About Ouer Service
DesignSwitch is a directory platform that connects design companies and freelancers from all over the world in one place. It is a global design directory platform that helps clients directly explore and connect with the best partner for their needs. It helps clients preparing for a project to directly review the actual work of design companies and freelancers to find a suitable design partner. Our goal is for clients to be able to verify the expertise of the registered design companies and freelancers and have a wider and deeper range of options.
We provide basic information that is usually available on a design company's website. This includes various details such as their website, headquarters and branch addresses, phone numbers, social media links, and even business and market types.
You do not need to sign up to search for design partners or view their information. However, by signing up, you can use the 'My List' feature to save your favorite design companies, and if you are registered as a manager for a design company, you will have access to features like editing company information and viewing user click data.
The Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found under the 'Help' menu at the bottom of the website.
Partner Registration
There is no cost to register as a design company or freelancer.
If the company or freelancer registers directly: You must proceed with a profile manager registration along with the profile registration.
If a third-party user registers information: To ensure the trustworthiness and accurate management of partner information, the rights to register, modify, and delete the information entered by the author are transferred to the site administrator. However, in the case of freelancer information, we do not publish it to protect personal privacy.
Profiles registered in this manner are posted after an administrator's review.
If the company or freelancer registers directly: You must proceed with a profile manager registration along with the profile registration.
If a third-party user registers information: To ensure the trustworthiness and accurate management of partner information, the rights to register, modify, and delete the information entered by the author are transferred to the site administrator. However, in the case of freelancer information, we do not publish it to protect personal privacy.
Profiles registered in this manner are posted after an administrator's review.
After signing up, you can register your information by clicking the 'Add Partner' button on the top right menu and filling out the form.
However, to ensure the trustworthiness and accurate management of partner information, the right to modify the information entered by the author is transferred to the site administrator after the registration process is complete and the profile is displayed. Therefore, it is crucial to apply for manager privileges at the same time you register your profile. After profile registration, the manager application can be made through the 'Register Manager' button located at the bottom left of the profile pop-up, which appears after you click the view button in the My Company section of your dashboard.
The manager application is only available to the official representative of the design company or the freelancer themselves. Upon application, the following verification process will be conducted:
For design companies: Manager information and a business registration certificate are required.
For freelancers: We will verify your identity through an additional portfolio site or SNS account. Upon application, we will confirm your identity by sending a DM through the provided additional link or by requesting specific details about a particular project.
Please be advised that any information you submit during the manager application will be used solely for our internal review process and will not be displayed on the site.
However, to ensure the trustworthiness and accurate management of partner information, the right to modify the information entered by the author is transferred to the site administrator after the registration process is complete and the profile is displayed. Therefore, it is crucial to apply for manager privileges at the same time you register your profile. After profile registration, the manager application can be made through the 'Register Manager' button located at the bottom left of the profile pop-up, which appears after you click the view button in the My Company section of your dashboard.
The manager application is only available to the official representative of the design company or the freelancer themselves. Upon application, the following verification process will be conducted:
For design companies: Manager information and a business registration certificate are required.
For freelancers: We will verify your identity through an additional portfolio site or SNS account. Upon application, we will confirm your identity by sending a DM through the provided additional link or by requesting specific details about a particular project.
Please be advised that any information you submit during the manager application will be used solely for our internal review process and will not be displayed on the site.
For design companies, you can provide the company name, logo, head office and branch addresses, main phone and branch numbers, email, website, and social media links. For market type, you can select Global, Local, or Regional, set an initial project cost, and choose up to 6 tags for your design specialty.
For freelancers, you must fill out the same form, but you are not required to provide sensitive personal information. However, you must provide a primary website or blog where your portfolio can be shared.
For freelancers, you must fill out the same form, but you are not required to provide sensitive personal information. However, you must provide a primary website or blog where your portfolio can be shared.
Yes, you can select specific design categories and choose up to 6 predefined tags. Additionally, words from your company's description are also searchable via the top search bar, which allows you to further emphasize your expertise.
You can select up to 6 tags for your profile. To ensure fair opportunities for all, you must choose from the predefined tags. If you wish to suggest a new tag, please leave a message in the 'Report & Feedback' section at the bottom of the site, and we will review it for consideration.
