http://www.fastcompany.com/tag/99designs The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/rachel-king/geek-style/designer-small-biz-connection <p> If you want your business to be noticed, design is everything. However, a lot of startups and small businesses often don’t have the budget for an in-house design department. In an effort to facilitate the connection between freelance designers and small businesses, there’s <a href="http://99designs.com/" target="_blank">99designs</a>, an online crowdsourcing contest that creates a forum for designers to showcase their work and win new clients. The Melbourne, Australia-based operation just opened up their American headquarters in San Francisco. </p> <p><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/rachel-king/geek-style/designer-small-biz-connection">read more</a></p> Design designers graphic design contests silicon valley 99designs freelancers Matt Mickiewicz Design Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:49:06 -0400 Rachel King 1058783 at http://www.fastcompany.com