Connect with a designer

Need some design work or creative services? You’ve come to the right place. Our free client services simplify the vendor selection process by matching you to our interdisciplinary network of professional designers based on your current business or project needs.

First, you'll submit this intake form. Once we receive your completed information, we share it with the designers in our Detroit Design Network via our weekly member newsletter. From here, the designers will directly respond to your main contact with their individual bids.

If you need more individualized support to connect with a designer, or would like to schedule a Design Salon, please contact the Design Network team (network@designcore.org).

Contact information

Company Name *

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

What are your needs?

This section should provide background information about your company, along with a high level description of your current business challenges. You'll have a chance to share more details in the upcoming questions.

Briefly describe your company, including your brand and core values, if applicable: *

This section should provide the purpose and description of the project or work to be performed using as much detail as possible. What services do you need?

Explain the project for which you are currently seeking design services: *

Do you anticipate needing any of the following design services? *

Built environment (architecture, interiors, etc.)

Visual and communication (branding, website, etc.)

Products (consumer goods, industrial products, etc.)

Strategic solutions (processes and systems, experiences, etc.)

none of the above

What is the expected end result of your project? Please include a brief description. *

Additional project details

You'll want to share information about the deadline for designers to respond to your project, and the project timeline itself (this includes any milestones that mark major phases of work)

Provide a timeline for execution and completion of this project. Be sure to include when responses are due, dates for meeting any applicable milestones along the way, and a project deadline. *

Do you know how much you can afford to spend for the services you’re seeking? It can be a range, to leave room for discussion and negotiation, but should be realistic in terms of capacity and the scope of the project. *

Describe how you would like designers to respond to your RFP / SOW. Be sure to indicate what you expect them to include in the response, when it’s due, and how to submit it. *

Many clients like to see a portfolio of relevant prior experience, firm overview (mission /values), firm structure and key staff, anticipated consultants, fee proposal, and project timeline. Describe what you would like to see from your designer. *

Are there any other project details that the designer should know? Be prepared to share any additional information that may help the designers understand what you’re looking for. This could include attaching examples of existing marketing materials, collateral, your logo, a link to your website, etc *