The Digest:
Gospel singer Moses Bliss is facing backlash after asking designers to create free flyers for his event, promising to pick and employ his favourite. Creatives accused him of exploiting and disrespecting the profession, arguing he wouldn't ask chefs or developers to work for free. Supporters said the opportunity could change a desperate designer's life. Bliss eventually did not pick anyone and instead used a mediocre AI-generated flyer, which has since been deleted.
Key Points:
- The incident has sparked debate about unpaid creative labour.
- Critics argue that asking professionals to work for free devalues the craft.
- Supporters say exposure and potential employment can be valuable.
- Bliss previously said he avoids Twitter after being heavily criticised.
- The singer has not publicly responded to the latest backlash.
