailing list for the PyCon India conference <inpycon@python.org> Sent: Monday, 21 October 2013 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [Inpycon] PyCon India Website for 2014
+1 It's best to hire a good design firm/individual and give the job to them. The visual quality of the logo, over all visual theme of the event is better when designers puts thought into it and usually experienced designers are the right people for the job. Whomsoever is going to evaluate / hire the designer have a look at http://bearddesign.co/ portfolio. They have good skills.
I spoke to beard design for designing PyCon India 2013 and felt they were more expensive.
I would like to suggest Arpan Chinta, who designed http://rubyconfindia.org/2013/. He conducts Responsive web design workshops with HasGeek and I've attended the workshop myself. It was just awesome.
I've tried at get him to design PyCon India 2013, but he was not available in such short notice. It would be great to have him design the website.
Anand
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On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 8:29 AM, Annapoornima Koppad <a.koppad@gmail.com>wrote:
Dear All,
I have been very quiet for a while now for the reason that I was traveling. Now that I am in Bangalore again, I think its time I spoke.
Regarding the website design, I think it should be handled by volunteers rather than design firm. For the only reason, we are trying to encourage a new breed of organizers who will in in turn take this forward. Since we are in early this time, we can have a choice. If nothing works out, the last option will be to run to design firm. The issue is not about money or putting a good facade for others to see, but to see local young talent get the opportunity to showcase their talent and get them involved. Imagine saying something, This entire design was done by self motivated volunteers. it may not be the best but it is our work. Wok that came out of passion.
I am also suggesting that we keep the option open for running to a nearby design shop. Not to be wholly closed on that aspect either.
So its +1 for vijay's idea.
I would really love if our community can handle the design completely by volunteers. I've seen that idea repeatedly fail. Forget about design, I called for help to improve the PyCon India website, created github issues detailing each one, but haven't got much response. Usually there'll be initial enthusiasm, but that dies out slowly. Even if we take a professional help, there is a lot of volunteer work involved in reviewing the design as it evolves, giving feedback, suggesting alternatives etc. And someone from our side has to drive the whole thing. Believe it is a lot of work even if we hire a professional designer. We also need volunteers to: * integrate the design into our website, writing code/templates to make all things fit together. * write the content on the website, plan how pages should be organized etc. So, having more volunteers is always welcome and we have room for people with artistic talent help even if we hire a designer. Anand
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 9:13 PM, Anand Chitipothu <anandology@gmail.com> wrote:
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 8:29 AM, Annapoornima Koppad <a.koppad@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear All,
I have been very quiet for a while now for the reason that I was traveling. Now that I am in Bangalore again, I think its time I spoke.
Regarding the website design, I think it should be handled by volunteers rather than design firm. For the only reason, we are trying to encourage a new breed of organizers who will in in turn take this forward. Since we are in early this time, we can have a choice. If nothing works out, the last option will be to run to design firm. The issue is not about money or putting a good facade for others to see, but to see local young talent get the opportunity to showcase their talent and get them involved. Imagine saying something, This entire design was done by self motivated volunteers. it may not be the best but it is our work. Wok that came out of passion.
I am also suggesting that we keep the option open for running to a nearby design shop. Not to be wholly closed on that aspect either.
So its +1 for vijay's idea.
I would really love if our community can handle the design completely by volunteers. I've seen that idea repeatedly fail. Forget about design, I called for help to improve the PyCon India website, created github issues detailing each one, but haven't got much response.
Usually there'll be initial enthusiasm, but that dies out slowly.
Even if we take a professional help, there is a lot of volunteer work involved in reviewing the design as it evolves, giving feedback, suggesting alternatives etc. And someone from our side has to drive the whole thing. Believe it is a lot of work even if we hire a professional designer.
Absolutely .. Having hired visual design consultants at work and interacted with them learned first hand how much efforts go into iteration, color, typography changes etc.
We also need volunteers to: * integrate the design into our website, writing code/templates to make all things fit together. * write the content on the website, plan how pages should be organized etc.
So, having more volunteers is always welcome and we have room for people with artistic talent help even if we hire a designer.
Anand
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Heya People, I am just saying lets try with volunteers first. We can always go to a designer later. We are way ahead of time! Also, vijay already told that he will engage with the volunteers first. So lets go with the flow...:-) Regards, Annapoornima On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 9:22 PM, Ankur Gupta <versesane@gmail.com> wrote:
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 9:13 PM, Anand Chitipothu <anandology@gmail.com> wrote:
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 8:29 AM, Annapoornima Koppad <a.koppad@gmail.com
wrote:
Dear All,
I have been very quiet for a while now for the reason that I was traveling. Now that I am in Bangalore again, I think its time I spoke.
