A user is considering using 99designs for a logo design project and wants to understand the two primary ways to get design work done: 'Design Contests' and 'Hire a Designer'. Explain the key differences between these two options, including how many designers a user typically interacts with, the typical timeframe for a project, and the main benefit of each approach.
Navigate to 'https://99designs.com.au'. Click on the 'How it works' link in the main navigation. Locate and read the sections describing 'Design Contests' and 'Hire a Designer'. Extract information about the number of designers involved in each option. Identify the typical timeframe or duration for each project type. Determine the primary benefit or advantage highlighted for both 'Design Contests' and 'Hire a Designer'. Synthesize the gathered information to clearly differentiate between the two options.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'How it works' page. The agent identifies that 'Design Contests' involve 'dozens of designers' or 'a crowd of designers' submitting ideas. The agent identifies that 'Hire a Designer' involves working 'one-on-one' with a single designer. The agent states that design contests typically take 'about a week' or '7 days'. The agent states that hiring a designer has a flexible timeframe, often described as 'on your schedule' or 'as long as you need'. The agent identifies the main benefit of contests as getting 'lots of ideas' or 'variety'. The agent identifies the main benefit of hiring a designer as 'control' or 'direct collaboration' for specific visions.