In the media

USA Today: Looking for a job? Here are the top 6 platforms for finding your next gig

6 Sep 2021

USA Today reporter Steve Strauss highlights design contests on 99designs as a great online tool for freelancers and clients .

Raconteur: Measuring the business value of authenticity

6 Aug 2021

Head of Marketing, Shayne Tilley, reflects on how authenticity impacts business metrics.

Sydney Morning Herald: The TikTok music festival that became Australia’s live music lifeline

25 Jul 2021

Profile piece of Isol-Aid Homegrown, an initiative designed to offer both financial and creative support from the 99designs community during a tough period for the live music industry.

Forbes: 99designs By Vistaprint Launches $1.8 Million Initiative To Support 99 Small Businesses During Covid-19

13 May 2021

99designs and Vistaprint launch the 99 Days of Design campaign, supporting 99 small businesses around the world.

Entrepreneur: Stop calling it a side hustle

27 Apr 2021

Entrepreneur highlights data from 99designs revealing that more than 40% of entrepreneurs have a parent who also ran their own businesses.

Forbes: Four Hot Freelance Trends for 2021

31 Mar 2021

Staying on top of consumer demands is very important for small business. From mushrooms to zero proof alcohol, here are four of the hottest industries experiencing high growth in 2021.

Design TAXI: Motivational Posters To Keep You Going, Even After 2020.

23 Dec 2020

After a tough year, our creative community share some motivational messages to keep everyone going!

Campaign: Three Predictions for Agencies in 2021

17 Dec 2020

Are retainers dead? Looking at the rise in project-based creative work, with research from 99designs and Corus.

Creative Gaga: 6 Packaging Trends Tipped to Shape 2021

11 Dec 2020

The 99designs community share their predictions for what trends will take the packaging world by storm in 2021.

YFS: Revamping Your Website? Make Sure to Avoid These 5 Common Pitfalls

4 Dec 2020

Tips and advice on what to avoid when redesigning your website.

TechAU: App design set to get sexy and sophisticated in 2021

4 Dec 2020

The community at 99designs consists of many freelance app designers and today we can share with you the 10 app design trend predictions for 2021.

Digital Synopsis: Top 11 Graphic Design Trends for 2021

3 Dec 2020

Top design trends as predicted by the 99designs community.

Adweek: 3 Logo Trends That Will Shine in 2021

2 Dec 2020

Creative Director Tristan Le Breton shares three of the biggest logo trends of the year ahead.

Small Business Trends: This is the Real Reason Freelance Designers Thrived in 2020

1 Dec 2020

Key findings from the 2020 Design Without Borders report, looking at how creative freelancers survived and thrived through the past year.

Design Wanted: When the world goes freelance, and interview with 99designs

30 Nov 2020

99designs CEO Patrick Llewellyn talks to Design Wanted about the latest findings from our annual designer report.

Social Media Today: 11 Graphic Design Trends for 2021 [Infographic]

22 Nov 2020

Check out some of the hottest design trends tipped to shape 2021.

Design TAXI: 11 Eye-Opening Graphic Design Trends Expected To Take 2021 By Storm

18 Nov 2020

Check out these gorgeous graphic design trends identified by the 99designs community.

Creative Bloq: 11 surprising graphic design trends for 2021

18 Nov 2020

Creqtive Bloq shares the 99designs' community predictions of the graphic design trends shaping the year ahead.

Innovation Bay podcast with CEO Patrick Llewellyn

11 Nov 2020

99designs CEO, Patrick Llewellyn chats with the Innovation Bay team about the recent Vistaprint acquisition, and what's in our future.

The Self Employed: Creativity Through Crisis: How Freelancers Have Survived And Thrived In 2020

5 Nov 2020

An infographic of the top findings from the 2020 Design Without Borders report, featuring insights from more than 11,000 freelance designers around the world.

Forbes: Freelancing In Graphic Design During Covid-19

3 Nov 2020

Global survey results from 99designs' report, Design Without Borders: The Freelance Revolution.

SmallBizDaily: ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Branding:

2 Nov 2020

Holiday packaging tips for SMBs from 99designs Head of Marketing, Shayne Tilley.

Forbes: A Bright Future For Small Business Freelancers

30 Oct 2020

Some silver linings have emerged from a very difficult year for freelance designers around the world.

It's Nice That: Global survey of freelance designers finds half are set to earn more this year

28 Oct 2020

It's Nice That shares some of the key findings from "Design Without Borders: The Freelance Revolution".

KBB: 4 reasons why strong branding is more important than ever

12 Oct 2020

Branding tips and advice from Shayne Tilley of 99designs.

Media Post: COVID Impact On Agencies, Marketers Is Not Uniform

6 Oct 2020

Although the entire advertising industry has been disrupted due to COVID-19, the effects have not been one-size fits all, according to new research from 99designs and Corus.

Smart Company: “The time is now” - 99designs acquired by Vistaprint parent

5 Oct 2020

Melbourne design platform 99designs has been acquired by Cimpress, the parent company of Vistaprint, which will see the two join forces to bring custom design to more businesses all over the world.

AFR: 99designs acquired by Vistaprint in major local deal

5 Oct 2020

High-profile Melbourne-based tech company 99designs has been acquired by NASDAQ-listed Cimpress' subsidiary Vistaprint, which is gearing up to substantially expand its local workforce.

AusBiz: Melbourne startup meets global design giant

5 Oct 2020

99designs CEO Patrick Llewellyn runs a startup which just got acquired by global design giant Vistaprint. Llewellyn calls Vistaprint a "great partner" who is allowing the startup to hire more! Talk about power up!

Ragtrader: This is why your ecommerce site needs to be treated like a physical store

4 Sep 2020

Four reasons you should be thinking about your ecommerce brand like a physical storefront.

Recruiting News: 3 Simple Ways to Visualize Your Brand (And Get Noticed Now That Everyone Is Online)

3 Sep 2020

Your employer brand matters. Don't visualize your brand just so that you will sell more products.

Marketing Insider: Branded Face Masks Are The New Normal. Here's How To Do Them Right

28 Aug 2020

If you're considering how face masks fit into your brand's plan for connecting with customers, here are three great examples for inspiration.

Inside Small Business: Creating a digital brand that sets your small business apart

27 Aug 2020

Whatever industry you’re in, a strong digital brand is vital for not only securing sales but also fostering trust and connection.

My Modern Met: Express Your Punny Side When You Wear These Art-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts

22 Aug 2020

The 99designs team loves a good bit of merch. Check out our punny art-inspired collaboration with My Modern Met here.

Kochie's Business Builders: 3 easy steps to the best eCommerce experience

21 Aug 2020

99designs Head of Marketing, Shayne Tilley, channels his inner Cher Horowitz and shares some top tips on how SMBs can create an exceptional online shopping experience.

SmallBizDaily: 3 Ways to Create an Effective e-Commerce Experience

19 Aug 2020

46% of SMBs are planning or are actively rolling out e-commerce capabilities as a result of the pandemic: here's 3 ways to create an authentic online brand experience.

AFR: Why late-night work calls are no longer a drag for 99designs CEO

14 Aug 2020

The Australian Financial Review invited Melbourne business leaders to write about how tough lockdown restrictions are affecting their lives and work. CEO Patrick Llewellyn reflects on productivty, connection and what's been a watershed year for 99designs.

Freelancers Union: These up-and-coming industries need freelancers like you

14 Jul 2020

If your freelance career is losing steam, consider moving into one of these industries that are seeing big gains in 2020 - astrology, CBD, or biohacking anyone?

Alister & Paine: 10 Questions With Patrick Llewellyn, CEO of 99designs

14 Jul 2020

Alister & Paine sit down (virtually) with CEO Patrick Llewellyn to design, global opportunities and creativity.

Forbes: How 99designs Solves A Typical Business Problem

7 Jul 2020

John Brandon talks through the rebranding process on the 99designs platform.

Washington Post: Warriors? Redtails? Several guesses emerge for Redskins’ new name.

7 Jul 2020

As the team underwent the process of finding a new name, several options and designs from the 99d community were highlighted by the Washington Post.

USA Today Sports: Ranking the 13 best nicknames to replace 'Redskins'

6 Jul 2020

If the Redskins change their name, these are the best 13 options, featuring several options from the 99designs community.

NBC Sports: Here are 5 potential options if the Redskins change their name

3 Jul 2020

FedEx has formally asked the Redskins to change their name. So, here are five options for what they could switch to, including an excellent design from mbingcrosby created on 99designs.

Body + Soul: How to turn your side hustle into a career that pays the bills

22 Jun 2020

These are uncertain financial times we find ourselves in - but maybe your hobby could be the key to your professional freedom? Elli Jacobs gets the expert intel needed to know how to find the best business idea, and then how to go about turning your dreams into reality. Minus the stress.

Young Upstarts: Mistakes To Avoid When Pivoting Your Brand Online

11 Jun 2020

Businesses have been forced to adapt their offering to service customers online. Shayne Tilley, Head of Marketing at 99designs, shares the mistakes that come from pivoting too hastily.

Primer: 7 Places to Get Better Free Zoom Backgrounds

8 Jun 2020

For when you’ve got a meeting or happy hour, but your home isn’t looking camera-ready.

Marketing Insider: 3 Critical Tips To Making A Digital Pivot

5 Jun 2020

Where should businesses making a pandemic-inspired pivot prioritize? For one, focus on branded content that actually adds value.

Retail Touchpoints: 7 ecommerce trends dominating 2020

27 May 2020

Top design trends shaping ecommerce in 2020.

Onya: How To Get The Conversation (You Want) Started On Zoom

27 May 2020

Even though many businesses are starting to think about getting back to the office, for many, remote working is here to stay – at least for a while. Here's how to tap into your personal brand through virtual branding.

Busy Continent: 56 percent of Aussie businesses have pivoted due to COVID-19

22 May 2020

More than half (56%) of SMBs have pivoted company’s business model due to COVID-19, and 54% are planning to launch a new venture during crisis, according to new research from 99designs.

Anthill: 3 ways SMBs can use Zoom to boost their brand

18 May 2020

Shayne Tilley, Head of Marketing at 99designs, shares how you can use virtual backgrounds to create a personalised experience that sets your brand apart

Inside Small Business: Pivoting the key to pandemic survival for SMEs

18 May 2020

While many SMEs are facing struggles due to the virus, more than half are finding opportunities through pivoting operations or starting new ventures.

My Business: Scale of SMB pivots revealed

13 May 2020

New research from 99designs suggests that over half of entrepreneurs and small-business owners have pivoted their company’s business model due to the coronavirus outbreak, with 54 per cent admitting they plan to launch a new venture during the crisis.

The Org: The Top 10 Startup Teams in Australia

5 May 2020

99designs has focused on creating a ‘people first’ culture to ensure expansion doesn’t come at the cost of the people that have made the company’s success possible.

SmallBizDaily: 4 Tips for Using Zoom to Set Your Small Business Apart

30 Apr 2020

How SMBs can boost their brand through the smart use of video conferencing tools.

Mediapost: Brand Messaging with Zoom Backgrounds

28 Apr 2020

How marketers can leverage virtual backgrounds for video calls as a key brand communication tool.

BusyContinent: 20 virtual Zoom backgrounds from 99designs

23 Apr 2020

As the whole world learns to work (and socialize) remotely, 99designs wants to help you video chat in style with a series of free, downloadable virtual Zoom backgrounds created by its global designer community.

YFS: Top 5 Web Design Trends You Need To Know

12 Apr 2020

Launching a new website? These are 5 of the hottest web design trends you need to know.

