Recently, I was followed by a few young designers on Twitter and I was impressed with what I saw. I decided to do a post featuring a few of them but when I started researching I was surprised at how many young, inspiring entrepreneurs there are out there. I wish I had been that motivated and created things like they have that when I was that young. Not only are they talented, but they have great social skills and are eager to learn. Many of them have built up a pretty big Twitter community and I was surprised at how they are utilizing it to better themselves and others. I remember starting out when I was that age with free angelfire hosting and creating some really horrible sites. These young entrepreneurs will only get better with time so feel free to chat with them and give them some words of encouragement. I’ve compiled a list with their Twitter addresses and a link to their personal site. Let me know if there is anyone that I have missed and add them to the list!

9miles Media is graphic and web design studio run by a group of 9 young and talented individuals from all over the globe. You should definitely check them out! Here is a list members.
@9miles – 9miles Media (9milesmedia.com)
@gotmelik – Melik Yuksel | age 14 (gotmelik.com)
@jylan – Jylan Wynne | age 16 (jylanwynne.com)
@hayespotter – Hayes Potter | age 14 (hayespottercom)
@ben_armstrong – Ben Armstrong | age 14 (ben-armstrong.com)
@JoelDrapper – Joel Drapper | age 15 (joeldrapper.com)
@sodevious – Nicole Dominguez | age 14 (sodevious.net)
@WDC – David M Lemcoe Jr. | age 14 (lemcoe.com/phpsysinfo)
@DonaldHarvey – DonaldHarvey | age 14
@ColtonCockman – ColtonCockman | age 14
Here are some other impressive young people.

@teenproblogger – age 16 (www.blogussion.com)
@AlexFraiser – Alex Fraiser | age 15 (www.blogussion.com)

@farrhad – age 15 (www.letssermo.com)

@lewisking – Lewis King | age 15 (lewisking.net)

@joshbuckley – Josh Buckley | age 16 (www.joshbuckley.net)

@ganeshsrinivas – Ganesh | age 15 (www.onlinebull.com, www.teenblogger.net, www.blogsmartly.com)

@AravindJose – Aravind Jose T. | age 17 (aravindjose.com/blog)

@jakemates – Jake Mates | age 11 (www.jakemates.com)

@MeghnaK – Meghana | age 13 (meghnaspages.blogspot.com)

@kidblogger – Carl Ocab | age 15 (www.carlocab.com)

@ShaneHudson – Shane Hudson | age 15 (successcircuit.com)

@lukeanderson – Luke Anderson | age 11 (lpanderson.net)

@SamAsante – Sam Asante | age 17 (www.asantedev.com)

@scottcampb – Scott Campbell | age 13 (netnewsdaily.com)

@stanleytang – Stanley Tang | age 16 (www.stanleytang.com)

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@teensintechconf – Teens in Tech Conference (www.teensintechconf.com)
@danielbru – Daniel Brusilovsky | age 16 (www.danielbru.com)

@siyab – Muhammad Siyab | age 16 (www.puttingblogsfirst.com, www.listfied.com)

@Gloson – Gloson Teh | age 11 (www.glosonblog.com)

abdulrehman | age 16 (www.3arn.net)

@jshmrsn – Josh Rosen | age 17 (www.licentiasoftware.com)

@mike868y – Mike Martin | age 16 (mikemartinracing.com)
Like I said, there are many talented young entrepreneurs out there and I am sure many of them are missing from this list so feel free to leave a comment and let me know of any others.
As pointed out by Glosen, there is also a big list of young bloggers at http://www.youngestblogger.com






