Design is one of the most prominent fields of creativity, bringing together ideas, aesthetics, and function. Designers transform concepts and visions into visual works that reflect their artistic and intellectual abilities. With the rapid development of publishing tools and digital technologies, protecting designers’ creative works has become essential to preserving their intellectual and artistic efforts and preventing unauthorized use. A designer’s rights over their creative work include a range of rights that enable them to control how their work is used, published, and commercially exploited. These rights include the right to be identified as the creator of the work, the right to preserve its originality and integrity, and the rights associated with reproducing, publishing, distributing, or using the work for commercial purposes. Intellectual property rights are particularly important in the field of design because design works can be easily copied, reused, and distributed, especially in the digital environment. Creative works may be shared through websites and social media platforms without identifying the designer or obtaining permission, potentially resulting in the loss of both moral and economic rights. Protecting creative work is not solely the responsibility of laws and regulations; it is also closely connected to the awareness of designers and society regarding the importance of respecting intellectual property. Designers should retain evidence establishing their ownership of their work, clearly state the terms of use when publishing it, and exercise caution when dealing with individuals or organizations wishing to use their work for commercial or media purposes. Respecting designers’ rights also contributes to strengthening the creative environment and encouraging innovation. Protecting intellectual effort gives creators greater confidence to continue developing new ideas and works. Conversely, using, reproducing, or modifying a design without respecting its creator’s rights undermines creative effort and weakens the culture of intellectual property protection. In the context of digital transformation and the widespread circulation of visual content, it has become increasingly important to promote legal and professional awareness among designers, students, and practitioners. They should be familiar with their rights and the available mechanisms for protecting their work. Educational and artistic institutions also have an important role in establishing these concepts and connecting creative practice with legal and professional awareness. Protecting a designer’s rights does not mean restricting the circulation of ideas and creativity. Rather, it seeks to achieve a balance between sharing knowledge and benefiting from artistic works, while preserving the creator’s rights and recognizing their efforts. Every design embodies an idea, time, experience, and creative effort, and respecting its creator is an essential part of ethical artistic and professional practice. Ultimately, recognizing the designer’s rights over their creative work is an essential step toward building a fairer environment that respects creativity. It also strengthens the position of design as an intellectual, artistic, and professional field founded on innovation and originality.