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[{"user_id": 738, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970463.5850079, "message": "Friends and Family is probably your best bet.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134438}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970087.3144801, "message": "Despite being a college student, I am part of a web start up that I have a lot of confidence in. The concept and structure are firmly in place, but my team lacks design skills. If we are really serious about it, we need to hire some sort of designer, but college is already sucking us dry. We need help, where can we find it?", "group_id": 95, "id": 134362}, {"user_id": 738, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970554.4998169, "message": "Assuming you hire a designer to do the screens you need, you can then turn the psds(or whatever format it is) into HTML using some service like http://htmlrockstars.com/", "group_id": 95, "id": 134459}, {"user_id": 13273, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970589.693568, "message": "You can try Kickstarter or other crowdsourced options as well", "group_id": 95, "id": 134466}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970597.4441171, "message": "You could look within the college for a designer, or find someone in a nearby college who can do the work.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134468}, {"user_id": 738, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970601.0671711, "message": "The other option is offer your coding skills in trade to a designer, they do some work for you, you code something they need.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134469}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970622.322684, "message": "It might not hurt to find someone for the long term too.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134476}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970909.2885611, "message": "@Dino No unfortunately. Engineering is primary here.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134541}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971037.4803171, "message": "You could try going to Albany or NYC and looking for someone there, maybe.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134586}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971178.3113029, "message": "If you don't have design skills at all, you will need someone in the future", "group_id": 95, "id": 134633}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971533.50757, "message": "@mbetten10 do we sign up and you provide a designer? are you the designer? etc", "group_id": 95, "id": 134796}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970631.4316139, "message": "@mgrouchy  interesting idea I hadnt thought of...", "group_id": 95, "id": 134480}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971317.7299831, "message": "or well, I bet there are other schools nearby too", "group_id": 95, "id": 134709}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297972893.3148589, "message": "hahaha have to be a bit more professional than that", "group_id": 95, "id": 135100}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970994.640897, "message": "haha small world", "group_id": 95, "id": 134567}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971057.0596421, "message": "I'm trying to think of a way you can get someone long term to help you, rather than paying someone hourly or something.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134593}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971081.8850269, "message": "Yeah, I'm saying maybe take on another partner", "group_id": 95, "id": 134606}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971337.7515161, "message": "Ya not a bad idea.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134728}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970659.483891, "message": "@ryderd attempted kickstarter, but apparently they do not promote straight up websites... any others you have heard similar to kickstarter?", "group_id": 95, "id": 134490}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970977.093281, "message": "Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute", "group_id": 95, "id": 134560}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971059.303782, "message": "the problem is the capital... RPI is expensive", "group_id": 95, "id": 134595}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971183.0907831, "message": "probably often.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134635}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971206.545783, "message": "definitely haha", "group_id": 95, "id": 134647}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971217.527977, "message": "You could take the train down to NYC and hang out in the art schools and stuff there.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134654}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970922.581558, "message": "@mbetten10 Where exactly?", "group_id": 95, "id": 134547}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971225.855135, "message": "And poke around for someone.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134657}, {"user_id": 11933, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971617.7226501, "message": "well, the positioning for it isn't exactly what you're looking for but we have done projects where we just do a skin for a currently developed back end. PSD or HTML/CSS is not a big deal. Would be happy to chat offline if you want: sean.everett@evolyte.com", "group_id": 95, "id": 134818}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971645.3007009, "message": "@seanmeverett Thank you very much.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134827}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970860.6457441, "message": "@mbetten10 Does your school have a design department?", "group_id": 95, "id": 134527}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970986.1626799, "message": "My brother goes there.