Crowd-sourced concepts are what will drive business concepts in the future.
It is no longer sufficient to have the top guy in the company make all the decisions. Even if you have a specialized team, to create something that the people will buy, you have to get input from them. Crowd-sourcing has touched anything from community-wide art projects to high-tech weather trackers, to socially beneficial career advising apps to hilarious late-night song parodies and most recently, the crowd-sourced funding concept. It has infiltrated so many aspects of everyday life.
Companies must continue to harness the power of the people to create more innovative services. Increased connectivity means a wealth of resources is available (literally man-power) to more effectively reach common goals.
100 Crowd-Sourced Concepts
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Crowdsourced Tattoo Designs
Caisa Wants Your Ink Design for the Wellcome Collection 'Skin' Exhibit
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Crowdsourced Criminal Identifiers
The Vancouver 2011 Riot Criminal List Tumblr Shows the Crime
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Controversial Crowdsourced Logos
The Greenpeace BP Logo Redesign Campaign Stirs Up Controversy
94
Globalized Crowdsourced Graffiti
JR's Inside Out Project Turns Average Joes into Street Artists
93
Controversial Logo Redesigns
The New Gap Logo Has Taken the Internet by Storm
92
Wikipedia-Inspired Photography
The Disambiguation Photo Series is Based Around Scientific Theories
91
Crowdsourced Batmobiles
The Batmobile Design Competition Yields Some Fearsome Car Concepts
90
Crowdsourced Tattoo Blogs
'Check Out My Ink' Lets You Judge Other People's Work
89
Creative Crowdsourced Ink Initiatives
Social Tattoo Project Picks Global Issues to Tattoo
88
Crowdsourced Sci-Fi Films
Star Wars Uncut is a Fan-Made Masterpiece
87
Crowdsourced Concept Art
The Mat Dolphin 'One Plain, One Fancy' Project Gives People the Power
86
Crowdsourced Social Media Drawings
The 'Create My Tweet' Campaign Promotes the Samsung Galaxy Note
85
Crowdsourced Model Casting
'I am Levi's' Instagram Campaign Searches for Next Star
84
Crowdsourced Pizza Opinion Ads
The Dominos Customer Comment Ticker is Unveiled in NYC
83
Crowdsourced News Site Breakdowns
'The Reddit Invasion' Infographic Shows the Site's Rise to Fame
82
Crowdsourced Highway Art
'Read Between the Signs' Infuses Culture into Pennsylvanian Highways
81
Crowdsourcing Design Duos
Heineken Limited Edition Design Challenge Chooses Paired Concepts
80
Crowdsourced Candy Bar Flavors
Kit Kat 'Choose a Chunky Champion' Asks You to Pick a Favorite
79
Crowdsourced Restaurants
'What Happens When' is a Crowdfunded Project that Changes Every Month
78
Crowdsourced Christmas Songs
Matt Berry Brings Festive Cheer to the Community
77
Crowdsourced City Designs
Betaville is an Online Game for Budding City Planners
76
Crowdsourced Child Witticisms
My Kid is Gifted Serves Up Bites of Priceless Progeny Proclamations
75
Crowdsourced Advice
Thumb, Formerly Opinionaided, Provides Help from Family & Strangers Alike
74
Micro-Crowdsourced Fundraising
This 'How to Build a School in 3 Hours' Video is Sure to Inspire
73
Crowdsourced Window Gardens
Quirky Stem Garden Goes From Design to Production in 24 Hours
72
Artfully Crowdsourced Maps
'They Draw & Travel' Showcases Cool Travel Insights from Nomad Artists
71
Crowdsourced Car Designs
Nissan 'Project 370Z' Wants Your Help Building a New Auto
70
Crowdsourced Story Apps
Storify Web App Curates Stories From Your Social Media Experience
69
Crowdsourced Gadget Covers