Regarding the website design, I think it should be handled by volunteers rather than design firm. For the only reason, we are trying to
encourage a
new breed of organizers who will in in turn take this forward. Since we are in early this time, we can have a choice. If nothing works out, the last option will be to run to design firm. The issue is not about money or putting a good facade for others to see, but to see local young talent get the opportunity to showcase their talent and get them involved. Imagine saying something, This entire design was done by self motivated volunteers. it may not be the best but it is our work. Wok that came out of passion.
I am also suggesting that we keep the option open for running to a nearby design shop. Not to be wholly closed on that aspect either.
So its +1 for vijay's idea.
I would really love if our community can handle the design completely by volunteers. I've seen that idea repeatedly fail. Forget about design, I called for help to improve the PyCon India website, created github issues detailing each one, but haven't got much response.
Usually there'll be initial enthusiasm, but that dies out slowly.
Even if we take a professional help, there is a lot of volunteer work involved in reviewing the design as it evolves, giving feedback, suggesting alternatives etc. And someone from our side has to drive the whole thing. Believe it is a lot of work even if we hire a professional designer.
Absolutely .. Having hired visual design consultants at work and interacted with them learned first hand how much efforts go into iteration, color, typography changes etc.
We also need volunteers to: * integrate the design into our website, writing code/templates to make
all
things fit together. * write the content on the website, plan how pages should be organized etc.
So, having more volunteers is always welcome and we have room for people with artistic talent help even if we hire a designer.
Anand
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I've seen the volunteer effort in 2011 and 2012, and realized this fact that our community lacks good designers. We have looked around for Months for a volunteer designers. But couldn't get anything good. Result: none of us really like the designs for those years. In 2013 we took help from actual designers, result: (almost) everyone loved the website design. We have enough time to get help from a feasible good designer. I'd suggest we do that. It's fine if we decide to go with volunteer effort. But If we decide that, I'd suggest asking the enthusiasts to submit a sample design first and let everyone vote on the design. Design is not like code. Even crappy code that gives output might be acceptable, but a crappy design that shows all the desired info is not. Again, I'd suggest getting a pro designer. Thanks On Oct 22, 2013 8:59 PM, "Annapoornima Koppad" <a.koppad@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear All,
I have been very quiet for a while now for the reason that I was traveling. Now that I am in Bangalore again, I think its time I spoke.
Regarding the website design, I think it should be handled by volunteers rather than design firm. For the only reason, we are trying to encourage a new breed of organizers who will in in turn take this forward. Since we are in early this time, we can have a choice. If nothing works out, the last option will be to run to design firm. The issue is not about money or putting a good facade for others to see, but to see local young talent get the opportunity to showcase their talent and get them involved. Imagine saying something, This entire design was done by self motivated volunteers. it may not be the best but it is our work. Wok that came out of passion.
I am also suggesting that we keep the option open for running to a nearby design shop. Not to be wholly closed on that aspect either.
So its +1 for vijay's idea.
Warm regards, Annapoornima
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 8:47 PM, Anand Chitipothu <anandology@gmail.com>wrote:
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 7:55 AM, vijay <vnbang2003@yahoo.com> wrote:
Let me start engaging them and see how it goes. If other have contact of other designer company who can help with website please do share contact.
With Thanks Vijay
------------------------------ *From:* Ankur Gupta <versesane@gmail.com> *To:* Mailing list for the PyCon India conference <inpycon@python.org> *Sent:* Monday, 21 October 2013 4:52 PM *Subject:* Re: [Inpycon] PyCon India Website for 2014
+1 It's best to hire a good design firm/individual and give the job to them. The visual quality of the logo, over all visual theme of the event is better when designers puts thought into it and usually experienced designers are the right people for the job. Whomsoever is going to evaluate / hire the designer have a look at http://bearddesign.co/ portfolio. They have good skills.
I spoke to beard design for designing PyCon India 2013 and felt they were more expensive.
I would like to suggest Arpan Chinta, who designed http://rubyconfindia.org/2013/. He conducts Responsive web design workshops with HasGeek and I've attended the workshop myself. It was just awesome.
I've tried at get him to design PyCon India 2013, but he was not available in such short notice. It would be great to have him design the website.
