Design Outsourcing is a process by which an organization interacts with a supplier to provide specialized design services.  Organizations may want to consider outsourcing if they do not plan on hiring in-house employees, do not intend to purchase equipment, or if they want to focus on strengthening their own business process.  The most commonly outsourced services are IT support, manufacturing, and design / creative services. Cost Advantages The most obvious benefit of outsourcing is saving money.  Overhead costs decrease when your organization does not have to buy specialized equipment or software it may not need to use every day.  The number of needed employees also decreases, saving money that may have been spent on salaries, health insurance, and benefits.  Or if your organization already has the specialized equipment, it can outsource skilled individuals from temporary agencies to avoid full-time pay year round. Access to Skilled Expertise Secondly, your organization is…