5-in-1 iPad Case From Brenthaven & Cafepress is a Personalization Win
68
Crowdsourced Soup Labels
The Consumer-Oriented Packaging for Campbell's Cream of Potato Soup
67
Crowdsourced Clotheslines
Levi Strauss Contest 'Care to Air' Design a Clothesline Challenge
66
Crowdsourced Fast Food Tees
You Could Win $5,000 With Wendy Threads T-Shirt Design Contest
65
Crowdsourced Countertop Composters
Keiro Compact Food Grinder Helps Compost Kitchen Scraps
64
Check-In Popularity Charts
The Facebook Social Landmarks Infographic is Worldly
63
Crowdsourced Designed Sportswear
Stade Francais Rugby Team Uniforms are Colorful and Fan-Inspired
62
Crowdsourced Magazine Shoots
BlackBook Magazine REquest Wants Fans to Edit Joseph Gordon-Levitt
61
Illustrated Celebutweets
Kanye West New Yorker Tweets Project Brings the Rapper's Tweets to Life
60
Crowdsourced Video Integrations
YouTube Google Moderator Collaboration Expanded to User Channels
59
Crowdsourced Men's Mags
Dude.Com Wants to Create a Community-Contributed Magazine
58
Fashion-Fueled Community Initiatives
Royal Dynamite T-Shirts Generate Buzz About Education Issues
57
Crowdsourced Chairs
Made.com's Made-to-Order Furniture Offers Affordable Originality
56
Crowdsourced Comic Books
Help Fund the 'Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath' and Receive a Free Copy
55
Crowdsourced Brew Campaigns
Samuel Adams Crowd Craft Project Lets Fans Partake in Beer-Making
54
Crowdsourced Time Capsules
The BBC Domesday Reloaded Project Reveals a Historical UK
53
Crowdsourced Sustainability Sites
Stockholm's Globe Forum is an Online Eco Community
52
Crowdsourced Cleanser Comics
Axe Anarchy is a Graphic Novel Created by Fans in Real-Time
51
Crowdsourced Artwork
A Sequence of Lines Traced by 500 Individuals is Simply Stunning
50
Crowdsourced GPS Maps
'Streetview Updating by Hertz' Places Google Cameras on Rental Cars
49
Social Nutrition Labels
Project Label Reveals a Company's Social Responsibility
48
Crowdsourced Protest Posters
Alto Arizona Art Campaign Takes on Arizona Immigration Law
47
Crowdsourced Fast Food Films
McDonald's McBites Contest Encourages People to Create Mini Films
46
Crowdsourced Shopping Playlists
Gap Store in San Francisco Lets Customers Choose In-Store Music
45
Killer Crowdsourced Clips
One Frame of Fame Creates an Ever-Changing Music Video Hourly
44
Crowdsourced City Scrapbooks
The WhatWasThere App Lets You Share and View Historical City Shots
43
Crowdsourced Undead Films
Castalides Pictures Launches a Global Vampire Casting Competition
42
Crowdsourced Cash Sites
Google Prizes Pays To Help Others With Their Tasks
41
Crowdsourced Love Novels
Avon Impulse Gives Amateur Romance Writers a Chance at Publishing
40
Artsy Crowdsourced Cookbooks
'They Draw and Cook' Features Original Recipes and Art
39
Crowdsourced Megacity Narratives
'New York Writes Itself' Asks Big Apple Dwellers to Contribute
38
Crowdsourced Nomenclature Campaigns
Toyota Prius Searches for a Plural to the Bestselling Hybrid
37
Crowdsourced Odd Jobs
Gigwalk Pays You to Explore Your City With Your iPhone
36
Crowdsourced Labor Tools
Roamler App Helps Businesses Connect to a Mobile Workforce
35
Crowdsourced Cellphone Mapping
OpenSignalMaps Lets You in on Where to Get the Best Signal Stregth
34
Crowdsourced Pop Icon Tributes
The Michael Jackson 'Behind The Mask' Video is Entirely Fan-Made
33
Crowdsourced Soccer Apparel
The La Celeste Olympic Shirts Represent the Uruguayan Olympic Team
32
Crowdsourced Phone Captures
The iPhoneography International Exhibit Presents Pics from the Public
31
Crowdsourced Charity Reviews
