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I have read all of the comments and I really appreciate the conversation on the creative industry.

What I found disturbing is that contestants have to name their price BEFORE they get picked. Why is this disturbing? Because contestants who want to increase their likelihood of being chosen will make their price lower than what they think they really deserve. AT will get creative work that is underpriced. AT should change it to a set reward. The "name your price" thing is sketchy.

I agree with the person that mentioned the unpaid internship analogy. I'm tired of employers taking advantage of the inexperienced. We cannot enable the abuse by signing up for it. A lot of inexperienced people take unpaid internships with hopes of getting hired (the reward/being chosen).

In response to salparadise: First of all, I appreciate your input as a designer. As a budding interior designer, it is very tempting to accept unpaid work to increase my employability. Would you disagree with the notion that creative contests are a good way for amateurs to be recognized?

In response to iporter: There is a difference between design and art. Design is problem-specific. If a logo design is not chosen, it cannot be simply reused. Are there any other "The Homies 2013" looking for a logo redesign? A piece of artwork, if not bought by one client, can be bought by another. Also, a past practice should not necessarily be replicated in the present.