Peldi here! I launched Balsamiq in 2008. It was just me and a laptop working nights and weekends, asking family and friends what they thought. (I really almost called it WopStudio!)

It seemed useful at my then full time job but I had no idea if anyone else would want it.

You did, and you still do. Balsamiq has stayed Balsamiq for 18 years because people like you keep opening it up and designing the next idea. It's more than just me and a laptop now, and Balsamiq does more today than it did then.

The idea underneath hasn't changed one bit: get it out of your head, get it in front of people, figure it out together before you build the real thing.

So thank you!

Few software companies have the privilege of “growing up” and staying independent for this long.

In a world with even more side projects and changing workflows, I know how important it is to choose the right tools. I’m glad we keep getting to be that right tool, for so many product builders, founders, and IT leads.

I do have one small ask, if you're in the mood.

After all these years, the thing that still means the most is hearing what Balsamiq actually did for you. The project it helped you think through, the meeting it saved, the idea that started as a dream.

If you've got a minute, tell us about it:

It's a short form, takes two minutes, and lets you give us feedback too.

We'll pick a few favorites and if yours is one of them, you’ll get to choose a piece of Balsamiq swag.

Here's to the next big thing. Hopefully it’s yours!

- Peldi

Arielle & the Balsamiq Team