About NO!SPEC
Spec work and spec-based design contests are a growing concern. So in an effort to educate those working in the Visual Communication industry as well as the clients who use their services, a group of designers banded together to bring the NO!SPEC Campaign to the public.
Monthly Archives: January 2007
I Wish I Had Written This
To those who are looking for someone to do work for free… please wake up and join the real world Every day, there are more and more CL posts seeking “artists” for everything from auto graphics to comic books to … Continue reading
Posted in Spec Conversation
Tagged Craigslist, designers, Spec Work
NO!SPEC Thanks ASJA
ASJA: American Society of Journalists and Authors ASJA Contracts Watch is a free service from the Contracts Committee of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. It serves as Contract Information Central for freelance writers, keeping thousands informed about the … Continue reading
Posted in NO!SPEC Thanks You
Tagged ASJA, Kudos
Dear NO!SPEC: The Two Faces of Spec in the Music Business
Folks, In the music business, ‘spec’ has 2 faces. As a composer, I have seen many situations similar to the graphic design examples as you describe. Most independent film-makers do not think to budget any money for music. At the … Continue reading
Posted in Dear NO!SPEC
Tagged Craigslist, Music Industry, spec
Newsletter Design Awards
We are always on the lookout for ethical design competitions and awards programs to share. This week, Roger C. Parker of Design to Sell contacted us about the Newsletter Design Awards at Newsletter on Newsletters. In the business for over … Continue reading
Posted in Design Contests
Tagged competitions, Ethical Design Competitions
CNET News.com | Can ‘Crowdsourcing’ be Slave Labor?
Can ‘Crowdsourcing’ be Slave Labor? by Mike Yamamoto This is not to say that people should stop inventing things; that is, after all, the American way. We just think they should be compensated where appropriate–and not toil away simply for … Continue reading
Posted in Crowdsourcing
Tagged Crowdsourcing, Design Slaves, designers