I think ‘mates rates’ or whatever is only really fair when there’s some sort of reciprocation. My sister in law has a vintage clothing business and shop. I do design work for her without charging and she gives pretty much unlimited free clothes to..... my wife.
Got an image of a malnourished designer sitting naked behind a mac, and his mrs stood behind looking in the mirror like a child pretending to be michelin man from all the extra layers of clothes. Draw it, make it happen.
I think ‘mates rates’ or whatever is only really fair when there’s some sort of reciprocation. My sister in law has a vintage clothing business and shop. I do design work for her without charging and she gives pretty much unlimited free clothes to..... my wife.
I’ve just seen the flaw in that arrangement :-)