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99designs by Vista is the global creative platform that makes it easy for freelance designers and clients to work together to create designs they love. From clients who need custom design, to designers who want access to quality projects, people around the world rely on the tried-and-true 99designs creative process to get great design online.

Imagemakers is an award-winning digital experience firm and has been in business more than 20 years. We have a strong creative and technical team and focus on user experience (observational research, prototyping, testing), digital experience design, and custom programming and development. For us, it’s not just about clever creative or flashy technology. It’s about solving real problems for our customers and helping them achieve their goals. We believe that different people see the world differently, and our job is to communicate with them. To understand their experiences, knowledge and expectations, and provide an amazing experience.

In 2003, Kate Bezar was stuck in a corporate job that she hated. She went to her newsagent in search of some inspiration, but walked away empty-handed. So she created the magazine she wanted to read—a magazine to inspire. “I basically dreamed up my dream job,” she says. “And it was extraordinary.” From the very first issue, Dumbo Feather magazine has provided a platform for people to tell their stories. The people in our pages are not necessarily famous. They are changemakers, leaders, artists, writers, lawyers, activists, philosophers, teachers, builders, scientists. They use their craft to make the world a better place and, by telling their story, they are motivating others to do the same. Our interviews are much longer than those you’d find in conventional magazines. We leave in the laughs, the pauses and the uncomfortable bits, because they help to tell the whole story. Our readers don’t need to know about beekeeping or neuroscience or the justice system to connect with these people. When we tell stories we bring out the heart and soul. Dumbo Feather has grown and evolved over the years. In 2011, Kate followed her heart back to her native New Zealand, where she is raising her family and her chooks. She handed the reins to Berry Liberman, a friend and long-time fan of the magazine. Today, a small team produces the magazine from St Kilda in Melbourne, Australia, in between cups of tea and discussions about politics, food and Beyoncé. We have our own podcast series, we host popular events with The School of Life, and we send Dumbo Feather into the world four times a year. Our community continues to grow, and we love hearing from you (write to us at hello@dumbofeather.com).