Patrick Llewellyn

Patrick Llewellyn

CEO, 99designs by Vista

Patrick Llewellyn is CEO of 99designs by Vista, the global creative platform that makes it easy for small businesses to work with professional freelance designers around the world. 99designs has paid out more than US$400m to its creative community to date, working across brand and logo design, packaging, web design and more. 

Latest articles by Patrick Llewellyn

4 ways to set yourself up for good designer-client relationships

By Patrick Llewellyn published

From how to frame feedback to avoiding scope creep, here's how to sidestep issues and work smarter from day one

Creative Careers

The Amazon logo: a history – how the retail giant got its smile

By Patrick Llewellyn published

As Amazon celebrates its 30 year anniversary, we analyse how its logo has evolved with it.

Logos & Icons

3 ways brands can appeal to Gen Z

By Patrick Llewellyn published

Brands are falling over themselves to attract younger people, here's how they can do it.

Branding
mixed media style image of a book

3 trends from the 2010s that are very much back in vogue

By Patrick Llewellyn published

Soft grunge and moody palettes are here to stay.

Branding
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

5 design trends to watch in 2023

By Patrick Llewellyn published

What should you be looking out for this year? We take in everything from acidic hues to vintage serifs.

Graphic Design
Nostalgic font trends

5 nostalgic font trends for 2023

By Patrick Llewellyn published

Find inspiration in five retro font trends that are back with a vengeance this year.

Fonts & Typography
colour trend 2023 example - chocolate bars in brown and orange on a pink background

5 colour trends set to make waves in 2023

By Patrick Llewellyn published

From millennial kitsch to retro minimalism, these are the palettes to watch.

Branding