GreatNonProfits is a Website that Supports Good Causes
30
Crowdsourced Wisdom Websites
Ordinary People Share Their Inspirational Accounts on WiseStories
29
Crowdsourced Light Shows
Vectorial Elevation Vancouver Lights Up the Winter Olympics
28
Crowdsourced Cafe Apps
Lets Meet and Work App Details Best Cafe in London and NYC
27
Crowdsourced Weather Apps
The Weddar App Lets You "Check Into" the Weather
26
Cute Crowdsourced Narratives
The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories Curates Collaborated Tales
25
People-Powered Panoramas
Add Your Own Scenery Aims to Build the World's Largest Photo
24
Crowdsourced Record Labels
Crowdbands Website Puts Executive Decisions in the Hands of the People
23
Crowdsourced Bar Reconnaissance
Scope Out Local Clubs Before You Arrive with Crowdmug
22
Crowdsourced Film Scripts
Reddit User James Irwin Turns an Online Comment into a Hollywood Flick
21
Crowdsourced Abortions
'Birth or Not' Puts the Issue of Pro-Life or Pro-Choice into Action
20
Crowdsourced Cleanliness
Beaches and Rivers Get Cleaned Up Thanks to the Marine Debris Tracker
19
Crowdsourced Fitness Support Systems
HealthRally Makes Achieving Your Goals Financially Rewarding
18
Crowdsourced Problem-Solving
Cramster is a People-Friendly Homework Helper
17
Crowd-Funded Art Projects
USA Projects is a Kickstarter-Style Site for Artists
16
Crowdsourced Conservation
Planet Agent is a User-Submitted Gallery of Environmental Mishaps
15
Crowdsourced Party Playlists
SongVote Lets Members Collaborate on a Party Song Sequence
14
Crowdsourced Ranches
The MyFarm Project is a Real-Life Farmville
13
Crowdsourced Image Critique
Photic Helps Photographers Hone Their Skills with Honest Reviews
12
Crowdsourced Space Explorations
Planet Hunters Wants You to Help Find Another Earth
11
Crowdsourced Laundry Mats
La Machine Du Voisin Connects Laundry Doers with Available Machines
10
Crowdsourced Book Editors
'The Effortless Life' is on Google Docs so That Anyone Can Add or Edit
9
Atypical Crowdsourced Videos
‘The Vaccines' Instagram Video Hopes to Capture Summer Ph
8
Crowdsourced Twitter Songs
Juan Zelada Uses Twitter Confessions to Inspire Music
7
Poetic Venting Blogs
The Angry Haiku Site Lets You Express Your Anger in 17 Syllables
6
Crowdsourced Event Photography
ZangZing Makes it Easier for Everyone to Remember Every Party
5
Crowdsourced Time Capsules
'Life in a Day' Wants to Document One Specific Day of Our Lives
4
Crowdsourced Career Advisers
Advise Me Jobs Makes Finding Work for Friends Financially Rewarding
3
Crowdsourced Songs
Jimmy Fallon Sings 'Black Thoughts Favorite Dinosaurs'
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Crowdsourced Time Capsules
'In 25 Years' Lets You Save Personal Messages to Your Future Self
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Crowdsourced Film Editing
The London Project Movie was Created With Little to No Budget
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Dapper Urban Dude Couture
The Josh Tuckley and Matt P Varon Shoot is Handsome and Hunky
Fierce Frizzy Hair Photography
Mona Johannesson for Free People December 2011 Catalog is Boho-Chic
LEGO Room Photography
Valentino Fiadini Captures Deceiving Toy Architectural Spaces
Stylish Superhero Slip-Ons
These Avenger TOMS sure Kick Ass
75 McDonald's Obsessions
From Fast Food Mob Bosses to Interactive McMarketing
Bricked Album Artwork
Aaron Savage Recreates Classic Covers With LEGO
Life-Sized Sci-Fi Desserts
The Stormtrooper Cake by Amanda Oakleaf Cakes is to Scale
Rocky Feet Photography
The Stone Footprints Series by Iain Blake is Absolutely Adorable
68 'Buy One, Give One' Innovations
