DesignContest

Two ways to commission custom design

DesignContest connects businesses with graphic designers through two project formats. A contest lets a client post a brief and budget, then compare creative directions submitted for the project. A one-to-one project is available for clients who prefer to select a designer and work with that person directly. The first format is useful when the visual direction is still open; direct hiring can suit a brief that already has a clear style or scope.

Before starting, prepare the essentials: what the design must communicate, where it will be used, the intended audience, required file formats, and any existing brand assets. A more specific brief makes it easier to assess entries against the real need rather than personal preference alone. The platform also provides a privacy option for contest projects; review its terms and the contest’s ownership, transfer, revision and refund conditions before committing a budget.

Design categories

The marketplace covers work for both digital products and physical materials. Listed categories include:

• Identity and stationery: corporate identity, logos, business cards, letterheads and other office materials.
• Web and software: websites, landing pages, mobile sites, app interfaces, application icons and desktop software graphics.
• Packaging and publishing: product packaging, labels, tickets, book and magazine covers, and other printed covers.
• Marketing and events: posters, flyers, billboards, vehicle wraps, banners and trade-show materials.
• Illustration and merchandise: icons, character art, infographics, presentation graphics and apparel designs.

That range makes the service relevant to a new business establishing its identity as well as an established team commissioning a defined campaign or product asset. Compare the proposed scope, deliverables and usage rights—not just the visual concept—when deciding between submissions or choosing a designer.

Planning a project

Contest pricing is set through a package or a client-defined prize budget. The final cost and what is included depend on the project option and its terms, so confirm those details before launch. DesignContest LLC’s mailing address is 2121 E Tropicana Ave #2, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119, United States; it is for correspondence, not a walk-in design studio.