MediaPost: 3 Trends To Watch In Sustainable Packaging

3 Mar 2020

The movement toward eco-friendly packaging has become mainstream as brands embrace recycled, upcycled and reusable packaging design.

Entrepreneur: Infographic of 4 High-Growth Startup Industries for Entrepreneurs in 2020

18 Feb 2020

Entrepreneur shares an infographic based on our annual list of high-growth startup industries.

Nordic API: 6 Inspiring Examples of Data-Driven Art

17 Feb 2020

This article explores cool examples of data-driven art, from 3D modeling of weather patterns to immersive smart city visualizations, crowd-sourced music videos, steam-powered APIs, and more. If you wanted to programmatically incorporate crowd-sourced human creativity into your own platform, 99designs can help.

Forbes: This Year’s Fastest-Growing Freelance Industries

16 Feb 2020

99designs COO Pamela Webber caught up with Forbes to talk about some of 2020's fastest-growing industries for freelancers.

Obsessed Show: Interview with 99designs

14 Feb 2020

Obsessed Show host Josh Miles catches up with 99designs CEO, Patrick Llewellyn, to talk design without borders and how the platform creates opportunities for thousands of designers all over the world.

Digital Trends: Emerging industries

14 Feb 2020

Greg Nibler chats to 99designs COO Pam Webber about why astrology, biohacking, CBD and plant-based vegan products are the industries to watch in 2020.

Marketing Insider: CBD Branding Evolution - What Marketers Need to Know

13 Feb 2020

What marketers need to know about the new wave of CBD branding.

Pedestrian: The Top 4 Aussie Start-up Sectors Have Been Announced & It’s Time To Get Into Astrology

6 Feb 2020

Forget about the white-picket fence and a steady job for 50 years – running a start-up is the new ‘Aussie dream’. Data from the 99designs platform tips astrology, biohacking, CBD and plant-based vegan products as some of the big winners for 2020.

Yahoo! Finance: 4 weird start-up sectors that will boom in 2020

5 Feb 2020

The theme of wellness will define the industries tipped to boom in 2020. Some of the fastest-growing start-up sectors this year will be in the biohacking, astrology, veganism and cannabidiol space, according to analysis from 99designs. This is a big shift from 2019 when industries such as artificial intelligence healthcare and influencer agencies were identified as the big growth sectors.

The Hardy Copy: Matchmaker, Matchmaker – Find Me a Designer

18 Jan 2020

99designs COO Pamela Webber speaks to The Hard Copy about our community: “What we see on 99designs is that most of our designers live outside of the capital city or main metro areas in whatever country they’re in. So in India, for example, 96% of designers working on our platform live outside of New Delhi, and 75% live outside of the five biggest cities.”

CMO: The Future of Creativity - 5 Trends to Watch

7 Jan 2020

Our Head of Marketing, Shayne Tilley, shares his insights with CMO about how the challenge for brands is to use data to inform creative, rather than dictate it.

Adweek: Here Are 3 Logo Design Trends We Can Expect Coming Into 2020

6 Dec 2019

99designs predicts three of the hottest trends in logo design for 2020.

Mess Mag: Elevating Human Creativity

22 Nov 2019

There’s something magical about people helping people to create their own success. Mess Mag caught up with CEO Patrick Llewellyn during the recent Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal to chat about 99designs and his vision for the future.

Adweek: Through Its Rebrand, Facebook Hopes to Rebuild Trust

18 Nov 2019

When it comes to Facebook's recent rebrand, 99designs COO Pamela Webber can see both sides as the platform changes its corporate logo while trying to navigate further brand damage.

TechRound: Interview with 99designs’ Patrick Llewellyn

8 Nov 2019

TechRound caught up with the CEO of 99designs Patrick Llewellyn to discuss the origins of the platform, and where 99designs is headed next.

Adweek: Millennial Designers Are Bypassing Agency Life for These 3 Major Reasons

6 Nov 2019

Millennials are fleeing traditional agency life with fewer years under their belts than ever before. Data from our global survey of more than 10,000 freelance designers from 42 countries released this week shows that the majority of designers under 30 (52%) are now ditching their agency jobs after just two years.

Media Post: 4 Key Design Lessons From 2020 DNC Candidates

4 Nov 2019

Even with the 2020 election a year away, the buzz about branding for the presidential candidates continues to heat up. The good news is, there’s a lot for marketers to learn from the visual branding hits and misses of the contenders vying for the White House in election 2020.

Design Taxi: Most Freelance Designers Are Extroverts & Enjoy Their Jobs, Says Global Study

1 Nov 2019

Freelance designers around the world are satisfied with their jobs and are happy to be away from nine-to-five routines, according to a massive survey spanning 10,000 creatives from 42 countries.The study, conducted by 99designs, dives deep into the world’s freelance design industry, averaging their profiles, attitudes, and challenges.

Forbes: Freelancing Spreads To Suburbia, Rural America

30 Oct 2019

The freelance revolution is spreading beyond major metros to smaller cities, towns and rural areas around the world, according to new research by 99designs, with 76% of freelance designers living outside of major cities.

Fast Company: What life is really like for freelance designers, in 5 numbers

28 Oct 2019

Fast Company pulls out some key findings from our new report, Design Without Borders, which offers an unprecedented view of the freelance design industry, with input from more than 10,000 designers across 42 countries.

Small Biz Trends: 10 Ways You Can Use 90s Nostalgia Marketing

11 Oct 2019

Nostalgia is a great way to get folks to buy what you’re selling. Small Business Trends contacted 99designs COO Pamela Webber to find 10 ways your business can use 90s nostalgia marketing.

Vogue Australia: How to create a brand and everything that goes with it

30 Sep 2019

Emma Seibold, founder of Barre Body and Bende, shares her top tips in a six-part start-up series that aims to help you take your idea from a seedling to a blossoming business.

AFR: Tech leaders taking action on climate change beyond the strike

23 Sep 2019

On Friday, employees and leaders of firms big and small joined forces with schoolchildren across the country in striking for action on climate change.

As 99designs chief executive Patrick Llewellyn puts it, “Change matters to big business because it really matters to their employees, their families and the community at large.”

Adweek 2020: Behind the Brand Messaging of All the Presidential Candidates

19 Sep 2019

99designs COO, Pam Webber, spoke to Adweek and shared her insights into the branding and visual identity of a number of 2020 candidates' campaigns.

Best Company: How to Use Animated Logos for Your Business

14 Sep 2019

“In addition to grabbing a viewer’s attention, it’s possible to incorporate an element of storytelling in an animated logo that helps communicate a brand’s personality." Check out the animated 99designs logo created by top level designer Maryia Dziadziulia featured in this article.

Media Post: 5 Ways Graphics Can Boost Content Marketing Succes

30 Aug 2019

A solid content marketing strategy is essential for online businesses looking to grow. But perfectly crafted copy isn’t the only key to success. In reality, 90% of information transmitted to the brain is visual, so if you haven’t considered the design side of your content strategy, now is the time.

Digital Synopsis: Typography trends of 2019

29 Jul 2019

2019 is all about big, bold fonts, vintage typography and evolving scripts. Digital Synopsis features our predictions for the year's biggest trends in the world of typography.

Business Insider: CEOs share the skills needed for a top performing workforce

19 Jul 2019

More and more businesses are trying to build a ‘talent first’ workforce. Why? Because it’s becoming increasingly clear that this leads to a more productive and efficient workplace. CEO Patrick Llewellyn shares his views on why a willingness to learn is the most importan skill in a startup.

Media Post: What To Consider Before Jumping On The Patriotic Branding Bandwagon

1 Jul 2019

Having seen a decline in patriotic branding projects commissioned on the 99designs platform since 2016, COO Pam Webber highlights some of the key points to consider before jumping on this common seasonal trend.

Forbes: Despite A Booming Job Market, Many Solopreneurs Opt To Stay Independent

22 Jun 2019

Even with employers on an aggressive hunt for talent in the booming job market, many freelancers are sticking with their solo businesses.

Small Business Trends: Only 28% of Entrepreneurs Were Encouraged to Start Businesses When Young

2 Jun 2019

Starting your own business is far from easy and when you add raising a family to the equation, it quickly gets more complicated. So, it’s no surprise a new study from 99designs reports only 28% of entrepreneurs were encouraged to start a business while in school.

Skift: The Story Behind the Color Choices of Luxury Hotel Logos

22 May 2019

What is the color of luxury? If you assess the answer by looking at the logos of luxury fashion houses, the answer is literally black and white. But this broadens when it comes to travel. COO Pam Webber shares her insights into how the hospitality sector taps into the psychology of color to connect with customers.

Vogue Korea: Bauhaus redesigns

14 May 2019

Vogue Korea features the 99designs community's reimagined logos of famous brands to celebrate the Bauhaus centenary.

KBB: Women in business still doing the lion’s share of work at home

10 May 2019

In the lead up to Mother’s Day, research by 99designs reveals female entrepreneurs face added challenges over their male counterparts when it comes to balancing the roles of parenthood and business ownership.

Women's Agenda: It’s time we addressed why mums with businesses are buckling under pressure

8 May 2019

Women might be able to have it all, but it’s sure as hell not coming easy. That’s the key take-away from research conducted by creative platform, 99designs which shows the majority of mothers who run a business (51%) are clocking up the equivalent of a full-time working week in caregiving roles on top of managing their venture.

Sydney Morning Herald: 'I don't sleep' - Women entrepreneurs doing heavy lifting on childcare

8 May 2019

Australian women entrepreneurs are no strangers to lost sleep, and data from 99designs shows the numbers show they're miles ahead of their male co-founders when it comes to caring for kids.

Wired: How Melbourne's best startups are scaling up down under

30 Apr 2019

Australia’s startup scene has been transformed by a surge in venture capital investments. If one looks beyond billion-dollar unicorns like Sydney-based Canva and Atlassian, it is now Melbourne that is home to the country’s hottest startup scene.

Dezeen: 99designs gives Adidas, Lego and Netflix the Bauhaus treatment

6 Mar 2019

Adidas, BMW, Netflix and Lego are among brands whose logos have been given a Bauhaus-inspired makeover in a graphic design project by creative platform 99designs.

Adweek: Here’s What Today’s Brand Logos Would Look Like If They’d Been Designed in the Bauhaus

6 Mar 2019

Celebrating Bauhaus’ 100th year, designers on visual talent platform 99designs reimagined what famous brand logos would look like if reimagined through the lens of the Bauhaus style.

BBC: 'Haus work: Famous logos redesigned to mark Bauhaus centenary

6 Mar 2019

To mark the centenary of Germany’s Bauhaus art school, an international community of designers have reimagined a host of modern brand logos in this now iconic style.

Fast Company: Apple, Google, and Netflix get a Bauhaus makeover

5 Mar 2019

To mark the 100th anniversary of Bauhaus, 99designs commissioned more than a dozen designers to create Bauhaus-style homages to some of the world’s most famous logos. They’re one part inside joke, one part gorgeous vintage remake.

It's Nice That: Apple, Adidas and Netflix logos get Bauhaus makeover to celebrate the school’s centenary

27 Feb 2019

A group of international designers have redesigned famous logos in the style of the Bauhaus to celebrate 100 years of the influential art school.

DesignTAXI: Major Brands Reimagined In The Bauhaus Style For 100th Anniversary Celebration

25 Feb 2019

In honor of the Bauhaus school of design’s 100th anniversary, 99designs invited its community to reimagine the logos of 21 of the world’s biggest brands in this influential style.

