About Stay Sane / Stay Safe
Overview
Stay Sane / Stay Safe is a free, community-driven poster platform launched on March 22nd by Studio Lennarts & de Bruijn and text bureau overdeschreef, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It connects designers from around the world with hospitals, nursing homes, and the general public through downloadable, printable posters.
Unlike commercial design marketplaces, this platform operates entirely pro bono — designers submit work for free, and visitors download and print or share posters at no cost. It addresses a specific gap: the need for uplifting, visually strong messaging for healthcare workers and home-stayers alike.
Key Benefits
- Hosts over 2,293 poster contributions from designers across 89 countries.
- All poster downloads are free — no account or payment required.
- Posters come in print-ready and social media-ready formats.
- Designers receive credit via their handle on the poster, the website, and social media.
- Curated for quality messaging while remaining open to global creative contributions.
How It Works
Visitors pick posters from two collections — one for healthcare workers and one to encourage people to stay home — then print them or share them on social media. Designers download templates, create their own poster, and submit it through the submission page. The team reviews submissions for message quality and visual coherence before publishing them to the platform.
Use Cases
- Graphic designers and illustrators looking to contribute pro bono work that supports frontline medical staff during a health crisis.
- Hospital administrators and nursing home managers who want to print and display uplifting posters for staff morale.
- Social media users who want shareable content encouraging their networks to stay at home.
- Design students seeking a real-world brief with a social impact angle and public credit for their work.
- Local print shops and design studios in the Netherlands partnering to produce and donate physical poster runs to area hospitals.
Why Choose This Product
Stay Sane / Stay Safe suits designers who want to apply their skills toward a public health cause and individuals who want free, ready-to-use visual content for community encouragement. The platform does not accept racist or divisive content, and submissions that fail to meet visual and messaging standards may be removed without individual feedback.
Stay Sane / Stay Safe Pros & Cons
Strengths
- Completely free to use — no account or payment needed
- Over 2,293 poster designs from 89 countries available
- Both print-ready and social media formats included
- Designers receive public credit on posters, site, and social media
- Backed by real partnerships with print shops and cultural institutions
Limitations
- Submissions may be removed without individual explanation
- Physical poster distribution limited to hospitals in the Netherlands
Key Features
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Downloadable Poster Library
Visitors can download print-ready and social-media-ready poster files for free from a curated collection of over 2,293 designs.
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Designer Submission Portal
Designers download official templates and submit original poster designs through a dedicated submission page for review and publication.
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Global Contributor Network
The platform has received contributions from designers across 89 countries, reflecting a broad international creative community.
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Two Poster Collections
Posters are organized into two distinct collections: one to uplift medical lifesavers and one to encourage the general public to stay home.
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Template Downloads
Pre-built design templates are available for download so contributors can start their poster designs with the correct format and guidelines.
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Pro Bono Platform
The entire platform operates on a pro bono basis — no fees are charged to designers who contribute or visitors who download posters.
Stay Sane / Stay Safe Pricing
Free
Free
Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.
Frequently asked questions about Stay Sane / Stay Safe
Why was my design taken down?
The team curates submissions based on message quality and visual coherence rather than aesthetic preference alone. Designs that contain racist or divisive content are removed. If your design was taken down, the team will not comment on individual cases — you are encouraged to revise and resubmit.
Do I need a printer to participate?
No. The platform provides both print-ready files for those who want to hang posters physically and digital files formatted for sharing on social media, so you can participate without a printer.
How do I submit a poster design?
Download the official templates from the site, create your poster following the campaign brief, and submit it via the submission page. Your designer handle will be credited on the poster, the website, and social media channels.
Is Stay Sane / Stay Safe free?
Yes — Stay Sane / Stay Safe is free to use. See the pricing section for any optional add-ons.
What platforms does Stay Sane / Stay Safe support?
Stay Sane / Stay Safe is available on: Web.
