In a design contest, designers from all over the world submit concepts unique to your brief. You choose finalists, give feedback to hone the designs and ultimately award your favorite food package as the winner. If ideation and seeing a variety of different design styles is important to you, we’d recommend a design contest. On the other hand, if you have a clear idea of the style and direction you’d like to take with your packaging, or if you have a more complex design project (e.g. you need a whole line of food packaging design created), it’s best to start a project with a freelance designer.