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.DESIGN Domains - Only $ 48.00 $ 13.00

Put your creative work in focus with a .design domain. Build a home for your portfolio, design studio or agency, and help prospective clients explore your projects and services. Compare registration, renewal and transfer pricing at Gatehills to find a name that reflects your creative identity.

1st Year Prices
$ 48.00 $ 13.00 Registration
$ 48.00 Renew
$ 48.00 Transfer

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Why Register a .design Domain?

Make Your Creative Focus Clear

Pair your name or brand with .design to communicate your field, whether you specialize in graphic design, digital products, interiors or another creative discipline.

Give Your Portfolio a Home

Bring selected projects, case studies and your creative process together on a website where potential clients can explore your work in detail.

Connect Your Brand and Services

Use a consistent domain across your website, business email and marketing materials, giving clients a clear way to discover your services and contact you.

WHY CHOOSE .DESIGN

WHY CHOOSE .DESIGN

A .design domain provides a relevant online identity for independent designers, creative studios, agencies and design publications. Its broad meaning suits disciplines ranging from branding and web design to interiors, fashion and product development. Showcase your work with clear project descriptions, explain your role and make your services easy to find. Explore registration, renewal and transfer pricing at Gatehills before choosing your domain.

Secure your digital advantage

Establish your brand online with the right domain. Build credibility, protect your online identity, and strengthen your digital presence with Gate Hills.

.DESIGN Domain Pricing

Years 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years
Register $ 13.00 Promo $ 61.00 $ 109.00 $ 157.00 $ 205.00 $ 253.00 $ 301.00 $ 349.00 $ 397.00 $ 445.00
Renew $ 48.00 $ 96.00 $ 144.00 $ 192.00 $ 240.00 $ 288.00 $ 336.00 $ 384.00 $ 432.00 $ 480.00
Transfer $ 48.00 — — — — — — — — —

Note: Pricing may vary based on fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

.design Domain Information & Pricing

.design is a generic top-level domain suited to designers, creative studios, agencies and design publications. It provides a relevant web address for showcasing portfolios, presenting case studies and introducing creative services. Explore .design domain registration, renewal and transfer pricing at Gatehills, along with eligibility requirements, supported features and domain lifecycle details.
Introduced 2015
Usage Design portfolios, graphic designers, web and UX designers, creative agencies, interior design studios, product designers, fashion designers, design publications
Renewal Grace Period 45 days (registry auto-renew grace period; registrar deadlines may be shorter)
Deletion Grace Period 5 days (Pending Delete; restoration unavailable)
Restore Period 30 days
Renewal Upon Transfer Yes — normally adds 1 year, subject to transfer rules and the maximum registration term.
Privacy Allowed Yes
IDN Supported Yes — .design supports internationalized domain names (IDNs). Supported characters and languages depend on registry IDN tables and registrar availability.
DNSSEC Supported Yes
Type Generic
Restrictions Open to individuals and organizations, subject to name availability, registry policies and applicable laws. No design qualification or professional membership is required for registration. Reserved names and trademark protections apply.
Registry Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry)
Wikipedia Entry Wikipedia
Registration Price (1 year) $ 13.00
Renewal Price (1 year) $ 48.00
Transfer Price $ 48.00
Restore Allowed Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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01. What is a .design domain?
A .design domain is a generic top-level domain associated with design and creative work. It can provide a relevant online address for a portfolio, studio, agency, business or publication.
02. Who can register a .design domain?
Individuals and organizations can generally register an available .design domain, subject to registry policies and applicable laws. You do not need a design qualification or professional membership to register one.
03. Is a .design domain suitable for a portfolio?
Yes. A .design domain can suit a personal or studio portfolio featuring selected projects, case studies and service information. Include your role, approach and project outcomes to help visitors understand your work.
04. Who operates the .design registry?
The .design registry is operated by Registry Services, LLC, part of GoDaddy Registry. Registrars provide domain registration and management services to customers.
05. Is .design only for graphic or web designers?
No. A .design domain can also suit interior, product, fashion, industrial and other design disciplines. Creative agencies, educational projects and design publications can use it too.
06. How long can I register a .design domain for?
A .design domain can generally be registered for 1 to 10 years, depending on registrar options. The total remaining registration term cannot exceed the registry’s 10-year maximum.
07. Does .design support internationalized domain names?
Yes. .design supports internationalized domain names, allowing certain characters beyond basic Latin letters. Available characters and languages depend on registry IDN tables and registrar support.
08. Is domain privacy available for .design domains?
Yes. Privacy services are permitted for .design domains, subject to registrar availability and applicable rules. Check whether privacy is included or offered separately when registering through Gatehills.
09. Can I transfer my .design domain to Gatehills?
An eligible .design domain can generally be transferred using an authorization code after removing any applicable transfer lock. A completed transfer normally adds one year, subject to transfer rules and the maximum registration term. Check Gatehills for current transfer availability and pricing.
10. Does a .design domain include a portfolio website?
Domain registration secures your website address. Hosting, portfolio templates, website builders and design tools are separate services unless your selected Gatehills package explicitly includes them.
11. Is a .design domain good for SEO?
A .design domain can communicate your creative focus, but the extension alone does not guarantee higher search rankings. Publish original case studies, use descriptive page titles and image alt text, and make your portfolio fast and easy to navigate.
12. Can I create email addresses with a .design domain?
Yes. You can create an address such as [email protected] by connecting your domain to an email hosting service and configuring the required DNS records. Email hosting is separate unless included in your package.
13. What happens if my .design domain expires?
The registry auto-renew grace period is 45 days, but your registrar may set an earlier renewal deadline. Following deletion, an eligible domain may enter a 30-day redemption period, when restoration usually requires an additional fee. A final 5-day Pending Delete period follows, during which restoration is unavailable. Renew before expiry to avoid disruption.