Project Calypso (Creatives)

watchLAB welcomes you to the pre-qualifying online survey for Project Calypso (Creatives)!

Topic: Creatives
Genders: All
Ages: 18+
Sessions Available: Week of April 1st - Week of April 8th
Type of study: Pre-Task & Virtual 1-on-1 Discussion
Length: Pre-Task ~20 mins / Virtual 1-on-1 Discussion - 45 mins
Location: Seeking participants Nationwide
Incentive: $275 (Payment would be mailed to you as a check. We estimate that checks would be mailed out about 6 weeks after the last interviews for this study have been completed.)

Before you get started -- some stuff you should know:

After you fill out the survey, we will review your responses. If you appear to be a possible match to our client's research criteria we will call you to verify your responses and ask you some additional questions to determine if you fully qualify. Please note that simply filling out the survey does not automatically qualify you for the study. Also, due to a potentially high volume of responses, we may only be able to respond to those who appear to be a possible match.

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Ready to start the survey?

Contact & Basic Info

First Name

Last Name

Mobile Phone

Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)

Age

Gender

Ethnicity

Do you identify as being LGBTQIA+?

City

State

Zip Code

Metro Area

Urbanicity

Highest level of education attained

Marital Status

Employment Status

Household Income

Technology Details

Which, if any, of these technology devices do you currently own? Select all that may apply.

Smartphone Tablet computerLaptop/Desktop computer Video game console (not VR) Virtual reality (VR) headsetSmart glassesSmart TV None of the above

On average, approximately how many hours per week do you spend on the internet for personal use? Exclude any time spent reading emails, watching streamed online video content (e.g., Netflix) or for work-related purposes.

What is the make, model, and OS of your smartphone?

Does your computer have a webcam you would be willing to use during this remote interview session?

YesNo

Does your desktop/laptop have a working and connected mouse that you can use during your session?

Yes, I have a mouse Yes, I have a trackpadNo

Do you have working speakers and a microphone or a working headset that can be used for audio for your desktop/laptop?

Yes, I have working speakers and a microphone Yes, I have a working headset that can be used for audioNo

What type of Internet connection do you have on your desktop/laptop computer?

High speed (like Cable modem or DSL) Dial-up

What operating system does your computer run on?

Windows (8.1or higher) Mac (OS X 10.9 or higher) Chromebook (Chrome OS)Other

Does your desktop/laptop computer allow you to connect to remote meeting software (such as WebEx) and/or do you have administrator rights for your computer?

YesNo

You may be asked to share your desktop/laptop screen during the session. Would you be comfortable doing so?

YesNo

Would you be willing to install a video conferencing app on your desktop/laptop for the purpose of this interview?

YesNo

On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being extremely uncomfortable and 10 being extremely comfortable, how comfortable are you using each of the following devices to interact with websites on?

Desktop/Laptop

Mobile device

Please tell us...

Sometimes we are looking for participants with knowledge of particular occupations and/or industries. Other times, we want to avoid certain industry-knowledge. Do you, or does any member of your household or immediate family, work currently or in the past, in any of the following occupation areas or industries? Select all that may apply.

Marketing or brandingAdvertising or PRMarket research, analytics research, design research, user researchGraphic design or packagingWeb, software, or App design or development (UI/UX design; programmers, engineers, product managers, information architects, etc.)Hardware, software or mobile devicesTelevision, radio, newspaper, magazine, or other mediaA government agencyA social media companyA phone companyConsumer Electronics Design or ManufacturingConsumer Electronics or Software DistributionTechnology or digital companyNone of the above

Similar to the last question, at times, we are seeking participants with a certain amount of experience with research studies. Other times, we want to avoid experience. When was the last time that you participated in a research project, such as a focus group or usability study?

How many employees are at your company?

What is the name of the company for which you work?

Which of these types of software do you use yourself at work OR if not, another member of your close team does OR neither you nor your close team does?

eSignature software (like DocuSign or Hello Sign)

Word processing, spreadsheets, and/or presentations (like Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides)

Accounting software like Quickbooks, NetSuite, or Zoho

CRM (customer relationship management) software (like Salesforce, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamis)

Video editing software (like Adobe Premiere, or Final Cut Pro)

Graphic design or digital drawing (like Illustrator or Figma)

Stock photography software or resources (like Envato, Getty, or Adobe Stock)

Project management software like Monday, Asana, Trello

Slack chat platform

At or within your company, which (if any) of these roles or teams describe what you do? Select all that may apply.

Company leadership or management (owner, president, vice president)Creative role or team (design, branding, advertising, photography, etc.)Finance or accountingHuman resourcesIT team or administrationLegal teamMarketing role or team (content creation, advertising, etc.)Sales teamOther

What is your role or job title?

