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How it works

We make great design work happen with our global community of professional designers. If you'd like to speak to a human, talk to one of our design experts.

• 1. Brief
• 2. Connect
• 3. Collaborate

Get started 1

Tell us what you need designed

Start by creating a simple brief to help designers understand your design needs

• Only takes a few minutes
• Captures your style and specs
• From super simple to crazy complex projects

What can I get designed?

Pretty much anything! Our professional designers can create logos, branding, websites, packaging and more. Take a look at all of our categories.

How long does it take?

Quick turnaround for simple tasks, longer timelines for big projects.

How much does it cost?

Every design category has flexible pricing for all budgets. Logo design starts at US$299. Start by choosing a category.

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Work with the best designers

We offer amazing ways to work with our community of professional graphic designers.

Hire a designer

We’ll help you find a designer you’ll love so you can collaborate together closely on your brief.

jpsdesign Top Level 5

• Design experts in over 90 skill sets
• Review portfolios and request quotes
• All designers vetted for quality

We recommend this for...

People with a clear idea of the style and art direction of their project.

How much do designers charge?

It varies depending on your design needs. You can request quotes from multiple designers and negotiate on the price of your project. Start by searching for designers.

How do you screen designer quality?

We have a dedicated quality team that ranks designers from Entry, Mid and Top Level. Find out more on designer levels.

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Start a contest

Open your brief to our entire design community. Designers submit their ideas and you pick your favorite design.

Soniaydesigns United States

Asael Varas Mexico Winner

Tony Tran Vietnam

• Creative concepts from multiple designers
• Select one design to own
• 100% money-back guarantee

We recommend this for...

People who want to explore different ideas, styles and concepts. We highly recommend this for Logo design among other designs. It all starts with what design you need.

How much are contests?

We have design packages for every budget. Quick tip, the larger the prize, the more designer entries you'll have. See pricing packages.

How does a contest finish?

Choose a design you love and work closely with the winning designer to refine and finalize your design. After that they’ll supply the files needed for print or digital use. Full copyright, all yours.

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Finalize your design and continue working together

Once you’re happy with your design, you can begin discussing your next project together.

• Securely release payment upon completion
• Production ready files for print and digital
• Copyright and ownership is all yours

Hey, can you make it yellow? You got it, how’s that? Love it! Now I need a T-shirt design…

What files do I need?

If you need files for digital use then you need JPG, GIF or PNG files in RGB color mode. If you’re getting designs printed then you’ll need PDF, Illustrator, Photoshop or InDesign files in CMYK color mode.

Where are my design files stored?

All your design files are conveniently and securely stored in your 99designs work area available for download anytime.

Can I keep working with my designer?

Absolutely! Your designer is available to continue working on all your future design needs. Or you can search for new epic designers.

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So, why us?

4.8/5 rating

That’s our average customer rating from 37,642 reviews. Happy designers = happy customers.

100% love it

Work with award winning designers and get a design you'll love.

24/7 creativity

Professional graphic designers available worldwide from Frankfurt to Frankston.

90+ design categories

Our talented community can design everything from an iOS app to a wine label.

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Working with 99designs was a breeze! I was so pleased to find a bunch of designers who actually wanted to follow my design brief and provide the perfect book cover. My designer Maria Vargas was like an angel sent from heaven; nothing was too much trouble. I am so thankful I chose to use 99designs!"

Madeline Drew — Author of 'The White' —

It was hard to choose one winner… so we chose three! The designers were easy to work with and their response to feedback and multiple changes were prompt and precise. I highly recommend 99designs!"

Sandra Krail — The Good Liquid Brewing Co. —

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Our support gurus are here to help you achieve design enlightenment. Check out our FAQs, send us an email, or give us a call.

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