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This page gives an idea of how much royalties you would expect based on a particular type of design category. The numbers given here are for reference only provided by DesignMediators free of charge without any liability, for each individual category the numbers are to indicate a general idea.
  GENERAL MODIFIERS ROYALTY RATE MODIFIER
  Exclusive License
where you sell the global design rights to only one Client giving him exclusivity over your design.
+ 2 %
  Fashion or Trendy Sectors
where products change rapidly according to years, treny products will sell fast but sales will decline rapidly.
+ 3 %
  Low Advanced Payment
where you request the Client to make a none or very low of upfront payments thus increasing your risk and royalty rate.
+ 1 %
  High Advanced Payment
where you request the Client to make a lot of upfront payments, thus decreasing your risk and royalty rates.
- 1 %
  Licensing to an Infringer
where you sell your design to a company that has already been copying your design.
+ 2 %
  High Investment Requisite
where the company that is going to buy your design has to invest a lot of money to market or produce the design.
- 2 %
  High Market Potential
where your product idea is very easy to market, sell or produce, this will increase the royalty rates.
+ 1 %
  Already Patented
where you have already patented your design idea, this will increase the royalty rates.
+ 1 %
  Already Tested
where your design has already been produced, and tested for market based certifications etc.
+ 1 %
  New Designer
where you are a new or young designer on the market, or if this is the first design you are selling.
- 1 %
  Award Winner
where your design is redeemed as good by being a winner of an international design award such as A' Design Award.
+ 1 %
  You are Famous
where your name has already a brand value in the country where the design will be sold.
+ 2 %
  Low Expected Sales
where the design appeals to a niche customer segment with low volume of sales forecasted.
+ 2 %
  High Expected Sales
where the design appeals to a large customer segment with high volume of sales forecasted.
- 1 %
  Highly Technical or Technological
where your design includes highly technical or engineered systems or incorporates high-technology.
+ 2 %
  Relevant Intellectual Properties
where you also provide some other IP together with this design to the Client.
+ V %
  V = Volatile: Variable between %1-%5.  
     
  DESIGN CATEGORIES BASE ROYALTY RATE
01. FURNITURE AND HOMEWARE DESIGN
Chairs, Tables, Stools, Benches, Seating System, Furnishings, Furniture Parts and More.
4 %
02. PACKAGING DESIGN
Food Packages, Boxes and Casings, Packs, Cans, Bottles, Bags and More.
3 %
03. ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND URBAN DESIGN
Residences, Schools, Hotels, Sports Facilities, Bridges, Convention Centers and More.
3 %
04. FASHION AND JEWELERY DESIGN
Clothing, Accessories, Rings, Hats, Bags, Watches, Sunglasses, Ties, Pins and More.
4 %
05. LIGHTING DESIGN
Torchieres, Wall Washers, Fireplaces, Neons, Backlights, Pendant Lights and More.
4 %
06. TOY AND RECREATION DESIGN
Stuffed Toys, Miniatures, Baby Toys, Childrens Toys, Collectibles and More.
5 %
07. DIGITAL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES DESIGN
Laptops, Cell Phones, Computers, Handhelds and Electronic Gadgets and More.
5 %
08. INTERIOR DESIGN
Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Shops, Residences, Convention Centers and More.
8 %
09. VEHICLE AND TRANSPORTATION DESIGN
Bicycles, Cars, Motorcycles, Trains, Ships, Boats, Yachts, Planes, Buses and More.
3 %
10. INTERFACE DESIGN
Gadgets & Electronic Device Interfaces, Interactive Interfaces, Web Designs and More.
4 %
11. HOME APPLIANCES DESIGN
White and Brown Goods, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Stooves, Blenders and More.
4 %
12. GRAPHICS AND ADVERTISING DESIGN
Symbols, Logos, Typograhpy, Posters, Books and Page Layouts, 2D Packaging and More.
5 %
13. COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND 3D MODEL DESIGN
Digital Art-Works, 3D Models, 3D Figures, 3D Characters, Special Effects, 3D Scenes and More.
5 %
14. PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO MANIPULATION DESIGN
Photographs, Photo Manipulations, Scenery, Still Imaging and More.
5 %
15. ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL DESIGN
Highly Technical Products, Schematics, Mechanisms, Mechanical Engineering Designs and More.
6 %
16. MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC DESIGN
Clinical, Diagnostic Products, Bio-Products, Care Projects, Surgical and Therapeutic Concepts and More.
6 %
17. MOVIE AND ANIMATION DESIGN
Movie Trailers, Short Movies, Commercials, Cartoons and Animated Sequences and More.
9 %
18. FOOD AND CULINARY DESIGN
Design for Food, Design with Food, Food Servings and Design of Culinary Objects and More.
2 %
19. MATERIALS, COMPONENTS AND TEXTURE DESIGN
Building Materials, Innovative Textiles, Surfaces and Finishing and More.
3 %
20. SOCIAL DESIGN
Eco-Sustainable Designs, Design for Environment, Design for Sustainability, Social Designs and More.
4 %
21. IDEA DESIGN
Product, Service, Experience or Business Design Ideas, Creatively Challenging Projects and More.
5 %
22. ARTS, CRAFTS AND READY-MADE DESIGN
Design of Functional Sculptures, Art Objects, Craftworks, Sculptures, Ceramics, Paintings and More.
5 %
23. META DESIGN
Design Research, Design Strategy, Design Management, Service Design, Strategic Design and More.
5 %
24. UNEXPECTED DESIGN
New Product Categories, Breakthroughs, Trendsetters and Unique Creations and More.
9 %
 

 

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