Lifehacker: The Fastest Growing Industries In 2019, According To 99designs

25 Feb 2019

If you're looking to get your entrepreneurship on, it pays to know which industries are in hot demand right now. According to data collated by 99designs, the top emerging industries for 2019 include everything from online influencers to bot doctors.

Mumbrella: Launching a new logo? Expect to be trolled

6 Feb 2019

From Slack to Zara, it seems no company can escape a logo rebrand unscathed, writes 99designs' Pamela Webber.

Ten Daily: We Asked An Expert To Explain Zara's Controversial New Logo

1 Feb 2019

10 Daily talks to 99designs COO Pamela Webber about Zara's controversial rebrand.

Entrepreneur: 4 High-Growth Industries for Entrepreneurs in 2019 (Infographic)

23 Jan 2019

Looking for your next big business idea? You may want to consider pursuing artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare, personal coaching, founding an influencer agency or even dipping a toe into the drone industry, according to new analysis by 99designs.

Adweek: How Slack's logo redesign solidifies the brand as future of group chat

17 Jan 2019

They did more than just remove a hashtag and rework their color scheme. 99designs COO Pamela Webber talks to Adweek about Slack's major new rebrand.

Recode Decode: 99designs CEO Patrick Llewellyn

12 Jan 2019

CEO Patrick Llewellyn chats to Kara Swisher about what's next for the company and community at 99designs.

CNBC: Slack has a new logo because the last one was 'simply awful'

11 Jan 2019

Office messaging app Slack is changing its logo because it says the current one “pained” the company and was “simply awful.” In its take on the story, CNBC cites a 2018 study from 99designs around the psychology of logo color in the tech industry.

Smallbiz Resources: 2019’s Hottest Graphic Design Trends for Small Business

10 Jan 2019

99designs shares some of the year's top design trends for small business.

Adweek: These 3 Logo Design Trends Are Expected to Dominate in 2019

26 Dec 2018

99designs COO Pamela Webber speaks to Adweek about some of the biggest logo trends in 2019.

VICE: A Few Hard and Fast Rules to Consider Before Starting Your Own Business

9 Dec 2018

If you want to grab the brass ring of entrepreneurship and control your own destiny, there’s good and bad news. The good news is being entrepreneur is a solid and viable career choice, and it’s never been easier and cheaper to start your own business. VICE recommends 99designs as a good option for finding virtual team mates.

Startup Daily: 99designs reaches US$250 million in earnings paid out to designers

4 Dec 2018

99designs celebrates reaching US$250 million (AU$340 million) in earnings paid out to designers.

Entrepreneur: How the Gig Economy Helps Boost Diversity

23 Nov 2018

It's easy to be swept up in the negative rhetoric around the gig economy. 99designs CEO Patrick Llewellyn writes about how online platforms are a unique space where the world's best talent can connect both with each other and with clients all over the world.

Startup Daily: Girl Geek Academy partners with Deloitte and 99designs to run Year 10 work experience program

21 Nov 2018

Girl Geek Academy has partnered with Deloitte Digital and 99designs to launch a week-long work experience program for year 10 students.

Gizmodo: The Australian Success Story Built In San Francisco

31 Oct 2018

Gizmodo spoke to 99designs CEO Patrick Llewellyn about moving to San Francisco in 2010, and how it set him on the path to running one of Australia’s most successful startups.

Girlboss: So, What Does An Art Director *Actually* Do?

9 Oct 2018

When it comes to career paths and the jobs we aspire to, it’s easy to feel like there are only a few options on the table. Steven Whitright, Senior Art Director at 99designs, gives advice to aspiring creatives.

DesignTAXI: 2018’s Most Iconic Moments Humorously Reimagined As Horror Film Posters

9 Oct 2018

Like every other year, 2018 was riddled with its own share of highs and lows. In the spirit of Halloween, global creative platform 99designs challenged its community of graphic designers to reimagine some of this year’s most iconic moments as horror film posters.

Adweek: How agencies use color in their logos

8 Oct 2018

The dominant color in an agency’s logo may seem like a trivial matter compared with the shop’s mission, goals and ideal clientele, but make no mistake: It matters. Check out this infographic created using 99designs data.

CNBC: Here's why tech rivals' logos look so similar

15 Aug 2018

Have you ever wondered why tech companies use blue in their logos? We analyzed 14,000 logos to find out why.

Business Insider: 31 successful Australian CEOs share their advice for university graduates entering the workforce

18 Jul 2018

Business Insider asked 31 CEOs what they expect university graduates entering the workforce to know. Here’s what they had to say.

That Startup Show: What Really Happens Inside A Startup?

17 Jul 2018

The first episode of That Startup Show pulls back the curtain on what really happens at startups, with special guests Kara Swisher, CEO of Recode and Patrick Llewellyn, CEO of 99designs.

Get your gig: Here are the 9 best sites to visit for freelance or contract work

12 Jul 2018

There are a lot of ways for freelancers to find gigs these days, and yes, freelance gigs can turn into a lot more than your typical one-off project. So where do you find these gigs? Here are some of Steve Strauss' favorite sites.

What the future of technology means for society, according to industry leaders

21 Jun 2018

Business Insider asked those involved in That Startup Show how they’re thinking about the future of technology, and its impact on society. Here’s what they said.

Tech hacks can help new entrepreneurs spend wisely from the start

19 Jun 2018

Starting your own business takes a whole lot of guts, optimism, and passion. Not to mention a ton of hard work and the need to pinch pennies anywhere you can.
Thankfully, there are a few genius tech hacks that can save money, time, and sanity.

SEEK, Indeed figures reveal tech talent shortage pushing up wages

14 Jun 2018

The tech sector is firing up big time with salaries in some specialties up more than 10 per cent in the past year thanks to increased demand in a tight labour market.

How Much Does a Website Cost to Build? DIY vs. Professionals

21 May 2018

Let’s dive into the two best options for professional business websites: WordPress and visual website builders like Weebly.

How to Come Up With a Logo That Speaks Volumes About Your Business

7 May 2018

Making sure that your logo captures the spirit and purpose of your brand is vital. With that in mind, here are some tips as you go about designing and using a logo.

In order to succeed, agencies need to realize the value of freelancers

4 May 2018

As clients demand more and agencies are stretched to breaking point, there's one solution many don't always consider: the freelancer.

99designs: the creative platform powered by designers

24 Apr 2018

How the company helps talented designers over the globe connect and collaborate with clients who need custom design.

What if Small Business Success Means Having 0 Employees?

13 Apr 2018

How can a small business crush it without any employees? Just ask Laszlo Nadler.

Not just a myth: Unicorns are helping to pour $1.6 billion into the Victorian economy

5 Apr 2018

"Unicorns” are startup companies valued at over $1 billion. At present, Australia’s unicorn population totals 12, three of which are digital marketplaces and were ‘born’ in Victoria.

The Curse of the Problem Solver: You Can't Solve It All

3 Apr 2018

Sometimes, you have to let some problems go unsolved.

Tomorrow's Gig Economy Marketplaces Are Smarter, Larger and More Global

29 Mar 2018

Here are three trends that will rock the future of the gig economy.

Ready to start a marketing campaign? 11 questions you need to answer first

23 Mar 2018

Before you spend a dime on your next marketing campaign, there are some important questions you’ll have to answer first.

The Top Challenges Faced by Women in Business in 2018 (Infographic)

10 Mar 2018

Women entrepreneurs continue to face more hurdles than male entrepreneurs today.

Dropbox, Airbnb, and 99designs: How their redesigned offices hint at future of work

1 Mar 2018

ZDNet spoke to key figures behind recent redesigns for Dropbox, Airbnb, and 99designs' Australian headquarters to discover how their more fluid and open office spaces are optimised for smarter working.

Hand grenades and Women in VC

27 Feb 2018

There are big differences in opportunities for men and women in tech.

The Gig Economy Is Reinventing the Enterprise -- Don't Get Left Behind

23 Feb 2018

The American enterprise is living on borrowed time, but there's no reason to panic. Seize the opportunity to get ahead of the curve by embracing freelance workers.

These Famous Tech Logos Have Hidden Messages. Can You Spot Them?

15 Feb 2018

We see these logos every day, yet most of us have never realized the hidden messages that lie within.

As 99designs turns 10, CEO Patrick Llewellyn plans for an Australian IPO

14 Feb 2018

Crowdsourced design marketplace 99designs launched 10 years ago this week, so TechCrunch talked to CEO Patrick Llewellyn (who joined in 2009) about the anniversary, and where the company goes from here.

The Top 4 High-Growth Industries for Entrepreneurs in 2018 (Infographic)

27 Jan 2018

If you're thinking about starting a business, check out these emerging industries first.

Want to Launch a Startup? 5 Fast-Growing Industries to Consider

22 Jan 2018

Whether you're looking to innovate on old ideas or build something new, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in industries with exciting futures. Here are the five fast-growing markets to consider.

Interview with Patrick Llewellyn, CEO at 99designs

20 Jan 2018

USA Weekly has been interviewing companies from around the world to discover what challenges they are facing in their businesses. Check out their interview with Patrick Llewellyn, CEO at 99designs.

How To Launch A Digital Company In One Day

3 Jan 2018

Launching a digital company in one day sounds outrageous, but in reality it’s completely feasible. Just mimic these five easy-to-follow steps.

108 of the Best Online Marketing Blogs to Follow in 2018

29 Dec 2017

Looking for some new online marketing blogs to read this year? We’ve got a big ol’ list to help you out!

Top Movers & Shakers to Watch in 2018

29 Dec 2017

To kick off the new year, Website Magazine is featuring 50 tech movers and shakers who play pivotal roles (or are expected to) in critical areas like commerce, cryptocurrency, content and more.

29 Gift Ideas for the Innovator in Your Life

18 Dec 2017

99designs compiled insight from entrepreneurs and innovators on the best gift ideas for small business owners, and shared a few of their findings.

11 huge web design trends for 2018

8 Dec 2017

Experts predict the biggest web design trends for the coming year.

Why This Startup Left Silicon Valley And Moved Back To Australia

29 Nov 2017

Although the U.S. market provided important support for the operational growth of 99designs, the Australian market appeared more appropriate from a capital standpoint.

Tools to Create Your Business Logo and Colors

27 Nov 2017

One of the keys to success in business is marketing, and a core piece of the marketing puzzle is branding. Take a look at some of those self-service options and how they may help your business.

What Can Small Businesses Learn From Big Brands?

17 Nov 2017

With enough creativity and imagination (as well as the power of the internet), small businesses can apply big company knowhow to their own business model.

Branding to Raise Capital: 3 Tips for Designing Pitch Materials That Inspire Investor Confidence

25 Oct 2017

Before you book that next big pitch meeting, take these three brand tips into consideration.

When Less Is More: How the Decision to Kill a Spinoff Brand to Focus on Our Core Offerings Led Us to Profitability

25 Oct 2017

Our CEO Patrick Llewellyn writes about the tough call he had to make to kill off our spinoff brand, and what he learned from the experience.

99designs comes home to Melbourne to prepare for ASX IPO

24 Oct 2017

Online graphic design marketplace 99designs is relocating its headquarters back to Melbourne, after more than six years in the US, as it makes preparations to list on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Graphic design marketplace 99designs hits profitability 9 years after launch

24 Oct 2017

Nearly a decade after its launch, 99designs has revealed that it’s finally making money, having hit profitability in both Q2 and Q3 2017.