From Charitable Conscience Campaigns to Bearded Botas Kicks
Tormented Teen Tributes
The Luc Braquet Photography Dwells on Lonesome Living
Deglamorized Intergalactic Graphs
The Star Wars Infographic Imagines Dull Droid Earth Life
Hipster Sci-Fi Helmets
'Mustache Wars' Incorporates Facial Hair Onto George Lucas Characters
Scandalous Sin City Infographics
'What People Do in Vegas' Takes You to the Strip
Intense Hair-Munching Shoots
The Misse by Niklas Hoejlund Images are a Trip to the Past
Minimalist Atmospheric Photography
Nick Meek Has a Color-Oriented Signature Style
Formal Cowboy Photography
'The Lonely West' by Jerick Sanchez Plays with a Vintage Western Theme
Virtual Shop Welcomers
The Holographic Greeter Provides New Incentives for Retail Consumers
Vintage Wild Polaroids
The Photography by Jarrod Renaud is Beautiful and Meaningful
35 Photo App Innovations
From Cellphone Album Art to Retro Camera Filters
Retro Camera Nightlights
Jason Hull Creates Vintage Illuminating Comfort in the Dark
Grimacing Grin Pop Cartoons (UPDATE)
Sakiroo Choi Returns with a New Batch of Zany Creations
Mind Stimulant Charts
The 'How to be Creative' Infographic Encourages Mistakes and Play
15 Social Media Job Innovations
From Social Media Resumes to Crowdsourcing Green Jobs
Sci-Fi Brass Sculptures
Bellino Alain Recreates Darth Vader's Helmet Using Fancy Junk
Contemporary Fast Food Interiors
Patrick Norguet Redesigns McDonald's Restaurants in France
Mesmerizing Aerial Snapshots
Bernhard Edmaier Photographs Extraordinary Global Landscapes
Beer vs. Wine Infographics
'Pick Your Poison' Examines American Booze Appetites
Intergalactic Ice Patterns (UPDATE)
Star Wars Snowflakes Take Winter Decorations to the Extreme
Witty Web-User Infographics
'The Awesome Evolution of the Internet' Dissects Online Minds
Time-Traveling Gift Guides
The 'Holiday Toys Then & Now' Infographic Takes a Look Back
29 Facebook-Focused Charts
From Humiliating Social Media Moms to Facebook Founder Timelines
Fascinating Fitness Graphs
The 'Top Ten Fitness Myths' Infographic Will Whip You Into Shape
Cracking Restaurant Campaigns
The McDonald's Fresh Eggs Daily Billboard is a Top-Notch Stunt
Futuristic Study Sessions
The 'Textbooks of Tomorrow' Infographic Spells it Out
Quirky British Captures
Arnhel de Serra Photographs the Idiosyncrasies of a Country
Fringe Nudist Photographers
The Young British Naturalist Series Explores This Secret Lifestyle
Time-Traveling Tech Graphs
'The Internet of Yesterday and Today' Travels from 1996 to 2011
Crowdsourced Problem Solving
Riley Crane Explores the New Communication Paradigms of the Internet
Sci-Fi Silhouette Film Posters
Travis English Crafts Minimalist Promos for Star Wars Series
Eccentric Laundromat Photography
Lukasz Zietek's The Laundrette Series is Colorfully Eventful
Fast Food Timekeepers
The McDonald's Sundial Billboard Lets People Know What to Eat When
Extravagant Sci-Fi Models
This Star Wars Luxury Brand Mash-Up Brings Nerds & Fashionistas Together
Snazzy Social Good Socks
Toesox Keeps the Needy Warm with Socially Responsible Footwear
Translucent Fast-Food Clowns
The Ron English X-Ray Mc Super is Incredibly Creepy
Insane Holiday Shopping Infographics
'Crazy for Black Friday Deals' Highlights Buyer Budgets
Board Game Beer Branding
This Corona Board Game Concept Enhances Social Drinking
Reality TV Chef Charts
The 'Kitchen Royalty' Infographic is a Friendly Food Competition
Supernova Flower Photography
This Daniel Garcia Series is Crimson
Serene Slumdog Captures
The Nicholas Hermann Photography Series is Quite Remarkable
Crowdsourced Model Casting
