What`s it Worth to You?
November 23, 2008 | Filed Under Learning
After visiting this blog, I was actually surprised to see that a big company would consider purchasing stock art versus original art. What happens when they do? Your branding gets diluted and loses value. But don`t take my word for it. A picture in this case is worth a thousand words, and quite possibly a few thousand bucks.
- Both multimillion dollar companies used the same graphics. This faux pas depreciates their brand.
Don`t get me wrong, from a designer`s perspective, it`s great to see your stuff in print. But mass producing illustrations depreciates your value as artist and even more so to their branding.
- Crikey!!
Companies can grow overnight, becoming multimillion dollar giants and their tenure will be short lived when at least part of that sale depends on the branding already established. If a sale is commenced, the symbol that represents that company better be as valuable as the company itself.
This is a lot like the guy who goes out with dirty and ripped undies and he has an accident. I am almost sure that the nurses won`t laugh at the holes and stains- that much.
I wonder if any plastic surgeons have thought of using the McDonald`s logo for their breast enhancement practice. McDoctors! I thought of other ones and they were not proper.
- Plastic surgery anyone??
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You would think they would have the money to come up with their own artwork.
Absolutely! This is tantamount to having a luxury garden party and serving cheetos. Thank you for your comment!
Wow! I had no idea they were using stock art.
I definitely think it’s worth getting your own original art. Especially when there are so many talented and inexpensive designers out there.
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Of course! I think had they done their proper research they would have saved face.
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