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Client requests for unpaid samples are on the rise around here.
I know freelancers who swear by this method to land clients, but I've been burned too many times. Just had a company use my concept without credit. Where do you all stand?
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claire9581mo ago
Oh fantastic, another round of "exposure bucks" and "portfolio building opportunities". I've seen companies ask for full mood boards, then ghost you and use the color scheme. Had one ask for logo sketches, then a month later their new intern "miraculously" came up with my exact concept. At this point, giving free samples is like buying coffee for everyone in line hoping one might hire you.
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the_oliver28d ago
That "intern miraculously came up with my exact concept" bit is classic. Reminds me of a friend who did free website mockups for a local bakery. They said they loved it but went with a "family friend." The site that launched six months later was her design with worse fonts.
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