Comments on: Are Dribbble Users Blurring the Line Between Art and Design? http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:31:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Matt http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/#comment-131709 Matt Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:27:07 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=5290#comment-131709 This might be a valid argument if Dribbble's premise was that it was a website for "designers" to share client-based "design work" created under the real-world constraints you mentioned. But that's not at all what it claims to be. It's a self-described "show & tell for creatives;" some semblance of vanity is inevitably going to be baked into that recipe. Who's to say designers can't (or shouldn't) be working on projects outside of what they do for their clients? That's like suggesting a pro golfer not hit the links in his free time and then not tell anyone who isn't a pro golfer what he shot that afternoon. Furthermore, who are you to suggest that participation be restricted to your own narrow-minded description of what constitutes design & purpose? If someone wants to make a piece art and share it with the world, more power to him. This might be a valid argument if Dribbble’s premise was that it was a website for “designers” to share client-based “design work” created under the real-world constraints you mentioned. But that’s not at all what it claims to be. It’s a self-described “show & tell for creatives;” some semblance of vanity is inevitably going to be baked into that recipe. Who’s to say designers can’t (or shouldn’t) be working on projects outside of what they do for their clients? That’s like suggesting a pro golfer not hit the links in his free time and then not tell anyone who isn’t a pro golfer what he shot that afternoon. Furthermore, who are you to suggest that participation be restricted to your own narrow-minded description of what constitutes design & purpose? If someone wants to make a piece art and share it with the world, more power to him.

]]> By: jampa http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/#comment-131068 jampa Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:21:15 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=5290#comment-131068 once i get invitation still i am not able to upload my works on the dribbble. just let me know what the reason for that.. thanks jampa once i get invitation still i am not able to upload my works on the dribbble. just let me know what the reason for that..

thanks
jampa

]]> By: Ryan http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/#comment-117976 Ryan Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:44:33 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=5290#comment-117976 What's nice about Dribbble is that it IS an idealized world of design. It's good to have an outlet. Experiment. Get feedback from your peers. I consider it to be the equivalent of DVD extras or audio commentary - maybe even a director's cut. Designers showing work as they had originally intended, before reality sets in (brand attorney says to add TM symbols every other sentence, usability director wants all links to be blue and underlined, the CEO wants a picture of his daughter on the homepage, etc). What’s nice about Dribbble is that it IS an idealized world of design. It’s good to have an outlet. Experiment. Get feedback from your peers.

I consider it to be the equivalent of DVD extras or audio commentary – maybe even a director’s cut. Designers showing work as they had originally intended, before reality sets in (brand attorney says to add TM symbols every other sentence, usability director wants all links to be blue and underlined, the CEO wants a picture of his daughter on the homepage, etc).

]]> By: CJ http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/#comment-116478 CJ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:00:57 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=5290#comment-116478 So... Who wants a Dribbble invite? So… Who wants a Dribbble invite?

]]> By: Sergey Basharov http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/#comment-101131 Sergey Basharov Mon, 16 May 2011 08:28:42 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=5290#comment-101131 Hey fellows, I like Dribbble and trying to get an invite now there. Meanwhile I have created a tiny web app to inspire myself with random picks from Dribbble. I hope it can be of use for someone of you. It's located here: http://www.infinilla.com. It shows up 3 randomly taken images from Dribbble. When you click "Refresh" on the bottom of the page, it loads next 3 images. This way I can inspire myself and see great works easily. Please feel free to let me know if find it of use. Hey fellows,
I like Dribbble and trying to get an invite now there. Meanwhile I have created a tiny web app to inspire myself with random picks from Dribbble. I hope it can be of use for someone of you. It’s located here: http://www.infinilla.com. It shows up 3 randomly taken images from Dribbble. When you click “Refresh” on the bottom of the page, it loads next 3 images. This way I can inspire myself and see great works easily. Please feel free to let me know if find it of use.

