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What do you think about Spec Work?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Apryl Feb 8. 6 Replies

Spec work is becoming a growing concern for most graphic designers. Or spec-based design contests. Naturally, we all don't want to work for free. After spending so much time on a project, we want…Continue

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Apryl replied to Apryl's discussion What do you think about Spec Work?
"Yeah, I agree. If you're doing it for a cause, no problem there. It's just that, submitting your work to a contest, there's no guarantee. Those holding the contest were the only ones to benefit, well, in exception to the one who wins,…"
Feb 8
Apryl replied to Apryl's discussion What do you think about Spec Work?
"Yes indeed! And then they end up having all the rights with your work."
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Team Ucreative replied to Apryl's discussion What do you think about Spec Work?
"Here are a few reading materials on spec work :) Read about AIGA's position on this: http://www.aiga.org/position-spec-work/ Read about the No!Spec Campaign: http://www.no-spec.com/ Hope these are helpful!"
Feb 8
Sean Jamshidi replied to Apryl's discussion What do you think about Spec Work?
"I think it is the very young in the field of design and inexperienced that would participate. For other designers, designing becomes a business that pays the bills. If one really wants to contribute their time and creativity, they should consider…"
Feb 8
Dean Neitman replied to Apryl's discussion What do you think about Spec Work?
"I don't enter vary many contests for the reasons you mentioned Apryl. Many contests asking for creative work submissions, are actually just another way for someone to get the awesome material for their promotional use for a fraction of what it…"
Feb 8
Ian Harding replied to Apryl's discussion What do you think about Spec Work?
"Hi, Apryl I agree here, entering a competition others will see your work, i guess that in a way it's like copying."
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What do you think about Spec Work?

Spec work is becoming a growing concern for most graphic designers. Or spec-based design contests. Naturally, we all don't want to work for free. After spending so much time on a project, we want something in return. But how about entering a contest, wherein you are asked to submit something creative, or design something, and in so doing, (sometimes) unknowingly lose all rights for your design.Companies enticing designers with cool stuff in exchange for their designs and then what happens if…See More
Feb 7

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