How 99designer Chris went from salesman to entrepreneur (infographic)
99designer Chris (aka thislooksgreat) shares how he went from door-to-door sales agent to a successful entrepreneur — all through 99designs. Here’s his story (transcript found below). This is a token of appreciation for 99designs, and it’s the least I could do. This platform has changed both my life and the outcome of my businesses, and …
Top 9 at 99 results: May 2013
The votes for this month’s Top 9 were EXTREMELY close, probably the closest yet. But 99designer Tomillo came out on top, and he deserves an ‘up-high, down-low’ high five. Tomillo brilliantly fit a city and collage of gears into the palm of a hand. His logo looks beautiful up close, with its pleasing layers of …
Top 9 at 99: May 2013
It’s almost summer! The first half of the year showed a variety of talented designers. But the Top 9 at 99 for May is perhaps the most diverse yet. Which of these styles is your cup of summer-tea? Vote for the designer you believe should win Top Honors for May — they will win a BustedTees year-subscription. Show …
Designer profile: simeonmarco
If you’re interested in the world of greeting cards, then Loida Yu (aka simeonmarco) is the designer to talk to. With a background in accounting, she taught herself photography and design — invitation cards being her specialty! And we really do mean “specialty” as she has a 91% win rate on 99designs. Loida talks about how …
Top 9 at 99 results: April 2013
The winner of April’s Top 9 at 99 proved the impossible — designer Gideon6k3 fit a HUGE elephant into a small square box! This is not magic, it’s just good design. We love everything, from the layout to the texture to the 3D shading of the ear. And we double appreciate the details in that …
Designer profile: Stefaaan
Logo and illustration designer Stefan Petrov (aka Stefaaan) is a great role model for any fine artist looking to learn graphic design. With support from his friends, and an introduction to 99designs, he self-taught his way into a remarkable design style. Just look at his portfolio, and you’ll see designs full of unique details and concepts; not to …
Vote for Top 9 at 99: April 2013
Skunks, foxes, elephants and bears — oh my! April’s Top 9 at 99 seems to be the month of creatures, umbrellas AND so much more. Get up close and personal and check out the details in each of these designs. Vote for the designer you believe deserves the Top Designer Honor for April. The Top Designer will win a BustedTees year-subscription. …
How 99designer Niva went from lawyer to full-time illustrator
To celebrate the launch of our Dutch-language site (and our fun community contest for the new King of the Netherlands), we’d like to share the success of Dutch-designer Niva van de Geer (aka N24). Niva went from working full-time as a lawyer in the Netherlands, to traveling México with his girlfriend, MacBook Pro and 99designs. He graduated …
99designer dasaideabox creates a logo, builds a brand
Dasa Mamula (aka dasaideabox) is a multi-talented designer who has taken special interest in logo design on 99designs. And rightfully so, she’s had great experiences — meeting clients at the beginning of their design journeys, presenting them with a valued logo, and obtaining follow-on work that builds out their entire brand. Her relationship with Foomanchew.com, for example, started when she …
Top 9 at 99 results: March 2013
A creepy tropical jungle, an arch with a sinister face, and a small male figure ready to face it all… THIS is the winner of March’s Top 9 at 99! Paganus nailed the design brief and gave the client exactly what he envisioned. Perhaps one of the nicest things about his illustration is the texture he …
