Drawing/illustration for an article

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $100
  • Entries Received: 30
  • Winner: aleksandraSa

Contest Brief

I need one drawing/illustration for an article. The title of the article is "Shitware" and the topic is poorly created software. "Shitware is software so poorly created that it dehumanizes the end-user. If you've ever used software which consistently generates feelings of frustration and anger, you've likely encountered Shitware." More keywords are unreliable, user hostile, slow, buggy.

The article uses some bad language, which the illustration can reflect.

Idea of what the illustration could contain (but feel free to use your own imagination): A frustrated/angry user in front of a computer/laptop. Insulting/arrogant error message on the computer screen. A parodic version of a corporate, motivational poster in the background.

A cartoony look would fit my taste :)

UPDATE Aug 21st:
Based on the entries so far, I've got the following inputs:
1. The setting is corporate/in an office. The character's clothing should be formal.
2. Laptop/computer with visible screen, not phone.
3. Some stupid motivational poster in the background would be great. How about "Work harder, not smarter!"?
4. Suggestions for on-screen error message (maybe we could fit several): "An unexpected error occurred - again. Please place a ticket IT will ignore. Error code: FUBAR."

UPDATE 22.08
Thank you so much for all submissions! It's going to be hard to pick a winner!! Based on submissions so far, here is some general feedback:
- Format: Landscape (sorry for not saying this earlier).
- An expression combining anger, sadness and contempt at the same time. I know I'm asking for a lot here :)
- On the poster: Some sort of slick looking overly handsome office type holding his thumb up. Maybe he uses his other hand to lift weights?

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  • jolar0143
    jolar0143
    • 4 years ago

    please check #47 thanks!

    • 4 years ago
  • ecomoglio
    ecomoglio
    • 4 years ago

    Hi, please check #42 . Tanks!!!

    • 4 years ago
  • Maxoverdrawn
    Maxoverdrawn
    • 4 years ago

    Are you able to provide a reference for this emotional face you want?

    • 4 years ago
    1. Maxoverdrawn
      Maxoverdrawn
      • 4 years ago

      Like a image of some one who represents the look your going for

      • 4 years ago
  • jasongcorre
    jasongcorre
    • 4 years ago

    #41

    • 4 years ago
  • ecomoglio
    ecomoglio
    • 4 years ago

    Hi, please check #34 . Thanks!!!

    • 4 years ago
  • Maxoverdrawn
    Maxoverdrawn
    • 4 years ago

    draft update #23

    • 4 years ago
  • ladybruniere
    ladybruniere
    • 4 years ago

    Hi there, please, when you said " On the poster: Some sort of slick looking overly handsome office type holding his thumb up. Maybe he uses his other hand to lift weights? ", I didn't understand, I'm afraid. The thump up goes on the poster at the background? Thank you, kindly Aline

    • 4 years ago
  • Maxoverdrawn
    Maxoverdrawn
    • 4 years ago

    rough draft #22 . enjoy

    • 4 years ago
  • ecomoglio
    ecomoglio
    • 4 years ago

    Hi, please check #15 . Thanks!!!

    • 4 years ago
  • jasongcorre
    jasongcorre
    • 4 years ago

    #6

    • 4 years ago
  • vulcanstudiouk
    vulcanstudiouk
    • 4 years ago

    Could you provide some info on what the illustration should contain? Any direction would be great. Thank you.

    • 4 years ago
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    1. LiberalLobster
      Contest Holder
      • 4 years ago

      One more thing: A cartoony look would fit my taste.

      • 4 years ago
    2. guruguide
      guruguide
      • 4 years ago

      Can you explain,about the error message and the parodic version of a corporate motivational poster more please.Like do you want a message of something like 404 error on screen or something else?.Also can you share a example of poster?

      • 4 years ago
  • guruguide
    guruguide
    • 4 years ago

    #sealed Please

    • 4 years ago
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    1. guruguide
      guruguide
      • 4 years ago

      Thank you so much sir.

      • 4 years ago
    2. guruguide
      guruguide
      • 4 years ago

      Also Please Check my Entry and Provide your Feedback.

      • 4 years ago

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