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On Sat, 2018-08-04 at 13:46 +0100, C R wrote:
> Okay, so in the wake of our push to get some Inkscape swag going for
> the project, I've been pushed from multiple angles to start doing
> some of this myself.
>
> My reasons for considering this part-time, then move to full time if
> it's successful are as follows:
>
> 1. Ongoing Work - Since I'm considering new options for work, I want
> to do something where my day to day work can benefit FOSS projects,
> and I have all the necessary skills to do this - I'm basically a one-
> stop shop for graphics and media of any kind, so why not actually BE
> a shop for FOSS swag?
>
> 2. More Benefit to Projects - Many of the options available for free
> online shops fall short in that they present too high a cost for
> single orders with not enough percentage going towards the project.
> Becoming the supply chain allows me to save cost on bulk orders and
> maximise profits to get the most project benefits out of the sales.
>
> 3. Quality Control - I can ensure the quality of the products
> produced, because I can select which companies I buy from, vetting
> for quality. It's shocking how many companies produce total crap
> (even popular ones, like spreadshirt). Quality and customer
> satisfaction matter a lot to me. Especially when representing various
> FOSS projects, the quality of the materials will speak to quality of
> what's being represented, and all too often I see stickers printed
> off of home printers using graphics that were more or less tossed
> together from online clipart. The reason for this is usually that
> nothing else was available. I want to be a solution to this problem.
>
> 4. Supporting a FOSS-driven Industry - I really, really don't want to
> have to go back to using closed source graphics applications. :) And
> that's probably what will happen if I don't start something myself. I
> want to continue to be able to use Inkscape, and GIMP, and Krita,
> etc. in my production work so I can continue to help with bug
> reports, and UX suggestions. It's a big part of my job satisfaction
> to be able to help in this way.
>
> 5. Supporting FOSS designers - I eventually want to be able to employ
> other designers who use FOSS to build up the industry use of FOSS.
> We've got a long way to go to catch up, and the more designers using
> FOSS, the greater our say in what becomes standard for the industry.
> It's my experience that FOSS benefits both artists and companies that
> hire design work, as the overhead cost for creating and using FOSS
> graphic assets is zero, and thus can be used perpetually at no cost
> to either party.
>
> 6. Brain Tickles - It tickles something in my mind to think of people
> using and handing out stickers for FOSS projects. I've designed lots
> of products over the last 10 years, and I've seen people all around
> London using them. It's a great feeling, but lacks the satisfaction
> of seeing people enjoying FOSS and spreading the joy to others, and I
> find just showing someone tricks in Inkscape gives me a much more
> lasting thrill. So why not have both? Yes, I want to have my cake and
> eat it too, and share it as well!
>
> So these are my goals, but I do want to hear your opinions on it too.
>
> Thanks for listening, and for all the support and encouragement I've
> received from people inside and outside the project. :)
>
> -C
>

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