Hey friend! Ben Burns here.

When I started as a designer, I didn’t have a roadmap.

No blueprint. No insider access. No network of clients. Just a beat up, five-year-old Mac Pro, caffeine-fueled late nights, and a stubborn belief that I could make something out of nothing.

Through sheer stubbornness, I managed to carve out a creative studio, one client at a time. The rest is history (a story for another time).

Honestly: I would have never been able to do it alone.

The creative community gave me everything. People shared templates. Knowledge. Advice. Mentorship. Encouragement. They gave freely and expected so little in return.

This giveaway is our way of paying that generosity forward. I want someone else to feel that same spark of momentum… the one that changes everything.

It's why Maker Division exists: To help creatives build sustainable studios. Not side hustles that burn them out, but real businesses that last. This is a thank you to the creative community that made us who we are. It’s a reminder that generosity still wins.

So let's do it - here are a few important dates you need to know:

• Entries open: November 18
• Entries close: November 30
• Winners announced live: December 1
• Live workshop for all entrants: December 3

Thanks for being here, for being you, and for keeping creativity alive.

See you soon!

Ben Burns
Co-Founder, Maker Division

This giveaway came together because a few friends of ours wanted to support the creative community as much as we do. We know the founders and leadership teams behind many of these brands personally.

They all care deeply about helping designers do better work and build stronger businesses. They are here because they want to see designers win. They believe in giving back, they believe in community, and they were excited to help make this giveaway something that could create real momentum for someone at the start of their journey.

These are good people building great tools.

Showit

Showit is a visual website platform built for creators who want full design control without engineering headaches. Their leadership team has a huge heart for creative entrepreneurs and jumped into this giveaway because they want to help more designers put their work into the world.

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Bendito Mockups

The Bendito team creates some of the most polished and versatile mockups out there. Their work helps designers present their ideas with confidence and clarity. They have stood behind the creative community from day one, and it shows.

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Bravemark

Bravemark makes it easy to produce beautiful, flexible brand guidelines. Their team cares about leveling up designers and empowering them to deliver work that feels consistent and client-ready. They were excited to support a giveaway that helps creatives grow.

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Pangram Pangram

Pangram Pangram creates typefaces that are beloved across the design world. I have always admired their commitment to craft. Their team joined this giveaway because they believe great type should empower great creatives.

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