All registered information is reviewed and published, and we aim to have it reflected within one day. Additionally, if you apply to be a manager during the review stage after registration, we will grant you manager privileges upon publication.
You can check your registered information by logging into your account, visiting the user dashboard, and going to 'My Company'. The 'My Company' tab menu provides features such as view, clicks view, modify, and delete.
You can delete your registered information by logging into your account, visiting the user dashboard, and accessing the delete function through the 'My Company' tab menu. Once the deletion request is completed, your information will not be removed from the site immediately, but will be deleted after a brief verification process.
Search & Results
On DesignSwitch, you can find filters for 10 design industry categories, active continents and regions, design partner types, business scope, design-related tags, and project budgets. In addition to these filters, you can also search for company introductions, company names, etc., using the search bar at the top of the site.
For example: web design united states
For example: web design united states
Search results are primarily displayed based on search filters and relevance, but they are prioritized to show Premier Partners, Featured Partners, and Verified Partners first. Standard partners are displayed after that.
There are no specific criteria for ranking high in search results. While the order of prioritized partners—Premier Partners, Featured Partners, and Verified Partners—is fixed, their display within those tiers is random.
Yes, you can check this by logging into your account and visiting the 'My Company' section on your user dashboard. The 'My Company' tab menu includes a 'View Clicks' feature where you can visually check data like profile clicks, website clicks, and clicks on your registered social media links. The number next to the heart icon (♡) on your profile screen indicates how many times users have added your profile to their 'My List.'
Partner Tiers & Advertsing
A verified partner is a design company or freelancer who actively manages their profile. Verified partners are prioritized in search results and are featured after Premier and Featured partners, giving them a significant advantage over regular partners.
The manager application is only available to the official representative of the design company or the freelancer themselves. Upon application, the following verification process will be conducted:
For design companies: Manager information and a business registration certificate are required.
For freelancers: We will verify your identity through an additional portfolio site or SNS account. Upon application, we will confirm your identity by sending a DM through the provided additional link or by requesting specific details about a particular project.
Please be advised that any information you submit during the manager application will be used solely for our internal review process and will not be displayed on the site.
The manager application is only available to the official representative of the design company or the freelancer themselves. Upon application, the following verification process will be conducted:
For design companies: Manager information and a business registration certificate are required.
For freelancers: We will verify your identity through an additional portfolio site or SNS account. Upon application, we will confirm your identity by sending a DM through the provided additional link or by requesting specific details about a particular project.
Please be advised that any information you submit during the manager application will be used solely for our internal review process and will not be displayed on the site.
A Verified Partner is a company or freelancer who actively manages their own profile. In the case of a company, a designated representative handles the management, while a freelancer manages it themselves. A Featured Partner does not directly manage their profile but gains priority exposure for a small fee. A Premier Partner is a profile-managing company that pays a fee to have the highest priority in profile exposure.
The display order is as follows:
1. Premier Partner (Verified Partner + AD) : Pink Label
2. Featured Partner (AD: Featured Partner) : Orange Label
3. Verified Partner : Blue Label
4. Regular Partner : No Label
The display order is as follows:
1. Premier Partner (Verified Partner + AD) : Pink Label
2. Featured Partner (AD: Featured Partner) : Orange Label
3. Verified Partner : Blue Label
4. Regular Partner : No Label
The application method and cost for both Featured and Premier partners are the same. You can fill out the form by clicking on "Advertise with us" in the "Partners" menu at the bottom of the website. The advertising fee is $30 per month and gives you priority in profile exposure. However, even with this priority, the display order is random.
The difference between a Featured and a Premier partner is whether a designated manager handles the profile. If there is a manager, you will be shown as a Premier Partner. If there is no manager, you will be shown as a Featured Partner.
The difference between a Featured and a Premier partner is whether a designated manager handles the profile. If there is a manager, you will be shown as a Premier Partner. If there is no manager, you will be shown as a Featured Partner.
Our advertising fees are paid via a secure PayPal invoice. After you submit the application form, we will send a payment invoice to your provided email address. You can easily pay with a credit or debit card through the invoice link.
Once your advertisement is activated, it cannot be paused or temporarily suspended. Our advertising service is a pre-paid, fixed-term plan designed to provide continuous exposure. However, you can freely update your profile and portfolio content at any time.