Book Cover Created by 99designs Designer Honored at Prestigious 31st Annual New York Book Show

20 Oct 2017

"Havenwood," a self-published novel by Eric Slade whose cover was created by 99designs designer Andrei Bat, received first place honors in the "Self-Published Cover" category in the "Young Adult" genre of the awards, which were presented at a ceremony in New York City last week.

NBA Star Matthew Dellavedova Talks His Peak Signature Sneakers and Finding a Logo Through Crowdsourcing

17 Oct 2017

With the regular season here, Footwear News caught up with Matthew Dellavedova to speak about the development of his personal logo, having a signature shoe franchise with Peak and the challenges of developing a personal brand in not only the U.S., where plays, but also his home country.

How To Build Your Personal Brand – 8 Tips

10 Oct 2017

Here are some simple steps that can help you create a personal brand that reflects who you are and where you’re going.

How to make a million dollars (with advice from actual millionaires)

25 Sep 2017

Real millionaires tell you exactly how to make a million dollars through systems, advice, and tough truths.

5 tips for designing the perfect logo

15 Sep 2017

Your brand is made up of many components, but the one that is seen frequently is your logo — so you better make sure it’s good.

When Blue Apron was young: the early years

5 Sep 2017

Blue Apron started out as Petridish, a crowdfunding site for scientific research. Hear how 99designs factored into their history.

How to Pitch: 18 Steps to Create and Deliver a Winning Pitch for Investors and Early Customers

30 Aug 2017

A comprehensive guide to planning, preparing, and tailoring your pitch to find new investors for a startup, land new customers, find a partner--in short, to turn your idea into a reality.

Why Berlin’s Silicon Allee Is Europe’s New Silicon Valley [Infographic]

29 Aug 2017

As the UK prepares to “brexit,” Berlin’s Silicon Allee is poised to take its place as the EU’s new Silicon Valley. Here's an amazing infographic explaining the situation.

Four Effective Ways to Market to Millennials

11 Aug 2017

To help you win over this tough crowd, we surveyed Millennials about their marketing preferences, and we have four major insights to share.

How 3 Top On-Demand Companies are Redefining the Industry

9 Aug 2017

Market leaders are using these strategies to stay ahead of the competition.

The Female-Founded Companies That Get Funded (Infographic)

30 Jul 2017

To learn more about funded women-founded companies, check out this infographic.

Why Does Your Small Business Need a Logo?

26 Jul 2017

Let us count the ways.

This is How to Spend Your Social Media Budget

20 Jul 2017

Here are the top 4 essentials to plan and develop your social media budget.

How Major Websites Are Marking Today’s Net Neutrality Protest

12 Jul 2017

July 12 is an online day of action for those who support net neutrality to get the word out and oppose recent proposed changes from the FCC.

PGA Players on the Stories Behind Their Logos

11 Jul 2017

Perhaps the most iconic player logo in golf is the simple, four-color, open umbrella logo that identifies Arnold Palmer Enterprises, Inc. But what about other players on TOUR? Who has their own logo and how did they establish them? Here are a few who tell you in their own words.

How Your Creative Tech Startup Can Cut Through the Noise

26 Jun 2017

How do you define whether or not your startup actually fits into the creative tech family? And how can you make it stand out? This article will help you answer these questions.

37 Proven Ways to Grow Your Side Hustle Business

19 Jun 2017

Congrats! You’ve started your side hustle and now just need to take it to the next level! This article will show you how to grow your income.

How to Build Your Own Brand From Scratch in 7 Steps

16 Jun 2017

Whether you've got nothing but a business idea or want to pivot your existing brand, here's everything you need to know about building a strong identity for your business.

The 1 Design Mistake Every Company Makes

15 Jun 2017

Design is often an overlooked part of a company's success. Our CEO Patrick Llewellyn spoke to Inc about what a company can do to position its design well now and for the ftuure.

Branding for Freelancers: The Essential Guide to Getting Noticed

9 Jun 2017

Whether you’re just starting, or already established, prepare to build an awesome freelance brand.

8 Essential Startup Tools for Every Entrepreneur

24 May 2017

A curated list of inexpensive or free online services, tools or apps that every entrepreneur should know about.

For Mother's Day, Check Out These Statistics on Mompreneurs (Infographic)

14 May 2017

Most moms who become entrepreneurs do so later in life -- after their children begin attending school, according to a survey from online graphic design marketplace 99designs.

Run a Company of 1? Here's How to Stay Happy, Healthy, and Productive

11 May 2017

Tackle the pitfalls of solopreneurship like a pro with these tips, tricks and resources.

Why 2017 Is The Year To Make The Entrepreneurial Leap

4 May 2017

There has never been a better time to start a business than now.

How to Build an Amazing Brand When You Have Zero Budget

30 Apr 2017

When you're first launching a biz it can be difficult to know where to spend money, where you can save money, and how to get a little scrappy. Thankfully, the folks at GoDaddy provided insider tips and tricks that will payoff in the longterm.

How To Create A High-Converting Ebook From Start to Finish For Every Budget

17 Apr 2017

Follow these steps, and anyone can create a killer ebook on any budget.

What Color Should Your Logo Be? How to Pick the Perfect Color [Infographic]

10 Apr 2017

This flowchart will lead you to a color combo that suits your brand's personality and reflects the image you want to project to consumers.

Equal Pay Could Add Trillions To The Economy, But It Will Take 42 Years To Get There

4 Apr 2017

Some women are turning to gig work in the hopes of narrowing the pay gap, but it will take a lot more to see meaningful change.

The Role of Gender in Entrepreneurship Today (Infographic)

25 Mar 2017

As much as people hate to admit it, gender still plays a major role in business ownership.

How to Build a 'Franken-Startup' Entirely Out of Software Services

10 Mar 2017

As an entrepreneur, you can stretch your labor farther by making machines do most of it.

The Pros and Cons of Launching an Ecommerce Website for Amazon Marketplace Sellers

6 Mar 2017

Whether your goal is to build a multi-million dollar brand or just create passive income, expanding your brand beyond Amazon is critical.

How a Coffee Startup Chose its Crowdsourced Logo

6 Mar 2017

Chris Dominello and Mike Roussell created an antioxidant-infused coffee called Neuro Coffee. But before launching their company, they needed a logo.

How Remote Work Is Changing And What It Means For Your Future

16 Feb 2017

Thanks to the internet, remote work opportunities are now abundant, spurring many new companies to successfully connect solopreneurs to work projects.

How to Leverage the Gig Economy Without Getting Burned

14 Feb 2017

On-demand talent is here to stay.

Recommended Blogging Resources & Tools

2 Feb 2017

Check out ProBlogger's list of recommended blogging resources.

The Art Of Protesting: How To Organize A Protest That Brings Results

27 Jan 2017

Follow these seven steps to build an effective protest campaign.

7 Ways Freelancers Can Start Earning More in 2017

18 Jan 2017

If you're a freelancer, you know how difficult it can be to grow your client base and increase the amount of revenue you earn. This list of tips will help you expand your reach and start earning more.

5 Pitfalls to Avoid in Naming Your Business

17 Jan 2017

It's all in a name. Here's what to look out for when naming your business.

How Technology Is Enabling the Rise of the One-Person Business

30 Dec 2016

Cutting-edge technology is making it easier than ever for one-person businesses to find meaningful, steady work — and, as a result, we are going to see some major changes in how today’s (and tomorrow’s) working world operates.

How to Make A Business Card in 7 Easy Steps

13 Dec 2016

If you have ever seen American Psycho, you know how seriously some people take business cards. This article covers 7 steps to get business cards that are just right for your business.

How to Get Your Branding Noticed

8 Dec 2016

Your brand reflects your identity as a company. That's why you want it to convey a sense of who you are and what you do. Here are several elements you can use to get your branding noticed.

11 Incredibly Helpful Websites for Entrepreneurs

8 Dec 2016

These platforms can help any small business make the most of precious time and money.

Top 4 Crowdsourced Logo Design Sites for Small Businesses

30 Nov 2016

This guide from Bplans will help you understand the crowdsourcing process and prepare you to crowdsource the right logo for your small business.

How to Make Website Dev Easier for Your Business

29 Nov 2016

If you don’t have an online presence for your business, you might as well be out of business altogether. If you’re unsure of how to start, give these three avenues a try.

JobAdvisor's Coolest Companies 2016

17 Nov 2016

99designs was named 3rd for Job Advisor's Coolest Companies in Tech.

Design Tips for Start-Ups without a Full-Time Designer

1 Nov 2016

Every start-up needs a great look but few have the budget. These options can help you realize your start-up dream.

12 Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Designer for Branding Materials

18 Oct 2016

12 things to keep in mind when choosing a designer for branding materials.

21 Legit Ways To Make Money Online

11 Oct 2016

Some of the best and most legitimate ways you can make money online in the short and long term.

18 Tools That Saved Time and Grew My Business

7 Oct 2016

These affordable tools and apps helped this entrepreneur see marked growth throughout 2016.

Your 6-Point Checklist on Starting a Podcast on a Shoestring Budget

26 Sep 2016

Your 6-point checklist for starting a podcast on a shoestring budget.

Why Outsourcing Is The New Buzzword For Small Business Owners

14 Sep 2016

Virtual assistants cost less and can deliver just as much.

What's in a Name? 5 Things to Consider Before Naming Your Company

25 Aug 2016

Coming up with a great name for your company can be harder than it seems. These tips can help you find one that works.

9 digital marketing stats that got our attention

21 Jul 2016

9 digital marketing stats that got our attention this week.

A Really Big Guide to Finding Images for Your Blog (and How to Use Them Like a Pro)

19 Jul 2016

Knowing how to find images for your blog and use them properly is a massive task that a lot of bloggers really struggle with. This article shows you how to do it effectively.

How these Aussie small businesses have cracked the U.S. market

15 Jul 2016

How these Aussie small businesses have cracked the U.S. market.

7 best freelance sites to find work

6 Jul 2016

7 best freelance sites to find work.

How to choose logo colors

23 Jun 2016

How to choose logo colors.

Sheryl Sandberg is on a mission to change women's lives via business

31 May 2016

Sheryl Sandberg is on a mission to change women's lives via business.

The importance of color and design when branding your business

24 May 2016

The importance of color and design when branding your business.

Top 3 tips to start and fund your business

11 May 2016

Expert: Top 3 tips to start and fund your business.

Double-digit growth and 1 million designers on 99designs

6 May 2016

Double-digit growth and 1 million designers make 99designs more than just a spinoff.

20 entrepreneurs on lessons from their mothers

6 May 2016

20 entrepreneurs on lessons their mothers taught them.

London and Berlin do battle for startup supremacy

15 Apr 2016

CEO Patrick Llewellyn weighs in as London and Berlin do battle for startup supremacy.

Oakland drawing more tech startups

10 Apr 2016

Graphic design startup 99designs moved its U.S. headquarters to Oakland’s uptown neighborhood last summer.

5 essential marketing tips to rebrand

6 Apr 2016

Rebranding? 5 essential marketing tips to ensure sucess.

How a new CEO grew a small Melbourne startup

1 Apr 2016

How a new CEO grew a small Melbourne startup into an $80 million global company.

How Patrick Lllewellyn helped grow 99designs

1 Apr 2016

"Execusion is everything": How Patrick Llewellyn helped grow 99designs into a $78 million international company.

99designs is disrupting graphic design

16 Mar 2016

99designs is disrupting graphic design [video].

99designs rebrand and financial data

16 Mar 2016

99designs rebrand announced and proprietary financial data released.

