Spec Work (condensed for "Speculation-Works" or "visual staging" without prior compensations) both undermines and harms the value of all professional consultancies in and out of the Design & Creative industries. I strictly forbid and refuse such a request. Irrespective of withholding incentives. 

Understandably - given the decentralised nature of freelancing no doubt entice prospective clienteles, small businesses and corporations - to seek and harvest unpaid volunteerism under supposed graces of “experiences”. This is neither tolerated nor advocated.

Due to likely haphazard misconceptions and accountability mistreatments - I generally do not accept hourly-rate arrangements.

1. Per Project Whollistic amount - This is where I exercise my preferred whollistic budget basis payable in two deposits - one as initial 25% to commence acceptance and the other immediately upon completion (75%). Please observe my Services Booklet for more detail.

2. Temporary / Intermittent Casualisation - This is where I alternatively exercise my servicing budget as potential hourly rates; whether requested as an in-house Agency Designer or as remote Freelancing Contractor; especially when multiple (more than one) Project/s are involved or likely required in due course. A complete briefing of works and horizon of deliverables expectations are mandatory before a Proposal shall be uniquely written and prepared outlining my proposed hourly or daily rate, the workable hours, window of contact availability and all associated Terms & Conditions specifically unique on the impositions from your circumstances.

A Project Proposal is a legally binding contract (made effective AFTER signature / agreement is done) outlining a Project's Budget set in unique per-project / per-case basis ONE (1) wholistic amount; payable in two (2) Deposits. First as 25% to commence all labour. And 75% remaining upon deemed completion. Also, you will witness all componentry, the various stages, proficiencies as well as any other third-party outsourcing cost(s), if required. You will be advised on what and how your deliverables are exactly received at the end / deemed-completion stage.

Please also consider the per-project-case Terms & Conditions, the Proposal’s Expiry Date as well as Late Payment Interest penalties sections. Having aware of these you will have to express your final agreement via Signing or approving the Proposal in written response. Verbal declaration as simply “go ahead” notice - is not adequate legal evidence.

I strive to respond all enquiries within 36 hours, subject to nuance, depth and context. I pledge mutual faith for you to submit as much detail possible, as this will assist me to promptly respond with both accuracy and relevancy. Your patience is greatly appreciated.