Here’s what we believe in, and what we are trying to do with this site. Admittedly, calling it a ‘manifesto’ is a bit grand. We’re not starting the October Revolution, after all. However, we wanted to give you a flavour of what we stand for, so you know what to expect from us. And if we don’t measure up to it, we’re counting on you to keep us honest.

1 - We hate advertising. You don't want to see banners disfiguring a perfectly good website, and neither do we. So we don't have any advertising revenue - so what. Either you like this site and you come back to it, or you don't. If you do, that's enough for us.

2 – We may still tell you about companies or products that we think are great. However, we will do so only because we are excited about them and because we feel you might like them, too. When we find something good, we spread the word. However, what you can count on is that we won’t be making any money from it.

3 - Are we objective? Of course we're not. No-one is, in their hearts. We all know that design is a matter of taste, and of emotion.

4 - We don't rank you according to what you pay. Your personal FoD account gives you the opportunity to showcase your work and portfolio to potential clients and employers. Eventually, we may need to charge a small administrative fee to those of you that upload a serious amount of data; however, that won't break your bank. Promise. And there certainly won't any "get a basic portfolio for just 15 bucks a month, and once you upgrade to the next level, people will actually be able to find you, imagine that!". This is not about ripping you off. It's about giving you opportunities. And that's got nothing to do with how much you pay.

5 - This site is about YOU. It's a shot at what we believe you might like to see, what you might find useful or fun or both. So whenever you feel strongly about something - be it good or bad - please let us know! That's the only way we can learn, and do a better job, and be more useful to you in the long run.

6 – Faces of Design is a living thing. Just like you and us, the site will change, and so will this manifesto. Watch this space!