Client-Partner Interaction
You are welcome to contact any partner directly. DesignSwitch is not a B2B platform, but rather a directory, so there's no need to go through us.
When you reach out, we'd appreciate it if you could let the partner know that you found them through DesignSwitch. This helps us ensure we continue to provide a valuable service for both clients and design partners.
When you reach out, we'd appreciate it if you could let the partner know that you found them through DesignSwitch. This helps us ensure we continue to provide a valuable service for both clients and design partners.
Once you have connected with a design partner, you should begin the process by drafting and signing a contract. It's essential to follow your company's internal procedures and clearly define project details to avoid any future misunderstandings. Since DesignSwitch is only a platform to help you find a partner, all subsequent project management and payment responsibilities lie with the involved parties.
Be sure to include the following in your contract:
Project Scope: A detailed description of the work to be done.
Timeline: Production and delivery schedules, including key milestones and final deadlines.
Payment Terms: Agreed-upon costs and payment schedule.
Be sure to include the following in your contract:
Project Scope: A detailed description of the work to be done.
Timeline: Production and delivery schedules, including key milestones and final deadlines.
Payment Terms: Agreed-upon costs and payment schedule.
As a platform that only provides basic information, DesignSwitch is not involved in any contracts or disputes between clients and design partners. Any conflicts that arise must be resolved directly between the parties involved.
Not all partners are verified.
When a new profile is created, whether by our administrators or by a design company or freelancer directly, it is initially registered as a Regular Partner. To become a Verified Partner, a designated representative from the company or a freelancer must directly request manager access to their profile. We then review the request and perform an additional verification process before granting them management privileges. Therefore, the Verified Partner label is only given to partners who actively manage their own profile and have completed our verification process.
When a new profile is created, whether by our administrators or by a design company or freelancer directly, it is initially registered as a Regular Partner. To become a Verified Partner, a designated representative from the company or a freelancer must directly request manager access to their profile. We then review the request and perform an additional verification process before granting them management privileges. Therefore, the Verified Partner label is only given to partners who actively manage their own profile and have completed our verification process.
Report & Management
We always welcome your suggestions for good ideas and reports on technical issues with our website. Please submit them using the form in the Report & Feedback menu at the bottom of our website, and we will actively consider them.
To report incorrect profile information, please choose the method that applies to you:
Signed-up members can request profile changes or deletion by clicking the 'Report Company' button on the partner's profile popup.
Verified Partners can directly modify or delete their profile through the 'My Company' menu on their dashboard.
Visitors who are not members can report it by filling out the form in the 'Report & Feedback' menu at the bottom of the website.
Signed-up members can request profile changes or deletion by clicking the 'Report Company' button on the partner's profile popup.
Verified Partners can directly modify or delete their profile through the 'My Company' menu on their dashboard.
Visitors who are not members can report it by filling out the form in the 'Report & Feedback' menu at the bottom of the website.
Profiles for partners on our platform are either updated directly by our administrators or managed by verified partners through their dashboards. If you find that a profile's information is not up-to-date or has incorrect details, please report it using the 'Report Company' button on the profile pop-up, or by using the form in the 'Report & Feedback' menu at the bottom of our website. We will promptly review and take action.
Account Deletion
You can delete your account immediately through the 'Delete Account' menu on your user dashboard. Deleting your account will permanently remove all your personal information and activity history.
Partner Profile Deletion
To delete a partner profile, please submit a request using the delete function in the 'My Company' menu on your dashboard. Once the request is submitted, the profile will be immediately unpublished, and it will be completely deleted from the site following an internal review process.
Important: If you delete only your account, your company profile will remain visible on the site. Therefore, if you wish to delete both your profile and your account, you must request partner profile deletion first, and then proceed with account deletion.
You can delete your account immediately through the 'Delete Account' menu on your user dashboard. Deleting your account will permanently remove all your personal information and activity history.
Partner Profile Deletion
To delete a partner profile, please submit a request using the delete function in the 'My Company' menu on your dashboard. Once the request is submitted, the profile will be immediately unpublished, and it will be completely deleted from the site following an internal review process.
Important: If you delete only your account, your company profile will remain visible on the site. Therefore, if you wish to delete both your profile and your account, you must request partner profile deletion first, and then proceed with account deletion.
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