99designs (99designs.com) is a leading online marketplace for custom graphic design services, connecting businesses and individuals with a global community of freelance designers. Whether you need a logo, website design, brand identity, packaging, or illustration, 99designs offers two primary models: design contests and 1-to-1 projects.
The platform's most popular feature is the design contest, starting at US$249 for logo design. Clients post a creative brief, and multiple designers from the community submit concepts. The client then selects their favorite and awards the prize. This crowdsourced approach gives buyers a wide variety of creative options and styles without being locked into a single designer's aesthetic from the start.
For clients who prefer a more direct working relationship, 1-to-1 projects allow you to browse designer portfolios, review ratings, and hire a specific designer for your project. This is ideal for ongoing branding work or when you already know the style you're looking for. The platform also offers Pro services via 99designs Studio for more complex or ongoing design needs.
- Logo & branding design – logos, brand identity, business cards
- Website & app design – landing pages, UI/UX, mobile app interfaces
- Business & advertising – flyers, banners, social media assets
- Packaging & label design – product packaging, label artwork
- Art & illustration – custom illustrations, icons, infographics
99designs also provides a free Logomaker tool (powered by Vistaprint) for those who want a quick DIY option before investing in a professional designer. Customer support is available by phone at 1-800-513-1678, and the platform includes a comprehensive help center. As a digital services marketplace, all deliverables are provided as digital files with no physical shipping involved.