dear seaqcumber,

It is just downright disrespectful to ask designers to do spec work or free work. Why should any designer wish to create or design 1 - 2 designs for free for you or your company if you cant even go around to find the right way of looking and enquiring design services? I'm sure you would claim to be a professional firm and we would expect a more mature and professional behavior from you.

#to all designers in lowyat,

please note that it is unwise to do spec/free work for people who claim they might pay you for your work if you are selected. Thats why a thing called 'portfolio' was invented to see whether we are suited for a specific client or specific target audience. This 'portfolio' saves time and is able to view the designers capabilty. And please learn to protect yourselves with a contract with terms and conditions. I advise all designers, especially freelance ones to always use a contract for every project.

Cheers.