Designers often get asked to design work for free or pitch for the project…It?s a puzzling trend that doesn?t exist in most other industries. This video from topic simple?explains the ins and outs of ?Spec Work?.

The best part is explained at the end when they say, “Would you pick three chefs to prepare each a meal for you, and you pick the best one?” and “Would you ask ten solicitors to write a Will, and you pick the best one?”