Industry Insight: Are Design Competitions Spec Work?

“Seems that nothing gets artists more engaged in a heated debate than a discussion about spec work. What is and what isn’t acceptable has been a topic of conversation for years and yet there’s still lots of confusion and contrasting opinions surrounding the subject.

The rise of design competitions among the community are a growing concern, with many artists believing it’s just a way for companies to source material for free. But is this really the case? Are design competitions spec work?” – Creative Bloq