Designers and design agenciesPremium extensionFrom $49.99/year

.design domain — the extension that declares design as value

.design positions design at the centre of your digital identity. The premium extension for designers and agencies who don't need to explain what they do: .design says it all.

From $49.99/year · Renewal $49.99/year · No hidden fees

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$49.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .DESIGN domain

What is the .DESIGN domain?

The .design is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by Identity Digital. It was delegated by ICANN in 2014. It is one of the extensions with the highest semantic load and positioning in the creative industry: 'design' in English is universally recognised as the practice of creating visual, functional and experiential solutions. At $49.99/year (the highest price in this catalogue of creative extensions), .design positions itself as a premium extension communicating that design is not just an activity but the core value of the project. Fixed price at registration and renewal. No restrictions.
Extension .DESIGN
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Identity Digital (formerly Donuts)
Restrictions None
Registration $49.99/year
Renewal $49.99/year

Uses of .DESIGN

Who is the .DESIGN domain for?

These are the most common situations where .DESIGN is the ideal extension.

Graphic and brand designers

Graphic design portfolios, corporate identity and branding where yourname.design declares the specialisation from the URL.

UI/UX and digital product designers

Interface designers, UX researchers and product designers where .design is the TLD the sector recognises as a reference.

Interior designers and architects

Interior design and architecture are disciplines where 'design' is a regular part of naming: youragency.design as a URL coherent with the practice.

Furniture, fashion and product design

Furniture, fashion and object design brands where .design communicates that the value proposition is precisely the design of the product.

Creative agencies and multidisciplinary studios

Agencies combining graphic design, UX, branding and communication where .design communicates that design thinking is the central method.

Design awards, publications and communities

Publications specialising in design, annual awards, professional communities and inspiration platforms where .design is the sector identifier.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .DESIGN domain

open.designbetter.designgood.designweb.designbrand.designux.designui.designtype.design

.DESIGN vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .DESIGN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.design This page Designers and design as core value None $49.99/year
.studio General creative studios None $25.99/year
.art Art and artistic expression None $17.99/year
.graphics Specific graphic design None ~$20.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .DESIGN domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .DESIGN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .DESIGN domain

Why does .design cost more than other creative extensions?

The .design is an extension with high demand in the creative industry and premium positioning. Identity Digital maintains a higher price ($49.99/year) than similar extensions like .studio ($25.99) precisely because its sector specificity and recognition among professional designers justifies that positioning price.

Does .design rank well on Google for design searches?

Google treats .design like any gTLD. However, in the design sector, having a yourname.design URL can significantly improve CTR in searches for designers and design agencies, by communicating the specialisation from the first impression.

Does .design have a fixed price at registration and renewal?

Yes. The .design maintains the same price of $49.99/year at both initial registration and renewals. No surprises in the second year.

Is .design or .studio better for a creative agency?

It depends on positioning. If design is the central and differentiating practice, .design declares that specialisation more precisely. If the agency is broader (design + development + strategy), .studio may be more versatile. For pure designers, .design is the option of greatest sector coherence.

Do software product designers use .design?

Yes. The .design has wide adoption among UX, UI and digital product designers. Extensions like ux.design or ui.design are recognised constructions in the product and digital product design community.

Can I transfer my .design domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional management cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .design domain is the premium extension of the creative industry — managed by Identity Digital since 2014 at $49.99/year with a fixed price at registration and renewal. Unlike .studio or .art, .design is the extension most directly linked to the professional practice of design: graphic design, UI/UX, branding, product design, interior design and fashion. Having yourname.design as a URL declares that design is not just what you do but what you are. It is the extension that senior designers, reference agencies and studios with premium positioning choose when they want their URL to match the quality of their work. No restrictions. Google treats it like any gTLD. Registering a .design domain at miHosting costs $49.99/year with managed DNS, @youragency.design email and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting to make your hosting as considered as the design of your website.