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How Hatchwise’s Design Court Works
Here at Hatchwise we take pride in the quality of our designs and do our very best to ensure that each design is 100% original and the creative’s own concept. In order to monitor contests we have a “report” feature on entries allowing creatives to report designs found violating our Creative Guidelines. How To Report […]
How To Correctly Format Your Logo Design Entry
Creatives, please read and follow the below instructions before submitting a logo design contest entry on Hatchwise. IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN ENTRY WITHDRAWAL AND MAY LEAD TO A PERMANENT ACCOUNT BAN. To submit a logo design to a contest: Make sure your design is created in Adobe Illustrator. Submit your […]
Contacting Hatchwise’s Incredible Support Team
Here at Hatchwise it is our number one priority that all support issues and questions are responded to as quickly as possible. You can easily contact us here. Have you already reached out and not gotten a response? If it has been over 24 hours (not including weekends) and you haven’t heard back then something […]
Why Can’t I Leave Feedback For The Creatives?
Starting a new Hatchwise contest is exciting, especially when you begin to see submissions come in! If you have recently started a new contest we encourage you to log into your account to leave feedback for the creatives, since the more feedback that you leave the better your contest results tend to be. However, you […]
I Can’t Access My Account. Will I Still Be Paid For Contests That I’ve Won?
If you are a Hatchwise creative that has won a contest, then you’ve come to the right place. However, before we get started, if you need more information about the Hatchwise payment process please go here. If you currently can’t access your account but have won a contest, please keep reading. If for any reason […]
A Client Is Upset. What Do I Do?
No matter how well you connect and get along with most of your customers, inevitably you will have to deal with someone that’s angry. While the majority of Hatchwise contests include great communication between clients and creatives, occasionally there can be frustration. This frustration occurs for many reasons; miscommunication, delayed responses, lack of feedback, and […]
My Contest Submission Was Eliminated. What Does That Mean?
Hatchwise contests normally run for 10 days (Rush contests for 48 hours) and during that time you have the ability to submit entries and make revisions for the clients. As you upload contest submissions the clients are able to leave feedback on the entries by commenting and rating. They are also encouraged to request edits […]
How Do I Withdraw My Entries From A Contest?
As a Hatchwise creative, there may be times when you may wish to withdraw your entries from a contest that you have entered in. This might be for a few reasons, such as; you want to use the design somewhere else, you weren’t awarded the contest winner, or you don’t like the rating that your […]
Help! I’m Holding A Contest And I Can’t Log Into My Account!
We get it, nothing is more frustrating than attempting to log into your account and not being able to. Especially if you have an active contest and want to view and leave feedback on contest submissions. If you are a Hatchwise client and are having trouble logging into your account then you’ve come to the […]
Help! I’m a Hatchwise Creative And I Can’t Log Into My Account!
We understand that one of the most frustrating things is trying to successfully log into your account and failing. If you are a Hatchwise creative and are having trouble logging into your account then you’ve come to the right place! The first (and most important!) thing to remember is, don’t get discouraged! We will […]
Understanding Hatchwise’s Quality Standards
Here at Hatchwise, we understand and value the trust that you put in our platform to deliver you the perfect logo, website design, business card design, social icons, or whatever else it is that you are looking for. Here are our quality standards Transparency. We honor full transparency. We don’t have hidden fees, or charge […]
Can I Purchase A Design From A Contest That I Didn’t Hold?
Hatchwise has a large number of active contests that can be browsed. In addition to active contests there are also past contests visible to you as well. Viewing past contests is a wonderful way to see some of the incredible designs that the Hatchwise creative team dreams up, and get a better idea of what […]
How To Find Follow-up Work
Here at Hatchwise, we encourage our creatives to build relationships with our clients. We have many repeat customers, who, happy with the stellar results that they get from their contest, keep returning to have additional work done. If you are a creative working on Hatchwise and have won a contest, there is a good chance […]
How Long Can My Hatchwise Contest Run For? Can I Keep Extending It?
