Design Logos and Uniforms For the Next Madden NFL with a Chance to See Them In-Game

[moylan1234]

I agree they should just give us Teambuilder, but since they asked I'm sending everything I have. Those logos are so bad at least they admit they need help, but yea curious why they just don't give us TB

[Dynastyyy]

This is embarrassing and stupid. If EA were smart they'd make the prize a super bowl package (cheap for them but worth the work for a lot of people & good press). They'd get more competition and a better product for ~5k or less (NFL discounts...). Did they just hire the PR staff that got fired by 2k??

[Dynastyyy]

I'd guess they don't give out teambuilder because it's flawed so they didn't want to recreate it and they just want the most talented people to create the best product

[ReMeDy]

As a graphic designer, this is appalling. Even art "contests" are a bad idea, but in this case, it's even worse since no prizes are being awarded! The only prize is the "chance" of seeing your design in the game? Really?

To those who don't know, here is the truth of art contests:
1.) A prize is awarded to a 1st place finisher (and sometimes 2nd-3rd place) that when combined is well below the amount a professional designer would demand.

2.) Tons of amateurs sign up. Not all are limited to children. Some are aspiring graphic design students who want to improve their portfolio, since most professionals in the field recommend you include some logo designs in your portfolio. (Hint: EA is hoping to get a few of these kinds of people).

3.) There is something in small font in the contest rules stating the contest owners get to KEEP your designs, whether you win or lose.

4.) Losing designs will, in some way, sneak into the company's future plans, but they won't tell the owners of the artwork that they used them. They don't need to! After all, you waived your right to the artwork when you submitted it. Your artwork may also be used as "inspiration" for future works. This art will be stored for decades as clip art they can pull from at their convenience.

Art contests are a great way of acquiring a ton of ideas with minimal cost. In this case, however, it's even worse since no cost is involved whatsoever. Please people, do not sign up for this. You could not only hurt yourself, but hurt the job market for graphic designers.

[BucksFan5Covers]

i made the Columbus Aviators today... i think its cool if people with good skills can make some. If you want to see mine its here:

[BucksFan5Covers]

Quote: Originally Posted by ReMeDy

As a graphic designer, this is appalling. Even art "contests" are a bad idea, but in this case, it's even worse since no prizes are being awarded! The only prize is the "chance" of seeing your design in the game? Really? To those who don't know, here is the truth of art contests: 1.) A prize is awarded to a 1st place finisher (and sometimes 2nd-3rd place) that when combined is well below the amount a professional designer would demand. 2.) Tons of amateurs sign up. Not all are limited to children. Some are aspiring graphic design students who want to improve their portfolio, since most professionals in the field recommend you include some logo designs in your portfolio. (Hint: EA is hoping to get a few of these kinds of people). 3.) There is something in small font in the contest rules stating the contest owners get to KEEP your designs, whether you win or lose. 4.) Losing designs will, in some way, sneak into the company's future plans, but they won't tell the owners of the artwork that they used them. They don't need to! After all, you waived your right to the artwork when you submitted it. Your artwork may also be used as "inspiration" for future works. This art will be stored for decades as clip art they can pull from at their convenience. Art contests are a great way of acquiring a ton of ideas with minimal cost. In this case, however, it's even worse since no cost is involved whatsoever. Please people, do not sign up for this. You could not only hurt yourself, but hurt the job market for graphic designers.

If you win you get a free copy of the game.... You only have to win one of the teams contests as well..

People are way over thinking this. I dont understand why people are so against this. I would call myself a good designer and i think this is really cool. Its just the people that dont have the tools to make things are getting mad. Seriously.... just because you cannot create it the way you want it doesnt mean it wont look good.

[spikedmayo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Meast21Forever

It may be a bummer about the lack of a 'teambuilder' type feature in Madden, but it seems like the NFL may have put some restrictions on EA recently that simply don't allow that type of feature. Just a gut feeling, but consider how conscious the NFL is about its image. Them placing restrictions on EA, preventing the public from creating neon green and highlighter pink uniforms for the Las Vegas Fighting Fairies, seems pretty plausible to me.

This, this, so much this. I feel like the NFL may have more of an impact on this game than people think.

[spikedmayo]

Someone mentioned earlier that this says that this will mean teams/logos will be city specific again, i dont think so.
BucksFan5Covers Columbus Aviators design(awesome btw) could be the Los Angeles Aviators or Mexico City Aviators or whatever, i think that was one of the gripes people had, if you wanted to move your team to LA you only had 3 choices, giving people 51 choices instead of 3 is a step in the right direction.