CreamoftheKit.com <---- a little concept for you to ponder.
Okay, we've all seen the occassional "Let's get together and do something neat!" threads in the past.
The general idea is that fellow teen designers get together and design websites..for free, fun, profit whatever.
These almost always fail.
I have some theories on why this is...
a. They are more idealism then they are substance.
No one has taken the time to think out what projects they will take, why they will take them, etc..
b. They are poorly organized.
The project is expected to run itself..by everyone invovled. Thus nothing ever comes about and things tank.
c. People are appointed to positions they can't handle.
No prior screening or positioning is done before hand. Jobs are given out based on who raised his/her hand first.
d. No one really knows what is going on.
Poor communication. Lack of goals, etc...
I thought to myself this evening..as I sat in utter boredom, why not go all out and actually DO something like this that succeeds.
I figure myself to be a fairly talented project manager..why couldn't I organize something like this and make sure it has wha tit needs to be successful??? I said to myself. ;)
So...I got on the line...err..msn with my buddy James Brown. I run my idea by him and he says its a winner.
I need your input and opinions.
Here's what I want to do for those of you who don't already know:
I want to organize a group of talented teens to do fun web projects that exploit the viral nature of the web. Things that spread with a viral nature because of the interest they create to end users.
How will this benefit us?
1. It will be fun.
2. You will learn to work together as a team.
3. It's a good resume builder.
4. Etc...
Who will be the manager? Simply put..I will. I and whoever I appoint to help.
This is neccessary for a project of this sort to succeed.
I want your input...
a. Would you join something like this?
b. Do you think something like this CAN be successful.
c. Any other ideas or suggestions?
James Brown has graciously offered to donate the domain. I will provide the hosting.
We won't do it if you guys don't think it will work though.
So let us know what you think!
Thanks in advance,
Clif