'I am Levi's' Instagram Campaign Searches for Next Star
Luxury Fast Food Meals
The Wendy's $16 Foie Gras Burger Hopes to Entice Mature Customers
Networking Sites Statistics
The 'State of Social Media 2012' Infographic Follows This Year So Far
Online Shopping Guide Graphs
The 'Unselfish Reasons Why People Write Online Reviews' Infographic
Artistic Alcoholic Branding
Derouen & Co Designed a Can That Shows the Drink's Personality
One for One Blankets
The Company Store Gives Comforters to Homeless Children
Crowdsourced News Site Breakdowns
'The Reddit Invasion' Infographic Shows the Site's Rise to Fame
Crowdsourcing Design Duos
Heineken Limited Edition Design Challenge Chooses Paired Concepts
Scannable Window Shopping
John Lewis Virtual Shop Lets People Conveniently Click and Collect
Experience-Creating Cleaners
The Eco Laundry Room Has a Cafe, Kid's Play Area and Free WiFi
Crowdsourced Christmas Songs
Matt Berry Brings Festive Cheer to the Community
Bombastically Bloated Bridal Dresses
Daisy Balloon Art is Quite an Exquisite Exhibition
Dirty Dorm Statistics
The 'Big Germ on Campus' Infographic Checks Out Slimey Students
14 Sporty Social Enterprises
From Kenyan Running Apparel to Job-Creating Bike Shops
Incredible Fast Food Beacons
McDonald's Fry Lights Make a Statement About the World's Best Fries
Hip Hop Hometown Maps
The New York City Rap Artist Infographic Depicts Rap Heritage
Photo-Personalizing Campaigns
Moschino 'Pic Me' App Eliminates Language Barriers
Calorie-Counting Free Weights
C-Ring Dumbbells Calculate the Energy Burnt While Bulking Up
Fast Food Gaming Infographics
The McDonald's Monopoly 'Peelin' Lucky' Chart Gets Its Game On
Sketches-Only Virtual Boutiques
Levi's Vintage Clothing Site Pays Tribute to the Brand's Heritage
Culture-Exposing Photography
Ozgur Ozserin Captures the Essence of Vietnam with Serenity
Social Media Hacker Graphs
'Twacked: When Good Twitter Accounts Go Bad' Sets the Record Straight
Fashionable Smartphone Stands
The Smartphone Bracelet Stand Fits on Your Wrist
Fashionable Citrus Cartoons
Sakiroo Choi Releases a Chic Version of His Popular Characters
Cause-Oriented Deals
Roozt Lets You Support Social Enterprise Brands and Products
Brash Beer Branding
Austin Beerworks is Swathed in Boldly Vibrant Packaging
DIY 1 for 1 Businesses
'Buy One Give One' Lets Anyone Create a Social Enterprise
Photoshop Boycott Beauty Contests
Make Up For Ever Unretouched Campaign is All About the Makeup
Wildlife Sci-Fi Posters
'Animal Wars' Cast Beastly Creatures as Star Wars Heroes
Anti-Resolution Apps
MeYou Health's App Helps You Break a Habit Without a Resolution
Industrial Box Workouts
Reebok 'The Sport of Fitness Has Arrived' Campaign Promotes CrossFit
Leather Liquor Transporters
The Walnut Studio 'Spartan Carton' Carries Your Six-Pack in Style
Crowdsourced Car Designs
Nissan 'Project 370Z' Wants Your Help Building a New Auto
Random Interaction Photography
The Amber Mahoney Present Company Project is Refreshing
Supercar Crossover Concepts
The Nissan Juke-R Has the Engine of a Nissan GT-R
Mobile Shopping Projectors
The Escort Shopping Phone Lets You Virtually Try on Clothes On-The-Go
Mid-Market Eco Cars
The 2012 Focus Electric is Ford's Attempt at Going Green Permanently
Electricity-Sucking Sportscars
The Nissan ESFLOW is Fun to Drive and Easy on the Environment
Crowdsourced Fast Food Tees
You Could Win $5,000 With Wendy Threads T-Shirt Design Contest
Curvaceous Beer Branding
The Nijenrode Packaging Lets the Brand's Outrageous Bottle Do the Talking
Physical Search Engine Shops
Google Chrome Zone Pop-Up Opens in London
Wireless Exercise Trackers
