Archive - Ninthgrid’s Blog

How African Creatives Are Turning Passion Into Profit

There is a popular saying on twitter amongst Nigerian creatives - "no be exposure I go chop oo".

Aug 8 •

June 2025

Illustrations and Photography: What Works Best For Your Campaign?

Now, in a 2025 world flooded with content, visuals are no longer a “nice-to-have”, they’re the very thing that makes people pause, click, scroll, or…

Jun 27 •

Celebrating African Visuals, The Nigerian Way

What does it really mean to celebrate African visuals?

Jun 17 •

May 2025

Why African Illustrations Matter In Design And Are Now LIVE on Ninthgrid!

Browse African centric Illustrations now LIVE on Ninthgrid

May 30 •

Contributor Spotlight: An interview with Otobong Samuel

In this spotlight, Samuel shares how storytelling became the heart of his creative journey, and why staying true to your vision is the most powerful…

May 18 •

April 2025

Why High-Quality Photos Are a Growth Strategy For Businesses

In today’s fast-paced digital world, high-quality photos for businesses do more than just “look nice”, they help you build trust, boost engagement, and…

Apr 25 •

Why African Visuals Are the Next Big Thing in Global Design

At Ninthgrid, we have been on a journey to provide authentic African visuals for the world at large.

Apr 3 •

February 2025

How to Find the Perfect Afrocentric Stock Image for Your Next Campaign on Ninthgrid

Welcome to our first article in the 'Using Ninthgrid' series where we break down steps needed to use the Ninthgrid platform in the best possible way for…

Feb 28 •

Contributor Spotlight: An Interview with Caleb Ishaya

In this interview, Caleb shares how photography became his gateway to the world and his advice for aspiring photographers.

Feb 19 •

Curating a Winning Portfolio with Ninthgrid’s Afrocentric Images.

As a beginner in design, your portfolio is your golden ticket to landing gigs, impressing clients, and establishing your creative identity.

Feb 14 •

January 2025

How AI is shaping the future of visuals and the creative industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a game-changer in the creative industry.

Jan 30 •

October 2024

AI-Powered tagging and descriptions are now live on Ninthgrid

We’re happy to share a new AI feature on Ninthgrid that enhances how images are tagged and described, making it easier than ever to find the perfect…

Oct 29, 2024 •

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