Anand
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Annapoornima Koppad <a.koppad@gmail.com> writes: [...]
Regarding the website design, I think it should be handled by volunteers rather than design firm. For the only reason, we are trying to encourage a new breed of organizers who will in in turn take this forward.
Organising is a top level activity distinct from designing the website which is something that can be delegated to volunteers or a design firm.
Since we are in early this time, we can have a choice. If nothing works out, the last option will be to run to design firm. The issue is not about money or putting a good facade for others to see, but to see local young talent get the opportunity to showcase their talent and get them involved.
I disagree. The conference, atleast in my opinion, is not about showcasing local young talent. It's about creating a space for Python developers in India to meet, interact and hopefully work together on something interesting. As organisers, I consider our role is to give people as good an event as possible with good talks, excellent facilities (wifi, food etc.), a comfortable environment, good workshops and an overall good experience. To this end, I'd prefer that things be done by professionals. Whether they're doing this as volunteers in the spirit of the event or as a company is not relevant. The focus is on the quality. The "branding" of the event is something that should be taken super seriously if we want to attract the industry side of the community and present a nice public image among other things. It's something I've been pushing for and something which thankfully has become an important topic early on. The volunteer base should have the reigns in their hands and drive everything but when there's a task that needs to be done, it's our responsibility to make it happen in the best way possible. We, and other events do this by using external services (e.g. doattend etc.).
Imagine saying something, This entire design was done by self motivated volunteers. it may not be the best but it is our work. Wok that came out of passion.
I think I can best convey my point by comparing this to hiring a caterer. If we had a volunteer passionate about cooking and we decided to have them take care of the food instead of hiring a professional caterer, I think it's a recipe (no pun intended) for disaster. We need good food at the event because we owe that to the delegates. The way to get good food is to hire a professional caterer. We (the volunteers) do that and make sure that they deliver. Whether the catering agency is someone already in the Python community and is therefore willing to give us a discount or do it for free is a separate issue.
I am also suggesting that we keep the option open for running to a nearby design shop. Not to be wholly closed on that aspect either.
That's missing the point. I'm saying that we should get a really good designer for the branding right away. If someone with a good track record volunteers to do it, +1. Otherwise, we hire someone. I don't think that "work which came out of passion" does anything if it is not professional. [...] -- Cordially, Noufal http://nibrahim.net.in
That's missing the point. I'm saying that we should get a really good designer for the branding right away. If someone with a good track record volunteers to do it, +1. Otherwise, we hire someone. I don't think that "work which came out of passion" does anything if it is not professional.
+1 We need to take branding of PyCon India serious and complete branding
work ASAP. If any volunteer is willing to help us it will be great (Request to share your work with us if any one is interested). We need to try to get website up by December 1st week.
Hi Vijay, Please let me know how I can help! I can keep record of the volunteer activities, design is something that I am not familiar with but can help with tracking the volunteer commitments, inputs, suggestions, etc! Thanks and regards, Anu On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 10:32 PM, vijay kumar <vnbang2003@gmail.com> wrote:
That's missing the point. I'm saying that we should get a really good designer for the branding right away. If someone with a good track record volunteers to do it, +1. Otherwise, we hire someone. I don't think that "work which came out of passion" does anything if it is not professional.
+1 We need to take branding of PyCon India serious and complete branding work ASAP. If any volunteer is willing to help us it will be great (Request to share your work with us if any one is interested). We need to try to get website up by December 1st week.
On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 3:42 AM, Noufal Ibrahim <noufal@nibrahim.net.in>wrote:
Dhruv Baldawa <dhruvbaldawa@gmail.com> writes:
Even I can help with the website. But, I am not a great designer ;)
[...]
This is why I'm generally in favour of outsourcing the design (and design implementation) of the site to professionals. I'm not pointing fingers at your Dhruv and I'm thankful for your spirit of volunteering but the website is the primary presence of the conference and it shouldn't become a project we do as part of a learning exercise. We need people who are professionals to take care of it and saving money is not an excuse.
+1 Even I've suggested the same, but Vijay seems to be strongly in favor of getting it done with volunteers. Anand
On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 11:50 PM, Anand Chitipothu <anandology@gmail.com> wrote:
On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 3:42 AM, Noufal Ibrahim <noufal@nibrahim.net.in> wrote:
Dhruv Baldawa <dhruvbaldawa@gmail.com> writes:
Even I can help with the website. But, I am not a great designer ;)
[...]
