Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mozilla Creative Collective?

The Mozilla Creative Collective (MCC) is a community of artists and designers inspired by Mozilla’s ideals of openness, innovation, and progress. It is also a space where designers and non-designers alike can connect and collaborate in a positive, communal manner on a global scale.

Do I have to be a professional graphic designer to participate in the MCC?

Not at all. The Creative Collective is open to anyone who wants to participate. We encourage submissions from all levels of design experience. Creativity can come from anywhere!

What is the inspiration behind, and goal of, the Mozilla Creative Collective?

Mozilla is a community-driven organization - for more than 10 years, everything from development to marketing to testing and much more has been done with the support of our worldwide community. These volunteers are dedicated to furthering our mission of making the Internet better for everyone.

However, Mozilla's visual design is an important area that has traditionally lacked an organized community, which is why we started the Creative Collective. Our goal is to inspire people to contribute their talents to the Mozilla cause, and to give them the benefits of being a part of a community. In the end, the MCC was built to showcase the artists, and we can't wait to see the results!

What tools do I need to create my artwork?

Designs must be submitted in electronic form, so you'll need the right software to get started. If you need help, check out our Toolkit page for some recommendations.

How many designs can I submit?

Creativity has no limits, and neither does the Creative Collective. You can submit as many designs as you'd like.

What file format should I use?

Please save your files as.jpg, .gif, or .png. Files must be less than 8MB. However, the higher the resolution the better!

What should I put in my artist profile?

It’s up to you. The Creative Collective is a portal for designers to showcase their work. It is also an environment where artists have the ability to make contacts and connect with other artists. Your profile is a place for you to share some insight on the artist behind the artwork. For example, information about your background, artistic style and influences would be interesting - and if you have a portfolio site, blog, Twitter account, etc, be sure to add those details as well.

What's a design challenge?

Design challenges are a way to rally Mozilla's creative community around a particular topic. For more details, visit the challenges overview page.

What are badges?

Badges are digital icons awarded to members of the Creative Collective for different levels of contributions, and will be publicly displayed on member profiles for all to see. Badges can be earned in many different ways - Learn More

How do I see everyone participating in the Mozilla Creative Collective?

To see everyone who is currently participating in the MCC, you can go here.

What should I do if I see inappropriate/misused content on the MCC?

Report it. On every artwork page there is an option to "Flag This Design." If you see artwork that is inappropriate, offensive, plagiarized or is being misused, please flag it. We are relying on you, the community, to help us maintain the integrity of the Creative Collective.

How do I get in touch with the MCC team?

Check out the Contact Us page if you need to get in touch with us directly.