In a Nutshell
pros
- Innovative database that allows you to browse all logo designers
- A range of galleries with a variety of high-quality logo designs
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
cons
- Overwhelmed by all that’s on offer at DesignCrowd
- Limited Do-it-Youself (DIY) design options
Value for Money
This company offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so it promises to be money well-spent, as you won’t have to pay unless you’re totally satisfied. If you’re looking to post a project or contest, then you simply pay a posting fee of $99 to get things set up, and then you set your own budget before the project. You pay the full amount at the start, then there is nothing more for you to pay, unless you decide to purchase more upgrades later.
There are also ready-made packages available during the process that you can choose from, with the usual range of prices you’d expect, from a few thousand dollars, to just a few hundred or less if you’re on a tight budget—so you’re sure to find one that suits your pocket. 24/7 support is included too, for those who value their time as well as money.
Portfolio/Experience
DesignCrowd can give you access to 650,000+ creative minds from around the world. Once you have launched your brief, designers will begin submitting quality designs for you to review. With some constructive feedback, you can quickly generate a large gallery of designs that really do fit your needs. There are a number of excellent portfolios from professional designers on the site; they are all really easy to navigate and you get a great feel for the awesome results each designer can produce. Each designer offers a concise explanation of their experience and expertise.
Contract Terms
Rather than paying expensive fees and waiting weeks for an agency to pitch an idea, you can have exactly what you need within just 3 days. Once you have selected your favorite design, you will be sent all the files you require to update your branding.
The contract information and process is easy to read and covers information on fees, refunds, concepts and revisions, logo approval and copyright. You can choose a 3-, 5-, or 10-day deadline, and receive the first designs as quickly as 24 hours later. You can request more designs and revisions if you’re not happy. DesignCrowd also offers a money-back guarantee on all refundable projects by simply requesting a refund within 60 days of your project.
Customer Service
The website is tailored to the customer, with an easy-to-navigate system and clear explanations. It’s easy-to-find contact information on the contact page, with various numbers for different countries as well as an easy contact form, and social media links. And they offer a refund if you’re not totally satisfied with the logo design you receive.
Design Process
You can crowdsource just about any creative project on DesignCrowd—from logo design and WordPress design to banner ad and Facebook page design. Some people have even crowdsourced tattoo designs on DesignCrowd! The most common project on DesignCrowd is logo design. A great logo is critical for any business whether you’re just starting out or you’re a more established brand.
So DesignCrowd is perfect for launching your new logo, or reworking an existing design. Once you have a logo, you’ll want to use it somewhere, so crowdsourcing a business card design and getting a beautifully designed website design to help you convert new visitors might make sense. You can also use DesignCrowd to crowdsource custom graphics for your Facebook and Twitter pages, flyer designs, menu designs, packaging designs, t-shirt designs and more.
Conclusion
The wide variety of choice for logo designs at DesignCrowd is impressive. The website is easy to use, with clear explanations of the design process and a promise to refund you in full if you are not 100% satisfied.
