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I really really like the idea of a shared design gallery for inspiration. I don’t know if something like this already exists, but if it doesn’t then I think you’re onto something! And if it does, then count me in. I’ll be interested to find out.

I rarely use Flickr either, although I know that it’s possible to pool images.

Ben at Noisy Decent Graphics has done this with success, although I can’t remember off the top of my head the location.

That sounds like a great idea! Now to find someone who knows how to create photo groups… I don’t even have a flickr account, so I’m no help This sounds like something Vivien would be really interested in!

I have used Flickr, and I will create one and get it going if everyone likes the idea. I think it’s a great idea Tara. The groups can be set up to be public so that anyone can add items, or public where anyone can view it, but can only add things by invitation. The second option seems to be the better choice. I’d be glad to manage it.
Thoughts?

By the way, one of the nice things about Flickr is that you can comment on the items that are uploaded there, so it’s a nice place to house a design community.

oh, I’m definitely interested in a Flickr group for shared design ideas. I started using Flickr only recently, so if Randa can set it up for everyone to use and manage it, I’ll certainly join it.

There are several very interesting Flickr groups where people share business card samples, posters by category, that famous Web 2.0 logos group and the list goes on.

Brilliant idea.
I’ve got a lot of good and unused hosting space and bandwidth, so I’d be more than willing to help out; but if not me, then I’m willing to contribute

Ok, I think my last comment went into moderation because there were two links in there. Since who knows when Tara is back from her holiday, I’ll try again.
Tara- I hope you won’t think I’ve hijacked your idea, but since there was some interest I did go ahead and set up a group on Flickr:
http://flickr.com/groups/inspir/
If everyone thinks the name is goofy, I can easily change it. It’s a public group, but you can only join on approval. I thought that was better suited to our purposes. I added a couple of images just to play around and see how it worked.
The other link I had added in the last comment was about how Flickr can be good for SEO, as they are indexed by Google and Yahoo, so you can always put the keywords you want to rank for in the image description, as well as your URL.

Quick work, Randa. I’ve just requested permission to join. Once you accept (I hope ), then I’ll post some work.

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Hi everyone just got back from my hols, thanks for setting something up Randa, I will check it out.

Hi guys,

I would like to join in and contribute too. I can only access Flickr sporadically - the place where I work has it as a forbidden site - and I teach digital design! But I hope to join and add something soon.

Jennifer- I just sent you an invite via e-mail!

Randa this is probably a silly question but where is the invite someone button on Flickr? Thanks

Tara, click on the “Contacts” menu in the header, and select “Invite Contacts” from the dropdown.

Or, when you’re in the Inspir group, you can click on Invite (right next to where it shows how many members there are). I see you added some work - off to check it out!

Thanks Randa, johno

I have added a couple of bits trying to sort out a portfolio page so will upload more when I have some sorted.