A design contest site is one where you can post your graphic design requirement and there would be hundreds of designers competing to make the best design for you. While there are several design sites, all of them usually have the following process in place-
In the design brief, a client explains about his design requirements, brief info about his/her company and any other information that the client may find relevant.
One then needs to select the design package, depending on their budget, the designers they want to attract and other factors which varies as per every website.
Once you have selected the package, you can launch the contest after making the payment. Worry not, as this amount is only granted to designer when you are satisfied with the work.
You would soon see an influx of design by designers from across the world. You can select the design that you like the most.
Once you have selected the winner, you can work along with the designer to make as many minor changes as you want.
There might be a question in everyone’s mind as to why should they use a design contest site? Given that they have so many other options like hiring a design agency or freelancer, having their own team, using tools to develop it themself, etc. Well, the doubts are reasonable and here is the advantage that a design contest site has over these mediums-
You do not get one or two creative minds working on your design. Instead there are hundreds and one can be sure to get several options before making a final choice.
Hiring a design agency or maintaining a design team requires a person to have deep pockets. But, with design contest sites you hire a team to work on your project at a fraction of cost. Amazing! Isn’t it?
You can ask for as many iterations in design as you may feel to make it that perfect design. Can you think of any other way where you get so much flexibility?