1. I am:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Not a designer
1.1%1
  A design hobbyist (software skills, but no DESIGN training)
7.5%7
  A student designer (enrolled in design classes)
8.6%8
  A rookie designer (2-4 years in the business)
23.7%22
  A mid-career designer (5-10 years in the business)
23.7%22
  A veteran designer (10+ years in the business)
30.1%28
  Other (please specify)
5.4%5
Total Respondents  93
(skipped this question)  0
2. Do you understand what “spec-work” refers to?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Absolutely yes
91.4%85
  I think so
8.6%8
  Not sure
0%0
  No idea whatsoever
0%0
Total Respondents  93
(skipped this question)  0
3. Excluding pro bono, have you ever agreed to design on spec?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes, many, many times
5.4%5
  Yes, a few times
38.7%36
  Once
23.7%22
  No, never
32.3%30
Total Respondents  93
(skipped this question)  0
4. Do you know the difference between pro bono and spec work?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Absolutely yes
86%80
  I think so
10.8%10
  Not sure
3.2%3
  No idea whatsoever
0%0
Total Respondents  93
(skipped this question)  0
5. Excluding pro bono, I’ve worked on spec:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  For fun
8.6%8
  To try to win a logo contest
3.2%3
  To try to win a design project
10.8%10
  For both contests and design projects
5.4%5
  When I was new to the design industry
44.1%41
  I’ve refused ALL spec work
28%26
Total Respondents  93
(skipped this question)  0
6. Up until recently:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  I was completely unaware designers were so against working on spec
15.2%14
  I'd heard a few designers grumble about spec work but didn’t think it was such a big deal
30.4%28
  I’ve known for quite some time that many designers are against spec work
54.3%50
Total Respondents  92
(skipped this question)  1
7. Spec work is acceptable for:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Creating logos
0%0
  Banners or posters or other small projects that don’t involve branding
2.2%2
  A large project that will pay a huge sum to the winner
3.2%3
  Pro bono for charities and non-profit organizations only
30.1%28
  No… it is never acceptable under any circumstances
55.9%52
  Other (please specify)
8.6%8
Total Respondents  93
(skipped this question)  0
8. I believe working on spec is acceptable because:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  It’s my life, my time, my career and my choice
4.3%4
  I don’t believe it causes any harm to anyone, including myself
1.1%1
  People see my designs
2.2%2
  Even if I don’t win, it builds up my portfolio
3.3%3
  I win often and make a lot of money
1.1%1
  All of the above
0%0
  I can’t choose an answer because I think spec work is unacceptable
88%81
Total Respondents  92
(skipped this question)  1
9. It's unacceptable to work on spec because:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  It degrades the entire industry, in quality and value
9.8%9
  It’s unprofessional and unethical
2.2%2
  Time is money and spec work is lost time
9.8%9
  Spec work takes advantage of designers
2.2%2
  I could easily lose my usage rights to my designs
1.1%1
  It removes the collaborative process between clients and designers
2.2%2
  All of the above
69.6%64
  I can’t choose an answer because I think spec work is acceptable
3.3%3
Total Respondents  92
(skipped this question)  1
10. Most designers working on spec:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Are just trying to make a living
5.4%5
  Don’t design for a living, but are trying to make extra money
1.1%1
  Are students and rookie designers and are unaware of what they’re actually making per hour
15.2%14
  Are non-designers using graphics software and pretending to be designers
7.6%7
  Are designers that need to be educated that spec work is bad for them as well as their clients
18.5%17
  All of the above
46.7%43
  Other (please specify)
5.4%5
Total Respondents  92
(skipped this question)  1
11. Do websites running spec design and logo contests have an affect on how the public perceives the design industry?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes, they clearly send the signal that graphic design has very little or no value
64.8%59
  No, they merely provide a service to businesses by providing them with sources of inexpensive design work
1.1%1
  Yes and no, it may give the impression that design work is cheap but the public already has that impression
31.9%29
  Other (please specify)
2.2%2
Total Respondents  91
(skipped this question)  2
12. Are you aware of any industry-accepted design contest guidelines?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes, I’ve read a few guidelines put out by design organizations
17.6%16
  Well, I have a vague idea of what they are, but have not read anything specific
40.7%37
  No, I have no idea on how to hold an ethical design contest
41.8%38
Total Respondents  91
(skipped this question)  2
13. I would support the effort to educate designers and the public about spec work by:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Signing a no spec petition
12.2%11
  Sending designers who participate in spec work a cordial cover letter that includes a link to a no-spec website
1.1%1
  Joining a professional design organization that takes on these types of issues
8.9%8
  Writing about it on my blog or posting comments on blogs that write about it
12.2%11
  All of the above
51.1%46
  Other (please specify)
14.4%13
Total Respondents  90
(skipped this question)  3
14. The NO!SPEC website:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Has really opened my eyes on how I can conduct my design business in a more professional manner
30.8%28
  Has made me think on how I can purchase design in a more ethical manner
2.2%2
  Has confirmed what I already practice - that spec work should be avoided
52.7%48
  Has had no effect on my belief that spec work is sometimes acceptable
2.2%2
  Has not changed my opinion that spec work is always acceptable
0%0
  Has confirmed my belief that designers collaborating on spec work are sniveling maggots of death, should be flogged with wet noodles and publicly tar and feathered
12.1%11
Total Respondents  91
(skipped this question)  2