How designer royalties work
A plain-English guide to designer royalties, product sales, payouts and what artists should understand before licensing work.
What a royalty is attached to
A royalty is usually connected to a sale of an approved product using a designer's artwork.
- The artwork is approved for a product route
- The product is listed and sold
- The sale is tracked back to the designer
Why fulfilment changes the picture
If fulfilment, support and listing work are handled for you, royalties can become a cleaner way to benefit from product sales.
- You are not packing every order
- Customer service stays out of your inbox
- Your time can stay closer to creative work
Where Desigla fits
Desigla connects approved products to a royalty rhythm, with product setup and operational work handled through the platform.
- Product types have clear royalty rates
- Sales are connected to designer accounts
- Orbit can bring international sales into the same rhythm
Questions designers ask
Is designer royalties only for full-time designers?
No. Desigla is designed for independent designers, illustrators, artists and small studios with finished work they want to turn into products.
Do I need to handle production or shipping?
No. Desigla handles product setup, production, fulfilment and customer support for approved products.
Where should I start?
Start with one finished design or a small collection that already feels strong. A focused first product is usually better than uploading everything at once.