The Web is no stranger to design contests. These can be great for designers to earn prizes and get their work noticed. JotForm is launching a design contest to send 2014 out in style. Beyond having the upward potential of winning, there are numerous reasons to join the fun. Some might participate as an excuse to do a project for their portfolio. Others may be curious to see what all the excitement is about with the new Form Designer. Others still may have some spare time during the holidays. Here's a full list of reasons to submit your best form design in the JotForm Web Form Design Contest.
Win the $7,500 grand prize or one of the $500 category prizes. The first 100 completed submissions will receive a free T-shirt. Winner's names will be promoted on JotForm’s and on the upcoming JotForm Theme Store.
Sign-up at http://www.jotform.com/awards/#signup.
WIN A CASH PRIZE
The top prize is $7,500, with category prizes of $500 each.
WIN ADDITIONAL PRIZES
JotForm has partnered with a growing number of vendors who will offer their products or services to winners and/or applicants.
LEARN THE NEW FORM DESIGN TOOL
Why would anyone care to learn a form design tool? Recall the last time you designed a form in your favorite design tool. Now envision clicking on said form? Nothing happens, because it's an image file. JotForm's core service is a form builder, and our design tool sits on top of it. By mastering our design tool not only do you get attractive forms, but they also work. It can match any website theme or look and feel that you like. Stores can be set up and integrated with your payment portal of choice. Contact info can be collected for mailing lists, job applications- just about anything. And with the advent of our new design tool, it looks however you want it to. In short, it will save you time and money with future clients. Our most basic package is fully functional, and free.
SELL DESIGNS IN THE THEME STORE
As of this writing, the Theme Store is nothing more than an internal secret that I just spilled. Oops. Users will be able to design themes, set a price, and sell them to others. Of our ~5 million forms that have been built, ~30 percent have used themes. Mind you, these themes were built by CSS mavens. The new Form Designer allows and facilitates CSS trickery, but it's main value is being able to match the design using the design interface. Users can point and click their way to the design of their choice. The designs are mobile ready by default, which always makes clients happy.
NOTABLE JUDGES
Our list of judges is comprised of people from well-known companies, authors, editors, and internet enthusiasts. It can fun and rewarding, to have your work evaluated by heavy influencers in the web design world.
NICE ADDITION TO YOUR PORTFOLIO
No one will know you created the form with our drag and drop form builder and point and click form designer. But it will look just as good. Attractive portfolio pieces help get jobs and clients.
AVOID THANKSGIVING CRAZINESS :)
The contest itself starts Tuesday, Nov. 4 and runs through Thursday, Dec. 4. Need a break from the relatives during Thanksgiving? Throw together a design. It doesn't take long and can be a nice break from the excitement.