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134564}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297970999.7162869, "message": "Yeah, really.", "group_id": 95, "id": 134569}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297972843.2991021, "message": "Go get a girlfriend at Cooper Union or something", "group_id": 95, "id": 135086}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297973131.487113, "message": "I won't tell you who to date.", "group_id": 95, "id": 135174}, {"user_id": 11933, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971360.291357, "message": "we're launching this in a few weeks that could help you: http://startupstarterkit.com  Basically, we have diff packages from design, dev, SEO, behavioral marketing, social media, and even iphone app at set price points (entry level is low because, well, we love startups and I've been doing the entrep stuff since I was 8 :)", "group_id": 95, "id": 134742}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297972229.2774119, "message": "2nd year but technically a junior", "group_id": 95, "id": 134963}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297973113.604008, "message": "Cooper Union is pretty high class.", "group_id": 95, "id": 135166}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297973126.3157229, "message": "but whatever, she's your girlfriend", "group_id": 95, "id": 135171}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297973214.1252289, "message": "eh, 5 hour public transit trip", "group_id": 95, "id": 135204}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297973349.5051999, "message": "probably not", "group_id": 95, "id": 135254}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297973135.986943, "message": "haha", "group_id": 95, "id": 135176}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297971498.8956859, "message": "@seanmeverett what exactly is the concept behind this?", "group_id": 95, "id": 134790}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297972729.738657, "message": "So you'll graduate next year then?", "group_id": 95, "id": 135057}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297972855.858407, "message": "and then rope her into helping you with the site.", "group_id": 95, "id": 135088}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297972139.6508269, "message": "What year are you at RPI?", "group_id": 95, "id": 134948}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297972793.6368289, "message": "double majoring so no, i will use the full four years", "group_id": 95, "id": 135077}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297972906.8427849, "message": "That's perfectly legitimate.", "group_id": 95, "id": 135104}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297973084.7773409, "message": "I mean someone a bit more professional than some girl from CU", "group_id": 95, "id": 135156}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297973222.6641481, "message": "probably not worth it for less than a weekend", "group_id": 95, "id": 135207}, {"user_id": 3314, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1297973360.0910361, "message": "Oh well.", "group_id": 95, "id": 135261}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298005554.6430161, "message": "Right. The incubator is cool, but then RPI has certain rights over the project...", "group_id": 95, "id": 139876}, {"user_id": 8013, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298003577.0602789, "message": "What's the roadblock to learning basic design skills yourselves?", "group_id": 95, "id": 139796}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298003651.93805, "message": "Time and resources essentially. How do you actually learn design?", "group_id": 95, "id": 139799}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298005893.7843781, "message": "@matthias Thanks for the ideas though, it's incredible the responses we've gotten on here and the things we've learned. Really appreciate it.", "group_id": 95, "id": 139894}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298005570.8245659, "message": "At least from what I understand.", "group_id": 95, "id": 139877}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298005854.277863, "message": "Also a good idea, but time is not something we're afforded very much of here at RPI haha Should be easier once we finish school.", "group_id": 95, "id": 139892}, {"user_id": 2672, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298006323.27789, "message": "dude, http://themeforest.net just grab an html template and run with it until you get funding", "group_id": 95, "id": 139905}, {"user_id": 2458, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298005434.4813471, "message": "Are all of you in Troy / at RPI or only you?", "group_id": 95, "id": 139873}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298005473.6526921, "message": "We are all roommates all by the name of Matt, believe it or not.", "group_id": 95, "id": 139874}, {"user_id": 2458, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298005520.646373, "message": "RPI has an incubator program, pretty sure. Maybe worth considering if you're serious about the project.", "group_id": 95, "id": 139875}, {"user_id": 2458, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298005651.0984981, "message": "Worth looking for a freelance web designer in Troy / Schenectady / Albany area. Offer some help with some development, maybe heLd be willing to trade or work with you.", "group_id": 95, "id": 139882}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298005701.442136, "message": "@matthias Somebody else had mentioned that today and it's a great idea. Definitely something we're looking into. Thanks. We're new to this obviously, learning as we go.", "group_id": 95, "id": 139884}, {"user_id": 2672, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298006359.649714, "message": "also, http://builditwith.me/ is phenomenal", "group_id": 95, "id": 139907}, {"user_id": 2458, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298005740.392833, "message": "Or if you have time, find a full service web design and development co. In Troy (there are a few) and intern 5hrs a week. Get real world experience, make friends with the designers.", "group_id": 95, "id": 139886}, {"user_id": 2458, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298006203.345305, "message": "Np! Glad to help out, especially others in the local Capital Region. Good luck", "group_id": 95, "id": 139900}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298008358.633008, "message": "@jesse_dhillon any design blogs you'd suggest? the book looks like it could be very helpful too. Design has been frustrating... haha", "group_id": 95, "id": 140081}, {"user_id": 8013, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298008074.6890969, "message": "A good way to learn design is to read design blogs and follow designers. Elements of UX design is a great read http://www.amazon.com/Elements-User-Experience-User-Centered-Design/dp/0735712026", "group_id": 95, "id": 140060}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298008248.0864911, "message": "@alexbaldwin We're someone hesitant to use a template, although not a bad idea. I'd never heard of builditwithme but it looks very cool. Thanks!", "group_id": 95, "id": 140070}, {"user_id": 8013, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298010981.7826729, "message": "@mbetten10 try A List Apart, Smashing Magazine, Creattica, FFFFound!", "group_id": 95, "id": 140185}, {"user_id": 8694, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298049534.3149991, "message": "@jesse_dhillon thank you. I'd only heard of Smashing Magazine. Definitely will help us explore.", "group_id": 95, "id": 144480}, {"user_id": 2672, "stars": [], "topic_id": 7060, "date_created": 1298049072.3702741, "message": "@mbetten10 if you really need help from a designer, email me and I can send you in the right direction. just find my email from somewhere", "group_id": 95, "id": 144412}]