Yesterday, posted about the design process that resulted in the new crow banner on CHS. Call it a victory for collaborative design over the forces of “contest design.”

The Capitol Hill Community Council needs similar help. The council is holding a logo contest that ends next week. You can help it develop a new logo to replace this old symbol of the old Capitol Hill:

Not going back on the design contest thing — we’ll go the collaborative route here on the site from now on. But the council is a different creature powered by “the community” and it makes “community” decisions. Sure, you could boycott the whole thing to help teach a lesson. Or you could get involved, “win” the contest and use it as an opportunity to start a collaborative process with the community members who participate in CHCC activities (yes, I’m one of those members). Oh, and you’ll also earn $100 for your effort.