whoa! just saw this thread.
I think it's way too easy to be a design broker. If you have the power to hire designers then just start your own inhouse design firm. webinc says and claims he has 9 designers. He never takes full credit for any site. top notch work btw.
I think anyone doing biz with a client should be honest. let it be known that you are broker and not the designer.
and for you designers that need work. make sure you get contracts from your broker. cover your ass cause it's a jungle out there
