DesignNBuy is a comprehensive web-to-print platform designed for commercial, packaging, large-format, photobook, and B2B print businesses. Built for scalability and automation, it addresses the full print lifecycle—from product personalization and pricing to order processing and production workflow. The solution is tailored for print companies looking to digitize operations, offer self-service customization tools, and manage high-volume, multi-channel sales efficiently. Standout features include AI-driven design capabilities, multi-storefront architecture, real-time estimation, and full production management.

What are the main features of DesignNBuy?

Product personalization and design tools

DesignNBuy equips printing businesses with a flexible suite of design tools, enabling customers to personalize products directly through the storefront.

• AI-powered design editor: A responsive online editor that simplifies on-demand design creation with automation features.

• Form-based personalization: Enables customers to customize products using structured input fields—ideal for corporate printing or standardized outputs.

• File upload support: Allows users to import their own artwork or imagery, supporting a wide range of formats.

• Live 3D preview: Provides real-time, interactive visualization of customized products, reducing pre-print errors and increasing buyer confidence.

• Template builder: Lets businesses create controlled design templates to ensure brand compliance and reduce setup time for new products.

Omnichannel sales and storefront flexibility

The platform supports direct-to-consumer, business-to-business, and reseller models through customizable storefronts.

• B2C storefront: A mobile-optimized interface for retail customers, designed to streamline product discovery and checkout.

• B2B portals: Configurable client portals with role-based access, order history, and approval workflows, supporting recurring and bulk orders.

• Reseller storefronts: Dedicated microsites for channel partners, enabling co-branded sales experiences with centralized order control.

• Quote management: Generates instant, rules-based quotes for complex or custom products, eliminating manual estimation tasks.

• Dynamic pricing engine: Automatically calculates pricing based on materials, dimensions, finishes, and quantities—supporting even the most complex print products.

End-to-end production management

DesignNBuy offers tools to manage production workflows from order intake to delivery, streamlining communication between departments and minimizing delays.

• Centralized order management: Unifies incoming orders from all storefronts and sales channels into a single dashboard.

• Print job tracking: Creates detailed job tickets and monitors progress through the production pipeline.

• Workflow automation: Configures multi-step production processes, improving turnaround time and reducing manual handovers.

• Preflight checks: Automatically verifies artwork files for resolution, color, bleed, and dimensions before they reach the press.

• Hot folder integration: Sends print-ready files directly to designated folders or production devices, minimizing delays.

• Outsourcing support: Built-in options to route jobs to fulfillment partners when internal production capacity is limited.

eCommerce platform integration

DesignNBuy integrates with major eCommerce systems, allowing businesses to retain their existing infrastructure while adding powerful print-on-demand features.

• Magento: Native integration with support for multi-store and enterprise-grade configurations.

• Shopify: Enables product personalization and live previews within the Shopify storefront.

• WooCommerce: Seamless WordPress-based integration for small to mid-sized printers.

• BigCommerce: Connects with BigCommerce to support complex product variants and live pricing.

• Wix: Extends Wix websites with web-to-print functionality and online ordering capabilities.

Why choose DesignNBuy?

• Unified platform: Combines design, sales, pricing, and production into one cohesive system, eliminating the need for third-party tools.

• Highly scalable: Serves startups, regional printers, and global operations with modular features that grow with the business.

• Workflow efficiency: Reduces manual input across design, estimation, and job tracking with automation and smart routing.

• Client-centric customization: Offers user-friendly tools that improve the personalization experience across retail and corporate segments.

• Marketplace-ready: Supports multi-vendor and reseller models, ideal for businesses expanding into print marketplaces or white-label services.