I've got a serious problem with 'no-spec'. It makes a lot of bad assumptions, especially in the sense that thee designer has no guarantee of being paid, and de

I've got a serious problem with 'no-spec'. It makes a lot of bad assumptions, especially in the sense that thee designer has no guarantee of being paid, and devaluing any work. This would only be true of a designer for any reason is working without having formalized a proposal and or contract. And if you're working without a contract or some sort of document that states and works in the interest of both parties, then yes you're only hurting yourself. Either/or, if you win the contest or not, doing the work is just great practice, and design is a skill you have to continue to work at. If you're not practicing your skill you're not worth anything to anybody.