99designs unveils rebrand and financials

9 Mar 2016

99designs reveals financial performance and unveils rebrand as it gears up for further expansion.

99designs releases financial results

9 Mar 2016

Australian startup giant 99designs releases its first financial results.

99designs releases growth stats

9 Mar 2016

Design marketplace 99designs releases growth stats as it weighs up possible IPO.

99designs has a new logo

8 Mar 2016 | New logo

99designs has a new logo (that it got in a meta crowdsourcing contest).

99designs stands apart from the gig economy

8 Mar 2016

As the rest of the gig economy squeezes its workforce, 99designs looks downright cuddly.

The 5 hottest American businesses

2 Feb 2016 | Forbes

99designs, a popular online crowdsourcing graphic design marketplace has made its top predictions for this year.

How Gurnee's New Logo Came from Indonesia

25 Jan 2016 | Daily Herald

Rather than a strike a traditional contract with a design firm of consulting company, Gurnee used the crowdsourcing website 99designs.com to start what turned out to be worldwide competition to design the village's new logo.

The Keys to Early Success on Amazon, According to The Feel Good Lab

24 Jan 2016

On this episode of Shopify Masters, you’ll hear from CJ Forse and Ryan Gresh from The Feel Good Lab, who have figured out how to generate early success on Amazon.

Choosing the Right Color for Maximum Brand Impact

20 Jan 2016 | American Express

99designs, which recently completed a comprehensive research project on the power and psychology of color as used by small businesses in their branding and marketing.

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Website Design

12 Jan 2016 | Marketing Tech Blog

Building a website can be a daunting task, but if you think of it as a chance to reevaluate your business and sharpen your image, you’ll learn a lot about your brand, and might even have fun doing it. Read more.

When to Reinvent Your Brand with a Logo

4 Jan 2016 | AZ Central

Hosting a design contest on websites such as Freelancer.com and 99designs.com, allows you to collect a variety of designs based on a brief you write about your company.

Forget Uber, a design crowdsourcing site is shaping Asia's gig economy

28 Dec 2015 | Tech In Asia

99designs is an online design crowdsourcing pioneer. The startup, founded in Australia in 2008, allows clients from around the world to submit project requests, ranging from logos and website layouts to T-shirt graphics and book jackets.

10 Essential Websites That Will Make Your Startup Remarkable

20 Dec 2015 | Forbes

If you need branding and you have a set budget, this website will blow your mind.

99designs eyes Japan with $US10m funding

15 Apr 2015 | The Australian

99designs eyes Japan with $US10m funding

99designs Raises $10M To Bring Its Design Marketplace To Japan

15 Apr 2015 | Techcrunch

99designs Raises $10M To Bring Its Design Marketplace To Japan

How to make it in America through the eyes of an Aussie entrepreneur

15 Apr 2015 | Mashable

How to make it in America through the eyes of an Aussie entrepreneur

How To Get A Great Logo Design

1 Apr 2015 | Fits Small Business

How To Get A Great Logo Design

"99designs is a pioneer in the field of crowdsourcing. Through 99designs, companies can run design contests for new logos, packaging designs, or any project that requires graphics."

What You Need to Know to Expand Your Business Internationally

30 Mar 2015 | Inc.

What You Need to Know to Expand Your Business Internationally

"99designs may be the largest graphic design marketplace in the world, but when it started in 2008, it was still in search of a customer base. In 2010, president and CEO Patrick Llewellyn moved to America with the goal of conquering the U.S. This was the Australian company's first international effort, but there would be many more to follow."

Digital design startup moves headquarters from S.F. to hot Oakland neighborhood

25 Mar 2015 | San Francisco Business Times

Digital design startup moves headquarters from S.F. to hot Oakland neighborhood

"Tech startup 99designs has signed a lease to move its headquarters from San Francisco to 2201 Broadway in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood, joining a group of creative companies that are taking space in the East Bay."

Logo-design site 99designs teams up with site-building service Jimdo

17 Mar 2015 | The Next Web

Logo-design site 99designs teams up with site-building service Jimdo

"If you’re a new company you’re probably in the market for a logo and some sort of web presence. 99designs wants to be the destination for both of those things."

10 Tools for Smoothing the Startup Process

10 Feb 2015 | Entrepreneur

10 Tools for Smoothing the Startup Process

"If you need creative help with your brand or producing quality images for your website and digital channels, consider using a crowdsourcing site to get started. I have used 99 Designs on a number of "occasions to tap into the immense pool of talented designers who helped me formulate a creative design I needed."

3 Steps To Launch Your First eCommerce Website

25 Sep 2014 | Forbes

3 Steps To Launch Your First eCommerce Website

"99designs is a crowd sourced design platform where dozens of designers submit their logo design and only the one you like best gets paid. The quality is great especially when you provide detailed instructions on what you’re looking for."

Crowd Sourcing: A New Way to Look at Digital Marketing?

21 Jan 2014 | Huffington Post

Crowd Sourcing: A New Way to Look at Digital Marketing?

"Small to medium sized businesses tend to take advantage of it because they lack in-houses resources. But as with the three examples we've given, many other large corporations are making use of paid crowd."

Crowdsourcing giant 99designs acquires LogoChef, continues global expansion

27 Aug 2013 | VentureBeat

Crowdsourcing giant 99designs acquires LogoChef, continues global expansion

“We’re excited to be taking the next step in our globalization strategy with the acquisition of LogoChef,” 99designs president and CEO Patrick Llewellyn said in a statement. “With small businesses and startups driving 99 percent of Brazil’s economy, we have an extraordinary opportunity to connect a new group of our core customers with designers there and around the world.”

99designs launches Swiftly for quick fixes

14 Aug 2013 | Financial Review

99designs launches Swiftly for quick fixes

"Graphic design marketplace 99designs has set up an offshoot business limited to quick design fixes, under a new brand name, as part of its plans to broaden its reach and service offering."

Designers Imagine a Makeover for Yahoo's Logo

13 Aug 2013 | Mashable

Designers Imagine a Makeover for Yahoo's Logo

"Yahoo recently announced that it will introduce a new logo next month — after publishing 30-days of alternative designs that didn't quite make the cut — but some designers seem to think they can do a better job."

For $15, This Service Will Deliver A Quick Design Fix

13 Aug 2013 | Co. Design

For $15, This Service Will Deliver A Quick Design Fix

"Overall, I think Swiftly is a well-built product, smart enough to focus on the service’s simplicity through the design. The faster Swiftly’s turnaround, and the more reliable their 24/7 service can be, the more of an emergency go-to it can be for people across the business world, or a go-to prank service for someone just wanting a decent gag Photoshop on their boss’s last day."

Music festival taps crowdsourcing trend with T-shirt design contest

12 Aug 2013 | Marketing Magazine

Music festival taps crowdsourcing trend with T-shirt design contest

"Australian dance music festival Stereosonic has opened up its merchandise design brief to aspiring T-shirt designers globally in a collaboration with crowdsourcing platform 99designs."

Let the Crowd Build Your Company

7 Aug 2013 | Inc.

Let the Crowd Build Your Company

"If you need graphic design work or customized website or logo design, check out sites like 99 Designs, a marketplace where creative submit logos, graphic designs, website design, and more."

Design Competition Model Is Working For 99designs, Especially In Asia

6 Aug 2013 | TechCrunch

Design Competition Model Is Working For 99designs, Especially In Asia

"The Melbourne, Australian company now pays out about $2 million per month to designers on its site, according to its CEO, Patrick Llewellyn. Comparing that to the $20 million it paid out in the three years between 2009 and 2011, that’s an almost four-fold growth."

Using Crowdsourcing for Graphic Design

22 Jul 2013 | Salon Today

Using Crowdsourcing for Graphic Design

"Connecting with a graphic designer who can transform your vision into a brand can be challenging, and more and more salon and spa owners are turning to online marketplaces, such as 99designs, for affordable, high-caliber logos and other design work."

Announcing a new logo and style for Docker

26 Jun 2013 | Docker Blog

Announcing a new logo and style for Docker

"Over the past weeks we have worked with some of the best designers of 99designs to create a logo that fits our project and communicates our values of expedition, automation, encapsulation and simplification."

Designers invited to create a visual identity for Silicon Roundabout

19 Jun 2013 | Marketing Magazine

Designers invited to create a visual identity for Silicon Roundabout

"99designs, a company that acts as a marketplace for graphic design, is asking its community of designers to illustrate a Silicon Roundabout graphic with a "proud to startup at Silicon Roundabout" slogan."

A Chat With Jason Sew Hoy, COO of Design Marketplace Startup, 99designs

19 Jun 2013 | Daily Social

A Chat With Jason Sew Hoy, COO of Design Marketplace Startup, 99designs

"What was really eye-opening about our recent trip to Singapore is how many people had already heard of 99designs and had used us before to get their logos, business cards or websites designed. We’re proud of the strong word-of-mouth growth that we’ve experienced in Asia and that’s because we focus on creating the best possible experience for our customers and designers."

Online opportunities for Filipino graphic designers

16 Jun 2013 | Business Mirror

Online opportunities for Filipino graphic designers

"Filipino graphic designers will have more opportunities to earn as 99designs, a freelance online-based graphic design community, is looking forward to do more business in the country."

Think the new Kanye cover sucks? Here’s an alternative

11 Jun 2013 | Faster Louder

Think the new Kanye cover sucks? Here’s an alternative

"To help Yeezy find a more god-like cover design for Yeezus, online graphic design marketplace 99designs has launched an unofficial contest to create a more suitable cover."

10 Cool alternative covers for Kanye West's sleeveless Yeezus album

11 Jun 2013 | Gigwise

10 Cool alternative covers for Kanye West's sleeveless Yeezus album

"Kanye West's new album will be released without any album artwork. Fortunately, a load of talented designers have done the job for him."

How a Filipino earned $3000 a month through this website

10 Jun 2013 | ABC-CBN News

How a Filipino earned $3000 a month through this website

"Aiken said a Filipino designer told him he quit his day job, where he earns just $300 a month, since he now earns $3,000 a month, thanks to 99designs."

99designs launches Singapore site and now offers regional support

4 Jun 2013 | e27

99designs launches Singapore site and now offers regional support

"Design crowdsourcing service 99designs is accelerating expansion into the region with a new Singapore site and in-house support from the Philippines."

The State of Books: BEA 2013 Shows Industry Still Reeling

3 Jun 2013 | Huffington Post

The State of Books: BEA 2013 Shows Industry Still Reeling

"A growing number of authors is paired with the world of freelance designers looking to expand their portfolio or establish themselves in a new area (or maybe just have a little fun) and a company like 99 Designs becomes the link."

99designs CEO: Silicon Valley Doesn’t Have A Mortgage On The Next Big Thing

18 May 2013 | Business Insider Australia

99designs CEO: Silicon Valley Doesn’t Have A Mortgage On The Next Big Thing

"So far, it’s been a case of right product, right time for 99designs. The rapid movement of small business marketing onto digital platforms has opened new opportunities from clients in unexpected sectors."

Going global: how one Melbourne start-up did it

16 May 2013 | The Sydney Morning Herald

Going global: how one Melbourne start-up did it

"At the time, 99designs had 10 staff in Melbourne and four in the US. Now, there are about 90 staff spread across the globe including 46 in the US, 34 in Melbourne, eight in Berlin, and two in Paris."

Daft for Daft Punk: our favourite tributes

13 May 2013 | Timeout

Daft for Daft Punk: our favourite tributes

"Never fear: 99designs released this competition last month in celebration of the new album, with some very aesthetically pleasing results."

