What are source files, file formats and deliverables?

Source files are the files you, the designer, have used to create your designs. The more well-known files include Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. These files should be provided to clients so they can print scalable versions of the design or edit them as they see fit.

What happens on DesignCrowd?

It's not compulsory to upload source files with your initial submissions, however it is encouraged, particularly if you are undergoing account verification so our team can assess the quality of your work. Please note, the client will not have access to those files unless you are selected as the winning design.

Designers should provide these files after being awarded a place payment (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc). Note that you are only required to upload the files once you have been selected as the winner of a project. If your design is selected, you agree to handover ownership of your designs to the client and the source files enable access to all the design elements you've created. Just zip it up and follow the steps to upload the files.

Source files are often vector-based, as this will allow the client to reproduce the design into print as well as re-size the design without losing any quality.

Read more here: Guide to file formats and deliverables. While you're there, don't forget to download our free poster for an indepth guide to design source files for branding, print and digital design projects.

File formats

File formats and deliverables for branding, digital and print design projects