What is your LinkedIn profile?

Which of these, if any, describe the kind of work you or your team does? Select all that may apply.

Professional photographyGraphic Design / Illustration (not for web or UX)Print design / publishingProfessional photographyProfessional video / audio / animationSocial media content creationBranding and brand identity workUX / UI designWeb or app design and development (focusing on the front-end, client-side, or the visual designs that determine what a website or app will look like)Software development (focusing on the front-end, client-side, or the visual designs that determine what a website or app will look like)Leadership or management team overseeing these kinds of creative rolesOther creative or design work not listed above (including artist, fashion/interior design, art director, etc.)None of these

In the past 6 months, which (if any) of these have you for work purposes? Select all that may apply.

Photo or image editing (e.g., cropping photos, adding a filter, or combining an image with illustration or text)Video or audio editing (e.g., trimming or combining clips, adding effects, music production, or motion designGraphic design, or digital drawing or painting (e.g., making items such as icons, logos, graphics, or digital drawings or paintings)Web or app design (e.g., building or modifying the design of a website or app, or creating experience flows and wireframes)Layout design (e.g., assembling and arranging text with photos or illustrations, or creating flyers, posters, brochures, presentations or magazines)Creating 3D designs or immersive experiences (e.g., modeling, animating, or aggregating 3D content for immersive experiences)Creating original content for posting on social media (e.g., photos, videos) [By “original content,” we mean content that you create and edit for posting, NOT reposting existing content or simply posting your photos or videos without editing.]

What portion of your job role is focused on those kinds of activities? (Photo or image editing, graphic design, digital drawing or painting, layout design, or create original content for social media?)

Out of the following pairs of statements, please select the one you most agree with:

Pair 1

A: Making creative content energizes meB: Making creative content overwhelms me

Pair 2

A: I spend just enough time with creative apps to figure out the easiest way to get a job doneB: I am willing to spend the time necessary to learn the more advanced features in creative apps

Pair 3

A: I am satisfied with my current creative skillsB: I constantly strive to grow and develop my creative skills

Which of the following best describes your acquisition of any stock assets from any supplier for you/your team in the past 6 months? Select all that may apply.

Have acquired free stock assets (images or video footage)Have acquired paid stock assets (images or video footage) paid for by yourself or othersHave had custom commissioned assets (images or video footage) created for our useHave used stock assets that are included as part of an online graphic design tool, such as Canva, Adobe Express, Picsart, etcHave not acquired stock images or assets

From which of these specific stock tools have you acquired images in the past 6 months? Select all that may apply.

Adobe StockAffinity PhotoApple PhotosApple Final Cut ProArtlist Avid Media ComposerBlackmagic DaVinci ResolveCanvaDall-eEnvatoAdobe ExpressFigmaFireflyFreepikFree Stock Images available onlineGetty/iStockiMovieMidjourneyPreziPixlrProcreateProduction Y.1ShutterstockUnsplashOther

When it comes to which stock photography tools or software to use in your job (or that your team uses), which of the follow best describes you?

Which of these specific software tools have you or a member of your team used in the past 6 months? Select all that may apply.

Affinity DesignerAcrobatAdobe XDAeroAffinity PhotoAfter EffectsAnimateAnimotoApple Final Cut ProAuditionAutodeskAvid Media ComposerBlackmagic DaVinci ResolveBlenderBridgeCanvaCapCutCaptureCharacter AnimatorCorelDRAWCreative CloudDall-eDimensionDreamweaverEnvatoExpressFigmaFireflyFrame.ioFreepikFrescoGIMPGrass Valley EdiusIllustratoriMovieInDesignInShotLightroomLightroom ClassicMagentoMayaMedia EncoderMicrosoft Video Editor (Windows Movie Maker)MidjourneyPhotoshopPhotoshop ExpressPicCollagePicMonkeyPicsartPixlrPremiere ProPremiere RushPreziProcreateQuark XpressSketch (for Mac from Sketchapp.com)Sony Vegas ProSquarespaceStockSubstance 3DUnsplashUX PinVSCOWIXOther/None of the above

Which, if any, of the following GenAI tools have you used before in your design work to create images (not just receive text-based responses)? Select all that may apply.

Adobe Firefly (within Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)Dall-EIllustrokeKittlMidjourneyNeosvgOmata.ai (plugin)Recraft.aiVectorart.aiAnother GenAI design toolNone of these

Which, if any, of the following Adobe Creative Cloud plans do you, or your team/organization, currently subscribe to (pay for)?