99designs CEO Patrick Llewellyn explains how to take your company international, from local to global

9 May 2013 | The Next Web

99designs CEO Patrick Llewellyn explains how to take your company international, from local to global

"It’s one thing to build a successful startup in one country, but it’s an entirely different ballgame once you go beyond those national borders."

Daft Punk fans create new album 'Random Access Memories' posters

25 Apr 2013 | Digital Spy

Daft Punk fans create new album 'Random Access Memories' posters

"The electronic duo will release new collection Random Access Memories next month, and an unofficial competition has been launched to create unique promotional posters for it."

99designs expands its crowdsourcing service to the Netherlands after paying out $52M to designers

25 Apr 2013 | The Next Web

99designs expands its crowdsourcing service to the Netherlands after paying out $52M to designers

"...99designs clearly has its fair share of fans. So far the company claims it has hosted over 200,000 graphic design contests and has paid out $52 million to designers."

Three Reasons Why Melbourne is the Best Tech Hub Home for Artsy Aussies

21 Apr 2013 | Fast Company

Three Reasons Why Melbourne is the Best Tech Hub Home for Artsy Aussies

"Melbourne has great local universities, which helps foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship," says CEO Patrick Llewellyn."

Calling all Daft designs

18 Apr 2013 | The Sydney Morning Herald

Calling all Daft designs

"The guerilla campaign launched by the online graphic design hub 99designs called for budding designers to have their best go at a Daft Punk-esque artwork."

Daft Punk Tour Posters: Brilliant (unofficial) new art

11 Apr 2013 | Gigwise

Daft Punk Tour Posters: Brilliant (unofficial) new art

"... San Francisco-based design website 99designs has launched a competition for its hugely talented design community to put together unofficial Daft Punk tour posters."

The 10 Hottest Startups In Australia Right Now

22 Mar 2013 | Business Insider

The 10 Hottest Startups In Australia Right Now

"99designs makes it dead-simple to find talented designers. For designers, they can browse through numerous different opportunities for work."

Work hard, play hard

17 Mar 2013 | The Age

Work hard, play hard

"At 99designs, chief operating officer Jason Sew Hoy says that for play to work at work, the company puts immense focus on the recruitment process. In the new workplace, your resume may not matter if your personality doesn't seem to fit."

Hate in the sharing economy: “Any new business is always threatening to someone”

15 Mar 2013 | Pando Daily

Hate in the sharing economy: “Any new business is always threatening to someone”

"We have to continue to strive to do the best we can and hope people will understand the message."

Back to open source future for aspiring start-ups

14 Mar 2013 | Brisbane Times

Back to open source future for aspiring start-ups

"As a result of our decision to go with open source, we've now got offices in both Melbourne and San Francisco, over 70 staff and tens of millions of visitors to our website every month..."

99designs launches its crowdsourced design network in Latin America and Spain

11 Mar 2013 | The Next Web

99designs launches its crowdsourced design network in Latin America and Spain

"...99designs is launching in Latin America with support for Spanish and local currencies. In addition, 99designs is also releasing a localized version for Spain, as well as a site for United States-based Spanish speakers."

Don't like SA's new logo? You do better

11 Mar 2013 | The Australian

Don't like SA's new logo? You do better

"The 99designs competition has already attracted more than 1,300 entries..."

Here's Five Of The Best Attempts At Creating A PS4 Logo

15 Feb 2013 | Kotaku

Here's Five Of The Best Attempts At Creating A PS4 Logo

"Some could, were I posting this anonymously on a forum instead of here, convince you [these PS4 logos] were the real deal."

Design contest crowdsources the PlayStation 4 logo

15 Feb 2013 | Destructoid

Design contest crowdsources the PlayStation 4 logo

"There are already more than 2,000 submissions..."

59 designers compete for Kaepernick's site

7 Feb 2013 | ESPN

59 designers compete for Kaepernick's site

"We wanted to get as many great ideas as we could from 99designs’ design community, including some of Colin’s designer fans."

Colin Kaepernick: 49ers Quarterback Set To Re-Design Website With Help From Design Contest

1 Feb 2013 | Fansided

Colin Kaepernick: 49ers Quarterback Set To Re-Design Website With Help From Design Contest

"...the decision to let the design of his website up to a contest on 99designs to decide the new look will only improve his standing with the fans."

Miami Dolphins New Logo: Top Design Possibilities For The Team’s 2013 Look

29 Jan 2013 | Fansided

Miami Dolphins New Logo: Top Design Possibilities For The Team’s 2013 Look

"An online community of fans and graphic designers, 99designs, has launched a competition to create the best concept for the Dolphins' next logo."

Short post re: Pelicans winner (no title) - Deadspin

3 Jan 2013 | Deadspin

Short post re: Pelicans winner (no title) - Deadspin

"In honor of NOLA becoming the Pelicans—not official, still awesome—designers drew up some logos. Here are the best."

The 17 Coolest Fan-Created Logos For The New Orleans Pelicans - BuzzFeed

20 Dec 2012 | Buzzfeed

The 17 Coolest Fan-Created Logos For The New Orleans Pelicans - BuzzFeed

"Enter 99designs.com, a community-based design website that is currently holding a contest to create a logo to fit the team's new name."

NBA files trademarks for five names to replace Hornets, including ‘Pelicans’ - Sports Illustrated

19 Dec 2012 | Sports illustrated

NBA files trademarks for five names to replace Hornets, including ‘Pelicans’ - Sports Illustrated

"...check out SI.com’s five favorite Pelicans logos from the [99designs] design contest..."

12 Days of Design Charity Giveaway - Pro Bono Australia

18 Dec 2012 | Pro Bono Australia

12 Days of Design Charity Giveaway - Pro Bono Australia

"Not for Profit organisations around the country are being given the chance to win free design work as part of a new Christmas initiative."

It's Time to Join the Crowd - Fox Business

11 Dec 2012 | Fox Business

It's Time to Join the Crowd - Fox Business

"At 'marketplaces' like 99designs, you can put your project up for thousands of talented designers to bid on."

Why 99designs has paid out $43 million - SFGate

8 Dec 2012 | SFGate

Why 99designs has paid out $43 million - SFGate

"Number of the day: $43 million. That's how much 99designs has paid to its winning designers since the San Francisco company was started in 2008."

Melbourne design start-up holds headhunters at bay - Finacial Review

8 Dec 2012 | Financial Review

Melbourne design start-up holds headhunters at bay - Finacial Review

"[99designs] has 'ramped up' employee numbers in the past 12 months, bringing the team to 43 in the US (and 75 in total)."

Harnessing Creatives Who Work on Spec Pays for Middlemen - Business Week

4 Dec 2012 | Business Week

Harnessing Creatives Who Work on Spec Pays for Middlemen - Business Week

"At 'marketplaces' like 99designs...you can put your project up for thousands of talented designers..."

Go small or go home - Entrepreneur

1 Dec 2012 | Entrepreneur

Go small or go home - Entrepreneur

"[HitFix] placed the challenge on 99designs.com, a crowdsourcing graphic design marketplace."

99designs launches French language site - Pando Daily

28 Nov 2012 | Pando Daily

99designs launches French language site - Pando Daily

"Crowdsourced design site 99designs has launched a version of its site in French, several months after acquiring [12designer] and launching in German language as well."

99designs launches its crowdsourced design network in France after localizing in Germany and The UK - The Next Web

28 Nov 2012 | The Next Web

99designs launches its crowdsourced design network in France after localizing in Germany and The UK - The Next Web

"99designs has had quite the year in terms of expansion..."

Starting Up: Style Nibble - The Guardian

28 Nov 2012 | The Guardian

Starting Up: Style Nibble - The Guardian

"We started by building the "front door" to our service...with designs sourced from crowdsourcing platform 99designs."

How to Improve Your User Experience Online - The Huffington Post

27 Nov 2012 | The Huffington Post

How to Improve Your User Experience Online - The Huffington Post

"99 Designs is a good place to look for designers if you want a quick turnaround and good results."

99designs releases fascinating survey on designer/client attitudes - Graphic Arts Mag

22 Nov 2012 | Graphic Arts Mag

99designs releases fascinating survey on designer/client attitudes - Graphic Arts Mag

"...99designs surveyed 2,379 designers from around the world on everything from what motivates them to how they deal with difficult clients. The results were quite revealing."

How Standout Design Can Boost Your Brand and Sales - Fox Business

5 Nov 2012 | Fox Business

How Standout Design Can Boost Your Brand and Sales - Fox Business

"The largest and fastest-growing is 99designs, which has, according to Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Titterton, a community of more than 175,000 designers worldwide."

Awesome offices: Inside 12 fantastic startup workplaces in Berlin - The Next Web

31 Oct 2012 | The Next Web

Awesome offices: Inside 12 fantastic startup workplaces in Berlin - The Next Web

"Australian-founded online marketplace for graphic design, 99designs entered the European market by acquiring German counterpart 12designer in August 2012."

Global army of online freelancers remakes outsourcing industry - Reuters

10 Oct 2012 | Reuters

Global army of online freelancers remakes outsourcing industry - Reuters

"Australian-U.S. startup 99designs, for example, has paid out $40 million to some 180,000 graphic designers."

See 15 Alternative Designs For EBay's Boring New Logo - Business Insider

8 Oct 2012 | Business Insider

See 15 Alternative Designs For EBay's Boring New Logo - Business Insider

"So 99designs, a crowdsourcing graphic design firm that connects designers to customers looking for affordable designs, launched a contest asking its community to create a better marque for eBay."

Patrick Llewellyn: Crowdsource Your Content - Web Designer Mag

6 Oct 2012 | Web Designer Mag

Patrick Llewellyn: Crowdsource Your Content - Web Designer Mag

"Patrick Llewellyn, CEO of online marketplace 99designs, offers tips on how to compete for clients in crowdsourced graphic design contests."

What Do Pro Designers Think of Arby's New Logo? - Business Week

4 Oct 2012 | Business Week

What Do Pro Designers Think of Arby's New Logo? - Business Week

"Well, Bloomberg Businessweek asks four design professionals [including 99designs’ lead visual designer Kyle Lin] what they think about Arby’s new, digital-looking logo."

Bon Iver Frontman Picks Winner of Tattoo Design Contest - Rolling Stone

26 Sep 2012 | Rolling Stone

Bon Iver Frontman Picks Winner of Tattoo Design Contest - Rolling Stone

"After putting out an open call to artists earlier this month, Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon has picked a winner for his 99designs tattoo design contest."

99designs Is American Idol for Your Creative Needs - Forbes

24 Sep 2012 | Forbes

99designs Is American Idol for Your Creative Needs - Forbes

"All in all, I’d consider my foray a success."

Bon Iver Leader Seeks Fans' Help With 'Northern Exposure' Tattoo - Rolling Stone

17 Sep 2012 | Rolling Stone

Bon Iver Leader Seeks Fans' Help With 'Northern Exposure' Tattoo - Rolling Stone

"The bearded singer seeks an image on his arm in the style of Czech Art Nouveau painter Alphons Mucha, Vernon says in a post on 99designs..."

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon asks fans to design his new tattoo - NME

17 Sep 2012 | NME

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon asks fans to design his new tattoo - NME

"The folk singer-songwriter...is offering a cash prize to the winner of his 99designs competition."

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon Crowdsources Tattoo Design - Pitchfork

16 Sep 2012 | Pitchfork

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon Crowdsources Tattoo Design - Pitchfork

"According to Bon Iver's Twitter account, the winner of the 99designs contest will win a cash prize."

