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Send requests, review proposals, and pay securely in one place.

Dribbble makes it easy to find, connect with, and hire top design talent—all in one secure place. From your first message to project completion, you can manage the entire process directly on the platform. Here’s how it works:

1. Find the Right Designer

Dribbble gives you a few easy ways to discover designers and studios whose work you love:

2. Collaborate on Project Discovery

Once you connect with your designer, you can begin discussing the project in more detail. You’ll use this stage to align on scope, timeline, budget, and deliverables. All of this happens directly on Dribbble. You can:

3. Receive and Review a Proposal

Once you’ve aligned with your designer on the project scope, they’ll send you a formal proposal through Dribbble. The proposal will include:

4. Secure, Flexible Payments

Dribbble uses Stripe Checkout, a trusted, industry-leading payment processor, so your payments are handled securely. You’ll see fully transparent pricing in your proposal and can choose from several payment methods—including credit/debit cards, wallet options, crypto, and ACH direct debit (where available).

5. Project Payment Guarantee

Dribbble securely holds all project payments while the work is completed. Designers are paid only after you approve the agreed milestones or final deliverables.

This means:

This setup gives both you and your designer confidence from the moment you begin the project to the final handoff. That's our Peace of Mind Guarantee.

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