Hatchwise contests normally run for 10 days (48 hours for Rush contests) but sometimes people find that they need more time to review the contest submissions or request revisions made to the contest submissions. After your contest submission period has ended* you have the option to either award a contest winner or, to add the […]
Does Adding Images For The Creatives To Use As A Reference Help?
As you learn more about the Hatchwise experience you will realize that there are many things that you can do to get the results that you would like from your contest. From leaving feedback to writing your contest brief, you are 100% in control of your contest results. The first step to starting your Hatchwise […]
Reasons Why Reading The Design Brief Is So Important
As a creative, one of the first steps to entering a Hatchwise contest should be to read over the Design Brief thoroughly. Yes, it can be tempting to simply scan over the other contest submissions and then start entering the contest, but that should not be done, and here’s why. The other creatives may not […]
What Can The Creatives See On Their Side Of My Contest?
If you are currently holding a Hatchwise contest, or have held one in the past, you may be wondering how your contest looks to the creatives. After all, you know what you can see, but what about them? Related: How To Communicate With The Creatives Entering Your Hatchwise Contest How a contest looks on the […]
How Long Can I Wait After My Contest Ends To Award A Winner?
If you are running a Hatchwise contest you may be wondering how long you have to select a winning entry and award your contest winner. While many people find a winning design before their contest submission period is over, others find that they may take a little longer to select their winner. The good news […]
I Need Multiple Projects Done. Which Type Of Contest Do I Start First?
Chances are that if you are starting out launching a new company you are going to need more than just a logo. You may also be in the market for a company name, product names, icons, other graphic designs, business card and stationery design, and perhaps even website design. We get it. Starting a new […]
I Found A Winning Entry. Can I Close My Contest Early?
Hatchwise contests normally run for 10 days (with the exception of a Rush contest, which runs for 48 hours). While most people choose to wait until the contest submission period is over to award their contest winner, sometimes you might see an entry that you love within the first few days of the contest starting. […]
I Want To Increase My Hatchwise Contest Prize Amount. Can I Do That?
As your Hatchwise contest progresses you may find that you wish to increase your prize amount. Raising your prize amount can have several benefits for your contest, including seeing more participation from the creatives, as well as more overall interest generated in your contest. Related: I Want To Add Some Upgrades To My Contest. Which […]
I Want To Share My Contest With My Team and Get Feedback From Them. How Do I Do That?
Holding a Hatchwise contest is an exciting event. And, as you see submissions entered in your contest, you may wish to get some feedback from other people on their thoughts about your contest entries. The good news is that you can easily share your contest entries with your friends, family, and co-workers in a couple […]
How To Communicate With The Creatives Entering Your Hatchwise Contest
Whether you are a longtime user of Hatchwise, or you just started your very first contest you will have probably already noticed that it’s recommended that you leave feedback on submissions and communicate with the creatives entering your contest. But what does that mean? How exactly can you contact the creatives, since you don’t have […]
Can I Make Changes To My Contest Brief? And If So, How?
If you have started a Hatchwise contest than there is a chance that as you see designs coming in you will want to make some edits to your contest brief. At any time while your contest is active you can make edits to your contest brief or upload images for the creatives to use as […]
The 5 Best Ways To Win A Hatchwise Contest
As a creative, it takes time and creativity to design artwork and think of tagline and name suggestions. Because of that, it’s important that you know the best ways to increase your chances of being selected and awarded the winner of the contests that you enter. Here are five easy things that you can do […]
I Want To Add Some Upgrades To My Contest. Which Ones Should I Add?
For optimum results it is recommended that upgrades are added at the time of activating your contest, however, you can add them at any time while the contest is active. If you are planning on adding one or more upgrades to your contest you may be wondering which ones will get you the best results. […]
Can I Award More Than One Entry The Winner Of My Contest?
You’ve started your Hatchwise contest and to your delight are seeing some exceptional entries come in. What happens when you see two or more contest submissions that you like equally? Is it possible to award more than one contest winner? Since you have already offered a set prize amount for a winning entry, you cannot […]
I Was Awarded The Contest Winner. What Happens Now?