Think Tank: Outsourcing is essential for every small business - The Telegraph

15 Sep 2012 | The Telegraph

Think Tank: Outsourcing is essential for every small business - The Telegraph

"You can either spend entire weekends surrounded by bits of paper and felt-tip pens, tearing your hair out, or you can hire a freelance designer to create one for you via an outsourcing website such as 99designs.co.uk."

Small idea that grew to become a grand design - Sydney Morning Herald

14 Sep 2012 | The Sydney Morning Herald

Small idea that grew to become a grand design - Sydney Morning Herald

"...what started as a little idea for designers to help each other has attracted a $35 million injection of funds...has opened offices in North America and England and, last month, bought out its biggest competitor in Europe, the German 12designer."

8 Tips for Building Your Brand on the Cheap - Mashable

10 Sep 2012 | Mashable

8 Tips for Building Your Brand on the Cheap - Mashable

"You've likely seen a few of 99designs logos out in wild — TaskRabbit and Cloudera, among others, have used their crowdsourcing contests to develop their logos."

A month after buying 12designer, design marketplace 99designs launches German site - The Next Web

6 Sep 2012 | The Next Web

A month after buying 12designer, design marketplace 99designs launches German site - The Next Web

"It is the first non-English language offering from the world’s largest online graphic design marketplace."

99designs snaps up German rival and gets ready for Europe push - SmartCompany

8 Aug 2012 | Smart Company

99designs snaps up German rival and gets ready for Europe push - SmartCompany

“Australian crowdsourcing pioneer 99designs is expanding overseas…”

Melbourne group nets a big deal - Sydney Morning Herald

8 Aug 2012 | The Sydney Morning Herald

Melbourne group nets a big deal - Sydney Morning Herald

“Setting up shop in Berlin was the European equivalent of hanging up a shingle in Silicon Valley, [said CEO Patrick Llewellyn]. "It's the epicentre of Europe and the hottest tech start-up hub.”

99designs buys German design marketplace - ZDNet

7 Aug 2012 | ZDNet

99designs buys German design marketplace - ZDNet

“Germany is 99designs' biggest non-English-speaking market, the company said, and is one of the fastest growing.”

Start-up 99designs Buys European Rival - Inc

7 Aug 2012 | Inc

Start-up 99designs Buys European Rival - Inc

“99designs--an online marketplace for logo and Web designs--announced on Tuesday it acquired Berlin-based rival company 12designer for an undisclosed amount.”

99designs Makes Its First Acquisition, Scoops Up European Rival 12designer - Techcrunch

7 Aug 2012 | Techcrunch

99designs Makes Its First Acquisition, Scoops Up European Rival 12designer - Techcrunch

“[99designs] announced its first acquisition tonight, as the Accel-backed startup scooped up its European rival, 12designer.”

Accel Partners-Backed 99designs Buys Germany’s 12designer - Wall Street Journal

7 Aug 2012 | Wall Street Journal

Accel Partners-Backed 99designs Buys Germany’s 12designer - Wall Street Journal

“We believe [the acquisition] will prove instrumental in accelerating our delivery of truly localized world-class design services to European businesses and designers,' 99designs CEO Patrick Llewellyn said.”

99designs looks to conquer the European designer market - Fortune

7 Aug 2012 | Fortune

99designs looks to conquer the European designer market - Fortune

“CEO Patrick Llewellyn discusses the company's purchase of 12designer and its plans to bring the leading U.S. design marketplace to the Continent...”

99designs launches 99nonprofits to bring free design to non-profit organizations - The Next Web

16 Jul 2012 | The Next Web

99designs launches 99nonprofits to bring free design to non-profit organizations - The Next Web

“According to 99designs CEO Patrick Llewellyn...99nonprofits has the potential to 'provide a streamlined platform for evaluating requests, granting aid and working closely with participants every step of the way.”

Design is Crucial to Startup Success - ReadWriteWeb

28 Jun 2012 | ReadWriteWeb

Design is Crucial to Startup Success - ReadWriteWeb

“99designs, a marketplace for crowdsourced graphic design, polled more than 1,500 entrepreneurs...”

10th Anniversary Edition of 'The Purpose Driven Life' Redesigned for Millenials - Christian Post

14 Jun 2012 | Christian Post

10th Anniversary Edition of 'The Purpose Driven Life' Redesigned for Millenials - Christian Post

“Pastor Rick Warren…enlisted the help of the graphic design crowd-sourcing company 99designs to hold a contest for the book cover [for the 10th anniversary edition of his bestseller The Purpose Driven Life].”

This Week in Small Business - The New York Times

11 Jun 2012 | The New York Times

This Week in Small Business - The New York Times

“[99designs] reports that start-ups and other small businesses expect design to become increasingly important to their success.”

Small Businesses Have Graphic Designs on Success - BusinessNewsDaily

8 Jun 2012 | Business News Daily

Small Businesses Have Graphic Designs on Success - BusinessNewsDaily

“Good design is more than just cosmetic window dressing for companies, a new survey of small business owners shows…The survey was conducted by99designs, an online marketplace for crowdsourced graphic design services.”

Is the Crowdsourcing Debate Finally Over? – PandoDaily

6 Jun 2012 | Pando Daily

Is the Crowdsourcing Debate Finally Over? – PandoDaily

“…99designs is so perfectly positioned to capitalize on so many economic and cultural sea changes that the debate has become meaningless. In other words, crowdsourcing is a thing — it’s infiltrated video, advertising, photography, and design. And it will not be going away.”

99designs Crowdsources Its Own New Website Design – Xconomy

21 May 2012 | Xconomy

99designs Crowdsources Its Own New Website Design – Xconomy

“Crowdsourcing design startup 99designs is putting its own product to the test with a competition to redesign its homepage. The company, which connects businesses in need of design help with freelancers willing to compete for design work, wrote a request of its own, asking its 158,000 registered designers to revamp its site for a chance to win one of three $1000 prizes.”

Design online: a global game-changer – Australian Financial Review

15 May 2012 | Australian Financial Review

Design online: a global game-changer – Australian Financial Review

“[CEO Patrick Llewellyn] says the beauty of his business is that it enables clients to start their own businesses quickly and cheaply. Instead of taking a month or more to find branding, a website design or a logo, it may take little more than a week. On the other side of the equation, 99designs is helping designers get work, build a business and, importantly, guarantee fast payment.”

Ask an Expert – USA Today

6 May 2012 | USA Today

Ask an Expert – USA Today

“There are many ways to get a website done these days, and here is a cool addition to the list: 99designs is a platform that allows you to crowdsource your graphic design. Post your project, get bids and ideas from a slew of talented designers around the globe, and away you go.”

The Ins And Outs Of Open Innovation - Forbes

6 May 2012 | Forbes

The Ins And Outs Of Open Innovation - Forbes

“…consider the innovation contests staged through organizations such as Innocentive, the X-Prize Foundation, or 99designs.com. These contests clearly involve innovative work, and by definition are open systems, but they are anything but routine.”

Desperately Seeking Talent: Where to Find Great Designers for Your Team – Wired

25 Apr 2012 | Wired

Desperately Seeking Talent: Where to Find Great Designers for Your Team – Wired

“99designs provides tools that make it easy to communicate what you are looking for in a design (e.g. styles, formats, etc.), mechanisms to work with the designers, and a payment infrastructure that keeps billing simple.”

High tech attracts venture capital – The Business (ABC News)

19 Apr 2012 | The Business (ABC News)

High tech attracts venture capital – The Business (ABC News)

“Patrick Llewellyn's company 99designs earned $35 million from venture capitalists a year ago and joins The Business to discuss the attraction to investors of high tech business.”

How Both Crowdsourcing and Competition Sparked 99designs – Forbes

18 Apr 2012 | Forbes

How Both Crowdsourcing and Competition Sparked 99designs – Forbes

“In our first four years, 99designs hosted about 120,000 design projects. Our hopes for 2012? To surpass 200,000. And it all started with a single discussion forum for designers.”

Silicon Valley is desperate for designers – CNNMoney

5 Apr 2012 | CNNMoney

Silicon Valley is desperate for designers – CNNMoney

“San Francisco-based 99designs, which connects designers looking for work with small businesses, is also enjoying the boom times…’Demand for design is only increasing,’ CEO Patrick Llewellyn says. His site is now paying out $1.5 million a month to designers -- twice the volume it had a year ago.”

Mark Harbottle Named BRW Entrepreneur of the Year – BRW

28 Mar 2012 | BRW

Mark Harbottle Named BRW Entrepreneur of the Year – BRW

“Like all entrepreneurs, Mark Harbottle has an eye for opportunities but what sets him apart is his capacity to run not just one business but many. Although all five finalists in this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year competition have outstanding and successful businesses, Harbottle stands out for the repeatability of his approach.”

How to win over investors – The Age

12 Mar 2012 | The Age

How to win over investors – The Age

“Patrick Llewellyn is chief executive of crowdsource business 99designs, which last year attracted $35 million in first-round funding…”

99designs launches a UK website for its crowdsourced design services - The Next Web

12 Feb 2012 | The Next Web

99designs launches a UK website for its crowdsourced design services - The Next Web

“99designs, one of the world’s most prominent online crowdsourced design marketplaces, has launched a UK-focused portal as it looks to ramp up its international growth efforts.”

99designs sheds light on its cloudy crowdsourcing platform - GigaOM

6 Feb 2012 | GigaOM

99designs sheds light on its cloudy crowdsourcing platform - GigaOM

“99designs, which runs crowdsourcing contests for graphic design projects, drew attention with its work on the Occupy movement’s logo and controversy around its business model. But until now there hasn’t been much written about the cloud infrastructure that has expedited more than 100,000 projects in four years…”

The 99% on 99designs: Occupy.com crowdsources logo search – GigaOM

2 Feb 2012 | GigaOM

The 99% on 99designs: Occupy.com crowdsources logo search – GigaOM

“Occupy.com, the soon-to-be-launched website for the international Occupy protest movement, has turned to the online graphic design marketplace 99designs to find a logo…The winner will get $1,000 and, most importantly, a ton of exposure.”

How Crowdsourcing Can Help Small Businesses Design on a Dime – Fox Business / BusinessNewsDaily

27 Jan 2012 | Business News Daily

How Crowdsourcing Can Help Small Businesses Design on a Dime – Fox Business / BusinessNewsDaily

“This is not the minor league for graphic designers. A 99designs competition produced the logo for errand-runner TaskRabbit, a finalist for the 2011 Crunchies (awards put out by TechCrunch, GigaOm and VentureBeat). The cost to TaskRabbit? $396.”

Local start-up prepares for year of accelerated growth - Dynamic Business

27 Jan 2012 | Dynamic Business

Local start-up prepares for year of accelerated growth - Dynamic Business

“99designs has doubled its staff numbers to over 50 and employed Jeff Titterton as chief marketing officer and Caroline Moon as chief financial officer. According to CEO Patrick Llewellyn, 2012 is shaping up as another ‘stand-out year for 99designs.’”

99designs Disrupts the Design Service Business - Website Magazine

25 Jan 2012 | Website Magazine

99designs Disrupts the Design Service Business - Website Magazine

“The four-year-old company...has doubled the run rate of new contests from a year ago and is on track to surpass 200,000 design contests by the end of 2012. That’s serious. It’s disruptive . . . and awesome.”