]]> By: Tyson http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/#comment-101050 Tyson Sat, 14 May 2011 16:23:17 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=5290#comment-101050 If it's design, great let it be design. If it's art, great let it be art. It is so beyond me as to why many posters here are arguing their point as if one is right and one is wrong *cough* elitists *cough*. If one finds merit in another's work, regardless of discipline, it is a GOOD thing and should be encouraged. If you bother to look at dribbble's about page it reads for "..designers, developers and other creatives..". I know a lot of web-heads wont like to hear this but Artists fall into this bracket. If it’s design, great let it be design. If it’s art, great let it be art. It is so beyond me as to why many posters here are arguing their point as if one is right and one is wrong *cough* elitists *cough*. If one finds merit in another’s work, regardless of discipline, it is a GOOD thing and should be encouraged.

If you bother to look at dribbble’s about page it reads for “..designers, developers and other creatives..”. I know a lot of web-heads wont like to hear this but Artists fall into this bracket.

]]> By: Sherry http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/#comment-100380 Sherry Fri, 06 May 2011 17:48:41 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=5290#comment-100380 Design is something that's done for a specific purpose - usually part of overall marketing. Some design can definitely be artistic. Also coming up with awesome design is an art. But many "designers" lose sight of that. They forget they're normally being paid to accomplish a task (visually) and let their creativity rule. You're not a good designer if you lose sight of the purpose of design. Dribble reminds me of art school. It's a clique. If I ever do get a dribble invite, I plan on putting up design work done for clients. Design is something that’s done for a specific purpose – usually part of overall marketing. Some design can definitely be artistic. Also coming up with awesome design is an art. But many “designers” lose sight of that. They forget they’re normally being paid to accomplish a task (visually) and let their creativity rule. You’re not a good designer if you lose sight of the purpose of design.

Dribble reminds me of art school. It’s a clique. If I ever do get a dribble invite, I plan on putting up design work done for clients.

]]> By: Justin http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/#comment-99971 Justin Wed, 04 May 2011 12:14:28 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=5290#comment-99971 Personally I wouldn't want to show off my work unless it came with some positive but honest criticism and not just an "awesome" or "that's crap". who would want to put stuff online just because you want to be famous. Famous for what, making a few colors go well together? ok I give you a golf clap... what now? Forrst is definitely a much more brimming community with knowledgeable and active people. So that's the choice and i would recommend it if you can find an invite or they're open for registrations. Personally I wouldn’t want to show off my work unless it came with some positive but honest criticism and not just an “awesome” or “that’s crap”. who would want to put stuff online just because you want to be famous. Famous for what, making a few colors go well together? ok I give you a golf clap… what now?

Forrst is definitely a much more brimming community with knowledgeable and active people. So that’s the choice and i would recommend it if you can find an invite or they’re open for registrations.

]]> By: Irina Shishkina http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/#comment-99946 Irina Shishkina Wed, 04 May 2011 08:21:31 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=5290#comment-99946 I don’t think there is anything wrong with Dribbble as it’s a great source of visual inspiration. Don’t see a crime in experimenting, being passionate, creating and posting beautiful things. In a designer’s profession here is a place for both art and design and I don’t think these are mutually exclusive. I don’t think there is anything wrong with Dribbble as it’s a great source of visual inspiration. Don’t see a crime in experimenting, being passionate, creating and posting beautiful things. In a designer’s profession here is a place for both art and design and I don’t think these are mutually exclusive.

]]> By: James http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/are-dribbble-users-blurring-the-line-between-art-and-design/#comment-99852 James Tue, 03 May 2011 15:42:59 +0000 http://sixrevisions.com/?p=5290#comment-99852 Can someone help me to understand how dribbble works? You can't upload anything unless someone drafts you, but why would anyone draft you when they haven't seen any of your work? Also I see people who are prospects, who have never uploaded anything, with hundreds of people following them. Why would so many people be following someone who has not posted anything to the site? Can someone help me to understand how dribbble works?

You can’t upload anything unless someone drafts you, but why would anyone draft you when they haven’t seen any of your work?

Also I see people who are prospects, who have never uploaded anything, with hundreds of people following them. Why would so many people be following someone who has not posted anything to the site?

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