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DesignCrowd is a design contest platform where clients post creative briefs and designers from around the world submit concepts. The client reviews submissions and pays the designer they select as the winner. It’s similar to the contest model on 99designs but with a larger global designer base and slightly lower average project budgets, making it more accessible to designers at an intermediate level who haven’t built a track record yet. Designers can also create portfolio profiles that attract direct project invitations from clients, creating a second income stream beyond contests. The platform operates in over 160 countries and handles hundreds of live projects at any given time.

Pay
Contest prizes range from $100 to $1,200 depending on the project type and client budget. Logo design contests typically pay $150 to $400. Direct project rates are negotiated per client
How You Make Money
You submit design concepts to client contests. If selected as the winner, you receive the prize. You can also build a profile to attract direct project invitations
Payment Method
PayPal, bank transfer
Minimum Payment
$20
Withdrawal Speed
Within 3 to 7 business days after project award
Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced
Pros
Lower barrier to entry compared to 99designs, suitable for intermediate designers
Hundreds of live contests at any time across logos, branding, print, and web design
Direct project invitation system creates a second earning pathway beyond contests
Global platform with clients in 160+ countries
Building a strong submission history increases visibility for future project invitations
Cons
Contest model means you can invest significant time in designs that don't win
No guaranteed income per submission since you only earn if selected
DesignCrowd takes a platform fee from winnings
Competition is global which includes designers in lower-cost regions accepting lower budgets
Best For
Intermediate designers who want to build a global client base, earn from design contests, and grow a portfolio without the subscription costs of more exclusive platforms
Website
https://www.designcrowd.com/designers
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