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Design maker

Gelato Design Maker - The online design editor for print on demand products

Gelato Design Maker is a browser-based editor for creating print-ready designs for T-shirts, mugs, posters, phone cases and more.

Publish directly to Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, TikTok Shop, Amazon, Wix, Squarespace, and BigCommerce using Gelato’s integrations. Generate realistic mockups, preview 3D renders where available, and save designs to reuse.

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Get started with the Gelato Design Maker

As reported by Business Insider, the print on demand market is expected to grow by $4.9 billion by 2026. Gelato can help you get a head start creating your own products today.

What you can do with Gelato Design Maker. Here is how Gelato can help you grow your business.

Create multiple apparel products in one go! See how to create as many products as you'd like with any design and easily publish to your store.

See how to get started using the Mockup Studio so that you can create your own unique mockups for your ecommerce store.

Use Gelato Design Maker online for free

Create and edit designs with layers, text, shapes, background fills, and image uploads. Access Shutterstock libraries through Gelato, preview 3D renders on supported products (e.g., mugs), and save designs to reuse across products

Don’t have an ecommerce business yet? Create your own online store, and connect it to Gelato with our easy integrations. We integrate with popular platforms such as Etsy, Shopify, WooCommerce, and more. Gelato makes the entire setup and process simple and seamless.

Why choose Gelato

Mockup Studio

With Gelato's design maker, you can preview your products visually with our realistic mockups. There is no need to do a photo shoot for a product after it's produced. You can select from 100s of free mockup images to display on your store.

Easy to use

We pride ourselves at Gelato that our design maker and design creator are hassle-free and simple enough for anyone to use. We offer 24/7 customer support and work relentlessly to help you get the most out of the platform. Reach our customer service team anywhere, anytime.

Stock images

Design your products with millions of beautiful photographs and images via Shutterstock. According to Adobe's Creative Trends Report, 70% of designers believe that having access to a wide variety of images enhances the creativity of their work.

Font library

Using eye-catching typography is easy with Gelato, as our design maker font menu has many diverse options that will make your designs stand out.

Customize your background

Make a lasting impression on your customers by adding colorful backgrounds and graphics. Pick from a wide variety of colors and patterns to give your customers consistent and high-quality options to choose from.

Superior quality

Make a lasting impression on your customers with cutting-edge technology and sustainably sourced materials from industry-leading brands.

Start using our design maker to sell your own items

Worldwide printing

The leading digital print on demand service with a network of over 140+ worldwide printing partners spanning 32 countries across all continents. Local production reduces delivery times and emissions and is better for your customers.

Beginners & professionals

With hundreds of custom merch print on demand options, Gelato's print on demand model is perfect for beginners who are just starting to learn how to sell print on demand products.

World-class support

With 24/7 merchant support, you can trust that your print on demand needs will be met and that you're always receiving the highest quality customer care.

Custom products you can sell with Gelato

Apparel

Calendars

Drinkware

Wall art

Cards

Accessories

Print on demand for any business

Creators

Design and launch merch; sync to your store; auto-fulfill worldwide

Ecommerce store owner

Publish multi-variant products (sizes/colors) in one flow.

Global enterprise

Route orders to local producers; maintain brand assets and templates.

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How to create custom designs for ecommerce products

Connect your store to Gelato

Integrate easily with platforms like Shopify, Etsy, or WooCommerce.

List your products for sale

Add customizable items such as t-shirts, posters, mugs, or phone cases.

Customer places an order

Gelato automatically fulfills the order by routing it to a nearby print provider.

Producing your goods & shipping

The product is printed, packaged, and shipped directly to the customer.

Design maker for influencers

Merchandise for Instagram influencers

More and more people are turning to Instagram to build an audience. Selling custom merchandise to followers is a great way to promote your brand and earn money.

YouTube merchandise

It doesn’t matter if you’re a popular YouTuber or are just building a following, printing custom merch is a great way to connect with fans.

Merch maker for TikTok

TikTok has grown in popularity, and both businesses and influencers are finding that fans love custom products. With Gelato, it's easy to create branded merch and sell to TikTok followers.

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Already using Gelato’s design maker tool?

Our resources cater to your preferred learning style, whether it's through videos or blogs.

Gelato provides a variety of options for you to explore on our website, YouTube channel, Academy, and blog.

Design Maker FAQs

What is Gelato Design Maker?

Gelato’s browser-based design editor for print-on-demand products. Create print-ready designs, generate mockups, preview 3D renders on supported SKUs, and publish to integrated ecommerce platforms.

How can I create my own design?

Gelato’s design maker editor is the best way to create your own print files with Gelato. You can access the editor by selecting "Start designing" on the product page and uploading your designs/images. Add layers, text, and stock images, and start designing! Once you are happy with the editing, you can click on "Preview" (top right) to see how your product will be in real life using one of our beautiful mockups. For certain items, such as mugs, we will provide a realistic 3D render.

Is Design Maker free?

The editor is free to use; you pay only for products you order or sel

How do you design your own logo?

With Gelato's logo design process, it’s simple and intuitive to design your own dream logo. Use Gelato’s logo maker tool to explore logo ideas like animated logos, or create one using our pre-designed logo templates. We have different typography and color options, and with free access to Getty Images and Shutterstock, you now have the ability to strengthen your brand identity by designing your logos and products with millions of beautiful photographs and images with no upfront costs.

How do you make your own graphic designs to sell?

Gelato offers custom wall art, posters, cards, phone cases, mugs, and really anything you can think of. We have print on demand products that you can customize with your own graphic designs to sell. Sign up for free with Gelato's easy-to-use platform today.

How do I start a product design from scratch?

Designing a product on our platform is straightforward. First, decide which product you would like to sell. Next, choose the product from our catalog and start customizing it. We provide various customization tools and features, such as layouts, text, and graphics. You can use your own pictures, too. Once you are done customizing, place your order or save the design for later use.

How do you save designs on Gelato?

Once you create your designs, you can save them to your Custom Store. A Custom Store can be made by going to the Stores section in your dashboard. When you create a custom store, you can add products with your designs by clicking ‘Create product.' For new orders, you can use these samples without having to redesign products again.