99designs.com
99designs is a global freelance design marketplace that connects businesses with designers for logos, branding, packaging and merch. Use contests or hire one-to-one to get professional, print-ready artwork and brand assets—popular with startups, agencies and small businesses needing custom design fast.
Key features
How it works
Branding & Logos
Launch logo and brand identity contests or hire a designer directly to develop a coherent visual system. You’ll receive multiple concepts, rounds of revisions and final assets such as EPS/SVG vectors, color palettes and a basic brand guide. It’s an efficient way to test directions and walk away with files ready for business cards, signage and online use.
Packaging & Products
Packaging projects cover labels, boxes and sleeves with dieline-aware artwork and realistic mockups. Designers supply print-ready PDFs, dielines and photographic mockups so you can preview finished goods. Contests help you compare visual and structural solutions quickly; hiring a pro one-to-one is useful when you need manufacturer-ready specs and iterative refinement.
Merch & Apparel
Designers create t-shirt graphics, embroidery-ready artwork, hat patches and merch mockups tailored to printing or fulfillment. Deliverables typically include high-resolution PNGs and vector files with separated colors for screen printing or embroidery. Use contests to explore varied concepts, then refine with a chosen designer for consistent artwork across apparel and accessory lines.
Design types
Quick verdict
What we like
- Large global pool of freelance designers across skill levels
- Flexible hiring: contests for variety or direct hire for focused work
- Designs delivered in professional, print-ready formats
- Tiered price packages to fit different budgets
Worth knowing
- Quality can vary between designers; selection and briefing matter
- Contests can be time-consuming and may require managing many submissions
- Top-tier designers command higher prices
