Faq

An analytical essay on this topic is in progress at no-spec.

The piece is being written by no-spec editors. While it is being finalised, here are nearby resources on the site:

• Spec Work - why unpaid pitches are still a bad deal in 2026.
• AI and the Designer - where generative tools belong in a working practice, and where they do not.
• Rates, Contracts, Scope - how to charge fairly, contract clearly, and scope defensibly.
• The Professional Record - the arguments, decisions, and history of the profession.

Proving the work is yours

The questions we now get most often are about provenance: how to show a client or a platform that a design was made by you. The Proof of Work pillar answers them, starting with how to prove a design is yours and Content Credentials for designers.