I have been working on an open source project for about 2 years. I would like to

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I have been working on an open source project for about 2 years.

I would like to create a web site, but I am on essentially a zero budget. I also need a logo.

My question: How should an open source developer go about improving the project's "visual appeal" without spending a lot of money? Are there graphic designers willing to donate time? How does one find them (if they exist).

With a project you spend so much time on - you want to give it a nice looking web site so that it will grab people's eye. On the other hand, you don't want to spend money on something you are giving away for free.

Has anyone had any personal experiences they can share?

Explanation / Answer

Since it is open source have you considered using a free, existing site like Github rather than building a new website?

As for a logo, you could try:

Farming the job out and perhaps offering $25, someone in the world might well be willing to do it for that price.

As part of your Githup homepage ask for help designing a logo.

Run a contest and announce it on your Github page. Pick some appropriate prize like offer to send the winner a t-shirt with the logo on it that you signed personally.

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