Congratulations, you won a contest! If you are awarded the winner of the contest you will be notified via email by Hatchwise. The contest is in the “Verification” Stage before you are able to upload the files. What is Verification? Verification is a normal part of the award process and normally only takes a few […]
I Just Started A Hatchwise Contest. What Do I Do Now?
You just hit the “Launch Contest” button and your new Hatchwise contest is active! Now, the question is, what happens now? The first thing that we recommend is logging into your Hatchwise account and reviewing the contest to make sure that everything is correct. At this time you may be prompted to complete filling in […]
I Entered A Contest. What Happens Now?
“Welcome to Hatchwise, you can now begin entering contests!” I’m sure that if you recently signed up for Hatchwise then you will recognize this welcome email. This is an exciting moment, you can now begin entering contests and have the opportunity to be awarded a contest winner! However, maybe you are wondering what happens next. […]
Some Of The Entries Disappeared From My Contest. Where Did They Go?
One of the best (and most exciting) parts of the Hatchwise process is once your contest is active and you start to see some unique, creative submissions come in. What happens when you notice that one (or more) of your contest entries have seemed to have “vanished” into thin air? If you notice that some […]
Do I Get My Contest Winner’s Contact Info?
Congratulations! You have found a winning entry and awarded a winner of your contest. Now you are eagerly awaiting the delivery of your final files. The big question is what happens now? Are you going to be able to communicate with the winning artist in the future? The answer is yes. We actually encourage you […]
How Do I Get Paid From Hatchwise?
If you are a creative on Hatchwise that has won a contest and is wondering how the payment process works then you have come to the right place! If you are the winner of a contest then you will be notified via email. Now it’s time to start preparing the final design files. It would […]
How To Hold A Successful Naming Contest
When it comes to starting a naming contest you might have some questions. How do you communicate to the creatives what you are looking for? Do you ask for changes? Can you include image files? Here is an overview of what you can do to help ensure that your Hatchwise naming contest is a success! […]
How Do I Encourage More Creatives To Enter In My Hatchwise Contest?
Congratulations! You have started a new contest on Hatchwise (maybe it’s your first one) and you are starting to see some great new entries come in! Now. What happens if you are so excited to see such great submissions that you want to encourage even more creatives to enter your contest and see even more […]
I Awarded A Contest Winner What’s Next?
Congratulations! You received an entry to your contest that you love and have awarded it the contest winner! Now, the big question is, what happens next? Your contest goes into the review stage and is being looked over quickly by our team. Once the contest is Verified (Verification normally only takes a few hours at […]
I Want Revisions Made Before Awarding The Contest Winner. How Does That Work?
Your contest is nearing the end and you’ve seen some great designs come in. However, maybe there are still a few changes that you need to get your awarding-winning design just right. What should you do? Do you award the contest winner and leave a note when you do so, asking for the revisions? Or, […]
How To Communicate With My Graphic Artist
Communicating with a designer is one of the most crucial aspects when ensuring that the outcome of the project will be what the client is looking for. It’s a two-way street, and it’s found that clients often expect their graphic artist to know what to do without even talking to them. There are many things […]
What Files Will I Receive With My Graphic Design?
When you receive your graphic design, you’ll get it in files that you will download to your computer. Now, there are many files, and they have different uses. Sometimes you get multiple files and occasionally you must request specific ones. All files should include the font name, the colors used in the design, as well […]
How To Run A Successful Design Contest or Naming Contest
Filling out the Creative Brief To run a successful contest, you need to start at the beginning when you are filling out the design brief. Here are a few tips to get you started: Offer a lot of details: When you are filling in the design brief, be as though as possible. Do you have […]
Why Choose Hatchwise Over An Individual Logo Designer Or Design Agency?
When it comes to choosing the right company to design your logo, we get it; there are a lot of options out there. One of the questions that we get asked a lot is just that-why choose Hatchwise over an individual logo designer or design agency? We understand your concerns. There is something that feels […]
How To Leave Feedback On Your Naming Contest
Finding a name that reflects your business and what you are offering accurately can be a challenge. While you may have a good idea of what you like, it may not always be the best fit for your company or your company’s mission statement. You want to find a name that not only reflects your […]