This is why I'm generally in favour of outsourcing the design (and design implementation) of the site to professionals. I'm not pointing fingers at your Dhruv and I'm thankful for your spirit of volunteering but the website is the primary presence of the conference and it shouldn't become a project we do as part of a learning exercise. We need people who are professionals to take care of it and saving money is not an excuse.
+1
Even I've suggested the same, but Vijay seems to be strongly in favor of getting it done with volunteers.
+1 for getting professionals involved. Also, as I've learnt during my work, there are a few different styles of designers and those are some of those conflict with what people would expect. E.g. I got a person whose design style is minimalist, it didn't go too well with my team who expected more colourful and visual style. It's also important to go with ones who go ahead and understand the idea behind the website and PyCon as a whole. I guess which is why Vijay would be favouring volunteers. If we do consider getting professionals involved and Kiran doesn't want to take up this part, I can volunteer with this task. Kiran can lead the team that works on backend, I'll work with them for co-ordination between the 2 teams.
Anand
-- With Regards, Mehul Ved
+1 for designer, if not paid then probably barter deal with some design firm, who have been doing website designing for conferences like PyCon or others. On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 1:12 AM, Mehul Ved <mehul.n.ved@gmail.com> wrote:
On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 11:50 PM, Anand Chitipothu <anandology@gmail.com> wrote:
On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 3:42 AM, Noufal Ibrahim <noufal@nibrahim.net.in> wrote:
Dhruv Baldawa <dhruvbaldawa@gmail.com> writes:
Even I can help with the website. But, I am not a great designer ;)
[...]
This is why I'm generally in favour of outsourcing the design (and design implementation) of the site to professionals. I'm not pointing fingers at your Dhruv and I'm thankful for your spirit of volunteering but the website is the primary presence of the conference and it shouldn't become a project we do as part of a learning exercise. We need people who are professionals to take care of it and saving money is not an excuse.
+1
Even I've suggested the same, but Vijay seems to be strongly in favor of getting it done with volunteers.
+1 for getting professionals involved.
Also, as I've learnt during my work, there are a few different styles of designers and those are some of those conflict with what people would expect. E.g. I got a person whose design style is minimalist, it didn't go too well with my team who expected more colourful and visual style.
It's also important to go with ones who go ahead and understand the idea behind the website and PyCon as a whole. I guess which is why Vijay would be favouring volunteers.
If we do consider getting professionals involved and Kiran doesn't want to take up this part, I can volunteer with this task. Kiran can lead the team that works on backend, I'll work with them for co-ordination between the 2 teams.
Anand
-- With Regards, Mehul Ved
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+1 for professional designer On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 9:42 AM, konark modi <modi.konark@gmail.com> wrote:
+1 for designer, if not paid then probably barter deal with some design firm, who have been doing website designing for conferences like PyCon or others.
On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 1:12 AM, Mehul Ved <mehul.n.ved@gmail.com> wrote:
On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 11:50 PM, Anand Chitipothu <anandology@gmail.com> wrote:
On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 3:42 AM, Noufal Ibrahim <noufal@nibrahim.net.in> wrote:
Dhruv Baldawa <dhruvbaldawa@gmail.com> writes:
Even I can help with the website. But, I am not a great designer ;)
[...]
This is why I'm generally in favour of outsourcing the design (and design implementation) of the site to professionals. I'm not pointing fingers at your Dhruv and I'm thankful for your spirit of volunteering but the website is the primary presence of the conference and it shouldn't become a project we do as part of a learning exercise. We need people who are professionals to take care of it and saving money is not an excuse.
+1
Even I've suggested the same, but Vijay seems to be strongly in favor of getting it done with volunteers.
+1 for getting professionals involved.
Also, as I've learnt during my work, there are a few different styles of designers and those are some of those conflict with what people would expect. E.g. I got a person whose design style is minimalist, it didn't go too well with my team who expected more colourful and visual style.
It's also important to go with ones who go ahead and understand the idea behind the website and PyCon as a whole. I guess which is why Vijay would be favouring volunteers.
If we do consider getting professionals involved and Kiran doesn't want to take up this part, I can volunteer with this task. Kiran can lead the team that works on backend, I'll work with them for co-ordination between the 2 teams.
Anand
-- With Regards, Mehul Ved
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Anand Chitipothu -
Ankur Gupta -
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Dhruv Baldawa -
Kiran Gangadharan -
konark modi -
Mehul Ved -
Noufal Ibrahim -
vijay -
vijay kumar