Customer Blog

As we enter 2013, the 99nonprofits Team has been reflecting on all of the wonderful people and organizations we’ve connected with since our launch this past July. In 2012, we had the opportunity to connect with 36 organizations to help them source amazing design work through 99designs, and this year, we’re ready to connect even …

As 2012 winds to a close, we’d like to take time to reflect on the amazing organizations we’ve had the privilege of working with this year through 99nonprofits. Since the program’s July 2012 launch, 99designs has connected with 24 not-for-profit groups, learned about their missions and witnessed the wonderful work they do for the communities …

Those of us in our San Francisco office are still recovering from our Thanksgiving festivities – and we’re still thinking about all the things we’re thankful for this year, too. We can’t express enough gratitude to our wonderful customers, our vast and talented community of graphic designers, and the many supporters who have helped us continue …

Our pals over at San Francisco startup Scripted, an online marketplace connecting freelance writers with small businesses, asked us to pen a guest post about branding for the company’s corporate blog. It was published there earlier this week, and we thought we’d share it with our own customers, too! Read on for some good insights into why branding is …

99nonprofits is gaining momentum and, this week, we’re proud to announce our next group of participants! With 105 applications submitted to date, choosing from so many deserving organizations was no easy task! We’re thrilled to be working with these organizations and to help further their missions to make a positive impact. Take a few moments …

With summer in full swing (at least in our U.S. headquarters…so sorry, Aussie colleagues!), now’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the sunny days and warm nights before they’re a distant memory. This week, we’re highlighting six designs our customers created for summer events and series celebrating music, food, art and more throughout …

With Father’s Day just around the corner, 99designs would like to give a big shout-out to all the fabulous dads who have nurtured us, made us laugh, and taught us many of life’s important lessons.  And, of course, to recognize some of our favorite dad-worthy designs (and the entrepreneurs and designers behind them!): #1 - Not …

Did you have a favorite teacher when you were in school? For me, it was my third grade teacher, who introduced me to some of my favorite books and served as both mentor and inspiration to a very enthusiastic and rambunctious 8-year old.  When you think about it, it’s amazing how just one person can …

Spring has sprung, and what better time is there to celebrate Mother Nature than Earth Day? Sunday marks the 42nd celebration of Earth Day, an international day dedicated to the environmental movement and pushing forward critical environmental issues to political leaders for reform. Earth Day was founded on April 22, 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a …

Many graphic designers have a tool in their creative arsenal that aids in creating fantastic designs quickly: stock imagery. Stock images are all over the place – in online ads, corporate websites, highway billboards, you name it – although chances are, you haven’t really thought much about it. Think back to the last ad you …