How to design your own phone case, step by step

Everything that separates a case you love from one that looks off once it's printed — in about five minutes of reading.

Try it free in the studio →

1. Pick one strong idea

The best cases have a single clear idea: one subject, one mood. “My dog” is a subject; “my dog asleep in a field of daisies, soft watercolor” is a case. Good starting points are your pet, a place you love, a hobby, a favourite colour pairing or a monogram.

2. Write it as subject + setting + style + colours

This formula consistently produces print-ready art: a red fox curled up in snow, storybook watercolor, rust and cream. Choose a Look in the studio (Cinematic, Minimal, Bold, Watercolor, Synthwave or Photo) to steer the style.

3. Think about the camera cutout

The top corner of the case is cut out for the camera. If your design has a face or text, ask for it in the lower half or centre so it isn't clipped. Patterns and landscapes wrap around the cutout naturally.

4. Using a photo

Open Use your own photo and add a sharp, well-lit picture where the subject fills the frame. Then describe how to restyle it: watercolor portrait, oil painting, pop art, travel poster. The AI keeps the subject recognisable and paints it at print resolution.

5. Adding a name or initials

Put the text in quotes and name the lettering style: the initials "C.B." in gold foil script. Keep it short — a first name or initials — and check the preview; a fresh variation is free if a letter is off.

6. Slim or tough?

	Slim / Snap — $24.99	Tough — $34.99
Build	One-piece glossy shell	Polycarbonate shell + TPU liner
Best for	Pocket-friendly, light	Drop protection
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes

7. Preview, compare, order

Generate a few variations and compare them on your exact model. When one clicks, order it — it's printed edge-to-edge, shipped free in the US, and the design is retired so it stays one-of-one.

FAQ

Do I need design software?

No. Everything happens in the browser: describe it, preview it, order it.

What resolution do I need for a photo?

A modern phone photo is plenty. Avoid screenshots or heavily compressed images.

Keep reading