We want to hire a particular freelance designer for a contract for the a new project’s interface design.

We tell Riddler, and his burning questions are:

  • Does the designer have the technical insight to be able to design our core product?
  • Where will he sit? He should sit close to you so you can monitor at a glance.

WTF? Our core product hasn’t even been considered yet, and we’re not hiring him for that project. Nor would a designer be that person.

Second, I should be able to ‘monitor’ him. Because I can’t walk 10 feet and must assume he’s cheating or failing or whatever at all times?