I do not believe designers are required to do work for the good of the public. It is a matter of personal preference, whether they choose to do it or not. A graphic designer should usually get paid if they were doing work for a client that is under contract. However, if a designer chooses to design work for a friend or family member for free is another question. Because there are so many companies out there who take advantage of graphic designers who are unfamiliar with the design industry, it is hard to decide when someone should get paid for their work, and when they are not. I feel that all work that is done should be paid for, any roughs or concepts that are presented should get some credit for.
Yes, I personally would do work for free depending who my client is and what contract I am under. If I were asked to design something for a family member or a friend, yes, I would definitely take the time to help a friend or family. Someone should never feel forced to do work if they do not feel comfortable doing. In the end, it all comes down to the designer's decision and how they feel about doing free work.
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