The Adidas miCoach SPEED_CELL Computes Your Performance
Crowdsourced Magazine Shoots
BlackBook Magazine REquest Wants Fans to Edit Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Gorgeous Grin Editorials
The Tiiu Kuik for Foam Magazine Photoshoot Will Make You Smile
Body-Made Beats
Levi's dENiZEN ‘We Are Music' Takes Interactive Tunes Further
Digital Auto Exhibits
The Nissan Canada Virtual Showroom Lets You Explore Different Models
Crowdsourced Comic Books
Help Fund the 'Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath' and Receive a Free Copy
Upcycled Cassette Storage Devices
Star Wars VHS Hard Drive Reuses Tapes for Geeky Purposes
8-Bit Drinking Tables
The Legend of Zelda Beer Pong Table is Perfect for Retro Frat Boys
Crowdsourced Cleanser Comics
Axe Anarchy is a Graphic Novel Created by Fans in Real-Time
Epic Sci-Fi Series Mash-Ups
The Lost/Star Wars Mash Up Posters by BAM POP! are Awesome
Whimsical Beer Branding
Hopper Whitman Sports Labels With a Drunk Eccentric Cricket
Woeful Smartphone Ads
'NextBigThing 60 Final' Hilariously Highlights Consumer Second Thoughts
Mischievous Munchies Illustrations
The Happy Meal by Nicolas Lesaffre is Fun and Adventurous
Online Gift Advice Apps
Shopycat App Makes Gift Recommendations from Facebook Activity
Crowdsourced Fast Food Films
McDonald's McBites Contest Encourages People to Create Mini Films
Calorie-Counting Apps
PlateMate Will Provide All the Information of a Nutritionist
Christmas Shopping Woe Charts
The Holiday Spending Forecast Will Shock Readers
Balding B-Boy Candy Commercials
The Skittles Boombox Advert is Bursting With Joy and Color
Crowdsourced City Scrapbooks
The WhatWasThere App Lets You Share and View Historical City Shots
Beers for Social Good
Exotic Drinks at the Shebeen Bar Benefit Developing Nations
Retirement Photo Billboards
Prudential 'Day One' Project Collage is Displayed Over NYC Tunnel
Seasonal Food Charts
The Bountiful Year Infographic is a Visual Guide to Produce
Print Editorial Infographics
Pew Research Examines How Newspapers are Levering the Web for Profits
Amusing Antiperspirant Holders
Old Spice Bear Deodorant Protector is a Real Product You Can Buy
Search Engine Smartphone Collaborations
Google and Samsung Team Up to Create the Galaxy Nexus
Crowdsourced Phone Captures
The iPhoneography International Exhibit Presents Pics from the Public
Shocking Partisan Stats
The 'Silenced' Infographic Explores Women's Role in The 2012 Election
Lacklustre Art Charts
The Global Creativity Gap Infographic Shows the World's Depleting Innovation
Crowdsourced Connections
Frank Warren Discusses His Mega-Successful Blog Post Secret
Smelling Distance Ads
Siose Antiperspirant Roll-on Deodorant for Men Posts Pit-Level Promos
Holistic Health Scales
The FitBit Aria Scale is Debuted at CES 2012
Crowdsourced Film Scripts
Reddit User James Irwin Turns an Online Comment into a Hollywood Flick
Crowdsourced Fitness Support Systems
HealthRally Makes Achieving Your Goals Financially Rewarding
Cause-Driven Virtual Shopping
Community Collection Donates 20 Percent of Sales to Charity
Speedy Dog Walking Services
Swifto Sends Dog Walkers to NYC Doors Within 60 Minutes
Iconic Film Viral Commercials
The Ferris Bueller Teaser Ad Keeps People Guessing
Crowdsourced Space Explorations
Planet Hunters Wants You to Help Find Another Earth
Crowdsourced Laundry Mats
La Machine Du Voisin Connects Laundry Doers with Available Machines
Global Connection Showcases
Veuve Clicquot 'Wish You Were Here' Campaign Shows Its World Presence
Financial Exercise Incentives
The GymPact App Makes it Costly to Miss Gym Sessions