That’s it I have had about all I can take! Ok, some might point out that isn’t overly a great amount before I become grumpy and do the tigger moody dance. That aside, this week apart from being network hell on a stick, has seen a daily assault on my inbox from clever clog companies offering to sell me logos, update my web presence and brand me like so many texan cows. It isn’t uncommon, but considering the week I have had I am now taking this as a personal insult. Yes, it is jump mail and the control over that is like trying to control a toddler full of e numbers. When you actually work in the industry on your low ebb moments, getting one of those oh so helpful emails can lead you to a quick visit to mr aspirin bottle and a cliff top.
A selection from the few this week I have had the pleasure to land in my inbox includes :
“Logofuture wiIl provide your business with a custom, professionally-looking loqo and corporate identity .We will make your visuaI image unique to distinguish you from the competitors and memorable to leave a lasting impression on your customers.”
“lt is really hard to recollect a company: the market is full of suqqestions and the information is overwhelming; but A GOOD CATCHY LOGO ,STYLlSH STATIONERY and OUTSTANDlNG WEBSITE wiII make the task much easier. We do not promise that havinq ordered a Ioqo your company wiIl automaticaIly become a world Ieader: it is guite cIear that without qood products, effective business orqanization and practicable aim it will be hot at nowadays market; but we do promise that your marketing efforts will become much more effective. Here is the list of clear benefits:
Creativeness: hand-made, original logos, specially done to reflect your distinctive company image. Convenience: logo and stationery are provided in all formats; easy-to-use Content Management System lets you change your website content and even its structure. Promptness: you will see logo drafts within three business days. Affordability: your marketing break-through shouldn’t make gaps in your budget. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed: we provide unlimited amount of changes with no extra fees for you to be sure that you will love the result of this collaboration.
Have a look at our portfolio
not interested…” : I really like the fact that this one offers a not interested link. Note also the great typographical use of CAPITAL letters and that designer touch of misspelling.
Designers have delicate egos and I am lead to wander how many e-mail logo or web design related designer suicides there are. It is late at night and the poor designer is working on the 20th batch of logos for client x, or she is pushing pixels to get css to play nicely with all the browsers….. That oh so not comforting boing comes from the mail reader and voila instant samaritians moment. They just plainly don’t consider the implications of their actions these spammers. It’s just plain rude!. Either that or it is some plan to rid the world of all the web designers and is being lead by Spooks or something. I think I need an early night.