Great list, and thanks for the mention of me and co.! Just one thing to fix, my Twitter username is @gotmelik, your post says @melik.
Thanks!
Add me please
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Scott Campbell, age 13
@scottcampb
http://www.netnewsdaily.com
Add me please
Sam Asante, Age 17
@SamAsante
Thank you for featuring me, and all the rest of us at 9miles. We are continually amazed at the talents of youth worldwide, and think there should be much more publicity about this. I’d like to wish everyone continuing success in all their endeavors!
Could you add me please
Sam Asante, Age 17
@SamAsante
Thanks for the mention! One thing, my name is Jake Mates, not Jame Mates.
@melik @jake – welcome
and sorry about that… fixed them both
@scott @sam – thanks for letting me know, I’ll get you guys up soon
@ben – no problem and I agree. You guys should definitely be publicized. Keep up the good work!
Thanks again for featuring 9miles in your list – it’s an honour to be listed with the great talent on here. We’re all having a great time doing this and learning a lot through it!
Thanks so much for featuring me, and the rest of the 9miles team.
Here’s another one Shannon.
http://www.stanleytang.com
Stanley is 16. He wrote EMillions which I bought from Amazon. It is an excellent book.
http://www.emillionsbook.com
This is such a great post.
Being 18, I like seeing fellow young bloggers get some recognition. You guys are very inspiring. Keep up the great work. These are impressive.
WOW!! It is really amazing to note that there are so many talented teens all over the world.
Thank you for compiling such a wonderful, useful list. I have been checking on the blogs and twitter profiles of each and every one.All of them are admirable and inspiring, indeed!
Thanks for featuring me in this great list.
your message…
The above message shows what an accidental hit of the enter key can do I suppose.
I meant to @Brittany, Thanks – It’s amazing the talent that is floating around these days, especially with things like Twitter.
Thanks for mentioning my name and blog. However, I also have two other blogs, which are not regularly maintained:
1. Teen Blogger – http://www.teenblogger.net
2. Blog Smartly – http://www.blogsmartly.com
you have missed @siyab of puttingblogsfirst.com & listfied.com and @harisn of sizzledcore.com
Nice list!
Add me please.
I am 11 years old and blogs on http://www.glosonblog.com on howtos and tips.
Oh, and by the way, you can find more young bloggers below 18 at http://www.youngestblogger.com
Thanks!
I am very flattered to have made your list, but I think someone misread my bio. I have been doing web design and development for 11 yrs, but my age is 39.
Great list, lots of very talented young people on it.
To everyone that made the list: Keep up the great work. If any of you have any questions, need help or just want to chat you can find me on Twitter: @mdrisser
Thanks so much for featuring 9miles on here! It is such a great honor, and it is very exciting to see such talent in our generation today. We have an excellent time working together and learning new things!
Nice list, you think I would fit a place?
I’m 15 and run the blog 3arn.Net
Hi.
If you want to add me, I’m a 17 year old iPhone developer behind http://www.LicentiaSoftware.com (SciFly, Chalkboard Calc)
I’m very interested in game development and education software (and EOs/business)
I’m @jshmrsn
Twitter.com/jshmrsn
Thanks for adding me on the list!
Hey Shannon,
Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for including our blog in your post. We really appreciate it!
It’s also cool to see some of these other young people on the Internet. I never knew there were people as young as 11 into this stuff.
Hi Shannon, thanks for adding me to the list mate, its great to be part of 9miles with so many other young designers/developers. Also, I turned 16 today so you may have to change my age
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Hey Shannon, I am also a teen blogger and twitterer. I’m 16 and have been blogging for a while now (although I stopped over the summer). I also have a pretty decent Twitter following (almost 700 followers). I blog a lot about motocross and cycling (my 2 hobbies). I haven’t really gotten into tech blogging much, although I would love to in the future. Just wanted to say thanks for the great article, There are some teens out there doing great stuff who deserve this kind of exposure!
Thanks Shannon! Great to see myself on this list, really boosts my self confidence! A new version of my portfolio is in the works, so if it’s up in a few days, I will send you the link so you can update the screenshot. Thanks ever so much!
@everyone who thanked me – you’re welcome
You guys should definitely be showcased for all the things you have accomplished. Thanks for all the suggestions of others to add. I will update this soon.
@jylan – happy birthday! age updated
@lewis – sure just let me know when it’s up and I’ll replace the one that is up there.
Great List, Add me.
Jonathan Thirkill – 16 and a web designer. View my website here:
http://jonathan.thirkill.co.uk/
Great list! I hate to toot my own horn, but I think I’m a pretty darn good developer, and if you feel like adding me, I’d appreciate it!
Age: 17
Twitter: @mclaughj
Site: http://josephmclaughlin.info/blog/
hey Shannon,
great post, you should add me too.
im 13 and i’ve been doing websites since i was 11.
triangles rock!
This is great!!!.
I’m a amateur photographer starting to try out some different ideas and it would be pretty cool if you think I’m good to add me.
Age: 17
Twitter: @jennyphotos
Site: http://jenniferahancock.blogspot.com/
Oh sad, I am not there.
Mind to add me there?
I’m Hussein, 18 year old.
twitter.com/splendidkid
splendidkid.com
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Very nice… I remember back in the day when I started designing. I wish I was a good as they were
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I started coding when I was 12. Sadly I had more time then, definitely not now.
Thank you so much for this,
[...] a 17 year old. She could definitely be included among the other amazing young talent I posted in designers, developers, and bloggers under 18. She is also my cousin so maybe I am biased but I think her work is awesome and I can’t wait [...]
thanks for mention man
I’m perhaps a little late with the thanks, but still, thank you for mentioning me
How many who aren’t under 18 feel inadequate as a graphic designer and old?
Cheers to those younglings that brighten our artistic future though!
Nice List, I would appreciate it if you added me too
http://www.tjdzine.com
Hey there Shannon! Awesome list you have going. I’m currently 15, my personal site is at http://alexnichols.com, I founded http://takeatee.com and http://iloveco.de .
Hello Shannon,
My Name is Chris Pierre and I am an 18 year old Front End Developer from South Florida . I really appreciate people like you in the design community that help others learn and gain exposure based off of your experience and success.
Here is my info:
Website : http://www.chrispierre.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chrispierre
Email: info@chrispierre.com
Thank you Sincerely,
CP
Hi Shannon,
Firstly, thanks for including me in this list. I just stumbled on this post.
If you have the time head over to my blog and see my new design.
And I am now the founder of a web development company, Rockstah Media.
@Farrhad