99designs doubles number of monthly design contests - Technology Spectator

25 Jan 2012 | Technology Spectator

99designs doubles number of monthly design contests - Technology Spectator

“Crowdsourcing outfit 99designs says it’s on track to surpass 200,000 design contests by year end after doubling the number of monthly design contests held on its site year over year.”

Fast-Growing Startup 99designs Could Generate More Revenue This Year Than In Its Entire 4-Year History - Business Insider

24 Jan 2012 | Business Insider

Fast-Growing Startup 99designs Could Generate More Revenue This Year Than In Its Entire 4-Year History - Business Insider

“Some of 99design's top designers are earning more than $10,000 per month, and the company says it will pay its community $1.5 million in January alone.”

Get Over It, Haters/ 99designs Has Tipped – PandoDaily

24 Jan 2012 | Pando Daily

Get Over It, Haters/ 99designs Has Tipped – PandoDaily

“The highly controversial marketplace for crowd sourced designs continues to march through the torches and pitchforks to build a pretty interesting business…I talked to a few designers who’ve built staggering businesses off 99designs.”

Cashed-up 99designs aims to boost growth – StartupSmart

24 Jan 2012 | Startup Smart

Cashed-up 99designs aims to boost growth – StartupSmart

“99designs chief executive Patrick Llewellyn says 2011 was a standout year, from rapid growth in contests and payouts to the launch of localised versions of the site in Australia and Canada.”

Why 99designs raised $35 million from Accel Partners - Fortune

28 Apr 2011 | Fortune

Why 99designs raised $35 million from Accel Partners - Fortune

“Accel Partners led the round, and was joined by angel investors like Stewart Butterfield (Flickr, Tiny Speck), Dave Goldberg (SurveyMonkey), Michael Dearing (eBay, Harrison Metal) and Anthony Casalena (Squarespace)”

Accel Again Looks Down Under, Leads $35M For 99designs - Wall Street Journal

28 Apr 2011 | Wall Street Journal

Accel Again Looks Down Under, Leads $35M For 99designs - Wall Street Journal

“Accel Partners, an early investor in Facebook Inc., Groupon Inc. and other white-hot companies, has led a $35 million Series A investment in graphic design marketplace 99designs”

Facebook Backer Accel Bets $35 Million On Crowdsourcer 99designs

28 Apr 2011 | Forbes

Facebook Backer Accel Bets $35 Million On Crowdsourcer 99designs

“This huge market makes it simple and cheap for business owners and individuals to get custom sites and logos quickly and on the cheap.”

Accel Invests $35M. in 99designs…After Years of Trying

28 Apr 2011 | Techcrunch

Accel Invests $35M. in 99designs…After Years of Trying

“More than 90% of 99designs’ customers come through word of mouth. Imagine if the company actually invested in sales and marketing.”

In shaky economy, more white-collar workers moonlighting - Wall Street Journal

17 Aug 2010 | Wall Street Journal

In shaky economy, more white-collar workers moonlighting - Wall Street Journal

“Rapid growth of job postings on freelance web sites for highly skilled workers, including 99designs.com, is fueling the trend.”

Entrepreneur’s annual 100 brilliant ideas - Entrepreneur

20 Jun 2010 | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur’s annual 100 brilliant ideas - Entrepreneur

“99designs - thousands of designers compete for clients who need logos, websites or anything else designed for their small business.”

How 99designs built a $5+ million marketplace in 16 months, with Matt Mickiewicz - Mixergy

3 Jun 2010 | Mixergy

How 99designs built a $5+ million marketplace in 16 months, with Matt Mickiewicz - Mixergy

“This is a story of an overnight success that was a few years in the making. 16 months ago, 99designs launched and quickly became a marketplace that facilitated $5 million in design work.”

99designs listed on CrunchBase - CrunchBase

21 Apr 2010 | CrunchBase

99designs listed on CrunchBase - CrunchBase

“99designs is a crowdsourcing marketplace where individuals and small businesses can post graphic work that they need done. Within hours of a project being posted, designers from all around the world compete by uploading fully completed concept designs, which are than reviewed and rated by the project poster. At the end of the project period, a winning design is chosen and paid out the prize money.”

Why entrepreneurs don't need vcs - Forbes

13 Apr 2010 | Forbes

Why entrepreneurs don't need vcs - Forbes

“Try crowdsourcing to leverage the larger community of design talent.”

SXSW: 99designs launches logo store (video) - Center Networks

15 Mar 2010 | Center Networks

SXSW: 99designs launches logo store (video) - Center Networks

“While waiting to get into the Mashable party, I caught up with Jason to find out how 99designs is doing a year later. The big news out of 99designs is the launch of their logo store. Designers who have won at least one competition on 99designs can then create stock logos and place them in the logo store. Companies and small businesses can quickly select a logo for $99 with non-exclusive rights (or they can pay $300 for exclusive rights) and then the designer will customize the logo with the company name, etc. in 24 hours.”

99designs launches ready-made logo store - Sitepoint

15 Mar 2010 | Sitepoint

99designs launches ready-made logo store - Sitepoint

“I’m excited to reveal the details of an interesting project that our friends from 99designs.com have been working on. Introducing the 99designs Ready-made Logo Store. The idea is you can browse a catalogue of logo designs (designed by the 99designs community) and buy them “off the shelf,” customized with your business name, for $99.”

99designs is on Facebook!

21 Jan 2010 | Facebook

99designs is on Facebook!

“99designs is on Facebook! 99designs is the #1 marketplace for crowdsourced graphic design. Need something designed? Run logo and web designs contests. We have thousands of designers competing. Stay on budget, choose the right design.”

How to enlist a global work force of freelancers - The New York Times

24 Jun 2009 | The New York Times

How to enlist a global work force of freelancers - The New York Times

"A new generation of online service marketplaces is giving small companies more opportunities than ever to find specialized expertise and affordable labor."

Designers build portfolios, maybe land jobs at 99designs - ZDNet

17 Jun 2009 | ZDNet

Designers build portfolios, maybe land jobs at 99designs - ZDNet

“At a family event over the weekend, I spent some time chatting with a cousin who just graduated from high school but isn’t sure what he wants to do next. He’s enrolled for some classes at a community college and has bigger dreams of a career in child psychology. But, in the meantime, he’d like to do something with a hobby - graphic design.”

5 ways to freelance for more cash - ABC News

26 May 2009 | ABC News

5 ways to freelance for more cash - ABC News

“Freelance graphic artists and Web designers who create logos, Web sites, letterhead, business cards and so on are competing for projects on the site 99designs.com. Each month about $125,000 in business from the site goes to U.S. designers; the average payout is $350 per designer. Even more importantly, many designers use this as a springboard to find new clients and develop long-term relationships to build up their freelance business.”

video report

8 Dec 2008 | CBS5

video report Freelance designers compete for cash on website - CBS5

“More than 20,000 graphic designers have registered on the job site 99designs.com. Companies want design services, but not the usual price tag. So, designers from all over the world work for free, and compete for a top prize. Our video report has more.”

Australia’s best online forums - SmartCompany

25 Nov 2008 | Smart Company

Australia’s best online forums - SmartCompany

“In February this year the online media company and forum operator SitePoint spun off a new company, 99designs.com, as an independent online design marketplace. According to SitePoint’s co-founder and director Mark Harbottle, 99designs.com now has annualised revenue approaching $2 million. More spin-offs will follow.”

The power of crowdsourcing - SmartCompany

30 Oct 2008 | Smart Company

The power of crowdsourcing - SmartCompany

“99designs has 20,331 designers from 134 countries, which means clients can access a far broader range of ideas than they could by briefing a local web developer. Rather than getting a handful of concepts, most competitions attract more than 50 entries.”

The designer-small biz connection - Fast Company

24 Oct 2008 | Fast Company

The designer-small biz connection - Fast Company

“‘The main thing that 99designs is about is choice,’ says Matt Mickiewicz, the U.S. office representative for 99designs, ‘It’s a fantastic model that eliminates risk for small business owners and puts designers on equal footing.’ Designers can be of any age, background or level of experience to post designs on the site, making the site a great lead-generator. ‘It doesn’t matter if you’re 15 or 60. It’s completely based on merit.’ Most participants are students and freelancers, but Mickiewicz says that several designers have managed to make a living out of the site, including a designer in Romania who earned approximately $25,000 USD.”

Smartcompany awards 2008: the billion dollar list - SmartCompany

15 Sep 2008 | Smart Company

Smartcompany awards 2008: the billion dollar list - SmartCompany

“The Top Website Award, sponsored by SmartCompany, was won by 99designs. Its founder is Mark Harbottle.”

Crowd-sourcing can help with content, design, feedback - The Australian

29 Aug 2008 | The Australian

Crowd-sourcing can help with content, design, feedback - The Australian

“To some extent, Web 2.0 or the read-write web as it is known, is all about crowd sourcing. The idea is that the crowd can create content for you, give feedback and even have a hand in designing products they really want. It's a tricky concept for many companies to master but the latest generation of crowd-sourced websites such as 99designs and Gooruze are making it safe for businesses to participate.”

The marketplace to display your creative talents - Pocket-lint

27 Aug 2008 | Pocket-lint

The marketplace to display your creative talents - Pocket-lint

“Fancy yourself as a creative type? Got loads of ideas and no outlet? Or perhaps you need something designed for you. 99designs can help. They aim to put creative people in touch with prospective clients and there's a lot of money to made if you're full of ideas.”

Web design, the perfect portable business - Shelter Offshore

5 Aug 2008 | Shelter Offshore

Web design, the perfect portable business - Shelter Offshore

“More and more we’re all witnessing the power of the Internet and the successful businesses being built from it. Today more so than ever the possibility of packing your business along with your other hand luggage essentials and taking it with you without anyone even noticing your daring escape becomes a very viable option.”

99designs - connecting designers from around the world

5 Aug 2008 | VSC

99designs - connecting designers from around the world

“[99designs] connects thousand of designers from around the world with clients who need design tasks completed fast, and without the usual high cost and limited choice you get from most traditional design firms.”

99designs: crowdsourcing that works - Web Worker Daily

28 Apr 2008 | Web Worker Daily

99designs: crowdsourcing that works - Web Worker Daily

“99designs is one of the few sites I’ve seen that is really making this work. They’re focused on graphic design: logos, icons, and other visual work. People who need something fill out a brief about their needs, pay $39 for a listing, and specify what they’ll pay for the final product. Then designers contribute their ideas, which the potential client can rate and comment on. In the end, the deal gets done, the designer gets the money, and the client gets graphic work that strikes them as best-of-breed.”

Sitepoint: ideas = exchange = business - SmartCompany

28 Apr 2008 | Smart Company

Sitepoint: ideas = exchange = business - SmartCompany

“1500 designs submitted every day. That’s about one every sixty seconds.”

The commerce of crowds

1 Sep 2007 | Anthill

The commerce of crowds

“Forget about all those web 2.0 start-ups with no revenue and a business model that focuses solely on selling out to Google or Yahoo! as soon as possible. The real prime real estate on the web is in online marketplaces.”

Crowdsourcing graphic design - Springwise

24 May 2007 | Springwise

Crowdsourcing graphic design - Springwise

“Gaining access to thousands of aspiring designers means that a small town pub or a summer computer camp can buy a logo or t-shirt design for USD 100-200. Meanwhile, designers from across the world can tap into a much larger market for their services, while building their portfolio, honing their skills and presenting to real clients.”

Harnessing the wisdom of the crowd - The Age

20 Feb 2007 | The Age

Harnessing the wisdom of the crowd - The Age

“There's strength in numbers, as crowdsourcing proves as it takes off around the world.”

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