These crowdfunded initiatives show the power of collective support when it comes to apps, art projects, social good campaigns, and branding efforts.
A social good campaign that's featured is Not Impossible Labs' accessible prosthetic limbs, which are offered through the facilitation of the collaborative efforts between creatives in the tech sphere. Another medically focused initiative is the 'Feverprints' app, which helps doctors to collect data on the sickness by allowing users to input information regarding their experiences.
For kombucha company Conscious Cultures, crowdsourcing has proven useful in helping it to rebrand its 'Barefoot Bucha' name, as it hosted a contest that gave fans the chance to suggest their own ideas. After going though the 500 entries that it received from the campaign, Conscious Cultures settled on the name 'Blue Ridge Bucha,' which references the mountains in the area that the beverages are produced.
19 Crowdfunded Initiatives
From P2P Clothing Rental Services to Craigslist Photography Projects:
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Documented Craigslist Encounters
This Photography Series Captures Subjects Who Answered Online Ads
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P2P Clothing Rental Services
'Boro' Lets People Borrow Apparel and Accessories from Other Locals
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Crowdsourced Cosmetic Products
BHüe Develops Products by Working Directly with Consumers
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Cheeky P2P Payment Campaigns
Venmo's 'Blank Me' Campaign Celebrates "Venmo" as a Household Name
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Pigeon Pollution Campaigns
Pigeon Air Patrol Used Backpack-Wearing Birds to Monitor Air Pollution
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Crowdsourced Drone Rental Services
The Droner Platform Easily Connects Customers to Drone Pilots
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Crowdsourced Trip Platforms
FundMyTravels Helps Millennials Raise Money For Their Ideal Vacations
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Crowdsourced Architecture Guides
The Architectour Books Curate the Best Urban Architecture
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Interactive Cinematic Experiences
'Late Shift' Lets the Theater's Audience Control the Narrative
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Crowdsourced Phone Design Campaigns
ZTE is Asking Consumers to Build its Next Smartphone
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Witty Text-Sourcing Apps
The Nattr App Lets You Crowdsource Witty Responses to Texts
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Prosthetic-Building Kits
These Prosthetics in a Box Make Replacement Limbs More Accessible
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Advisory Fashion Apps
The Styledotme App Helps You Crowdsource Style Tips From Experts
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Photo-Based Weather Apps
This App Helps Users Turn Local Weather Photos into Humorous Memes
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P2P Car-Charging Services
'Chargie' Connects Electric Vehicle Owners to Charging Stations
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Crowdsourced Feedback Apps
This App Helps You Contribute to the Betterment of Google Services
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Crowdsourced Rebranding Campaigns
Barefoot Bucha Used Fan Input to Rebrand as Blue Ridge Bucha
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Livestreamed Traffic Apps
The Moovit Platform Offers Crowdsource Route Updates for Faster Travel
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Crowdsourced Fever Research Apps
The Feverprints App Helps Doctors Collect Fever Data
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Experimental Streetwear Collaborations
Ksubi Unveils a Capsule with Buffalo-Based Artist Wasabi
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
Collaborative Lifestyle Collections
Tekla and Birkenstock Join Forces on a New Collection
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Fictional Brand Collaboration Websites
BrXnd.ai by Noah Brier & OpenAI Imagines Brand Collabs
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Flea Market-Inspired Apparel
Nike and Cactus Plant Partner to Launch a Six-Piece 'Go Flea' Capsule
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
ROOTS Features a Fully Compostable and Biodegradable Elastomer
Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns
Heineken Canada Encourages End of 'Hustle Culture'
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
Affordable Upcycled Fashion
Veepee Partners with Maroussia Rebecq to Launch 'Upcycle Solution'
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Adaptable Kids' Headphones
Morrama Collaborates with Batch.Works on Kibu
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Collaborative Corduroy Furniture Designs
Solebox and Birkenstock Presents the Corduroy Project
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Empowering Pride-Themed Apparel
The Love For All Kinds Capsule Collection is Now Live
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Local Community-Supporting Partnerships
The NFL and the Shoe Surgeon Launch Youth Activations
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Free Content Creation Platforms
'Piggy' Raised $7.7 Million to Launch its Platform on ProductHunt
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
Off-Road Campsite Solutions
The Collaborative Adventure Mobility Platform is Expansive
Phygital Fashion Brands
PUNK Challenges Conventions with Digital Assets & Physical Tracksuits
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Camping-Ready Collaborative Designs
KITH and Columbia Sportswear Launch a Camping Collection
Playful Gen Z Bubble Tea Campaigns
Krak Boba Launches Innovative PersonaliTEA Campaign
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
West Africa-Honoring Collaborative Fashion
LABRUM and GUINNESS Join Forces on a Summer Capsule
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Gut-Friendly Kefir Sodas
Buchi's Sparkling Probiotic Water is Naturally Carbonated & Low-Sugar
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Gen Z Mental Health Platforms
Batiste's Cause Marketing Platform Supports Gen Z Mental Health
Podcast-Collaborative Heartfelt Footwear
Claima Stores Joins Clarks Originals on a Shoe Design
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Gen Z Anti-Loneliness Funds
Hinge Combats Loneliness for Gen Z - $1M Fund
Community-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
AELIZA Joins New Currency on a Collaborative Tee
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
Collaborative Creative Writing Games
CrowdTales is a Multi-Player Continue-the-Story Game
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Flexible Pain Relief Patches
Kailo Flex Met Its Crowdfunding Goal in Just 45 Minutes
Thoughtful Outdoor Brand Campaigns
Craghoppers Launches the Cool, Still Campaign for AW 2023
Pre-Loved Apparel Initatives
Ba&sh Launches its US-Based Second Hand Resale Platform with Archive
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Uplifting Breast Cancer Initiatives
The Uncovered Project by Rethink Breast Cancer Supports BIPOC
Technical Mountain Bike Capsules
Rapha and Brain Dead Join Forces on a New Collection Together
Cell-Cultured Sausage Investments
Clever Carnivore Raised $7 Million to Invest in Cultivated Pork
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Insurance Brand Beers
Pet Insurance Company Fetch Created Fetch Pale Ale to Support a Non-Profit
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Charitable Zero-Waste Meals
Good Food Project Turns Excess Food into Meals for the Food Insecure
Slow Fashion Apps
Bandi's "New Year Reuseolution" Challenges Participants Not to Buy New Clothes
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Action-Oriented Mental Health Initiatives
TUNED IN To Mental Health Boosts Support & Curbs Stigma
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Upcycled Hand-Made Shoes
Crimagno Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign for its 'KOBI' Sneaker
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Gut-Friendly Kombucha Campaigns
Health-Ade's Thrill Your Gut Highlights the Benefits of Kombucha
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Customizable Youthful Headphones
Morrama Joins Batch.Works on the Kibu Headphone Design
Sustainably-Minded Lifestyle Sneakers
Proto Collective Unveils Its First Earth-Friendly Sneakers
Algae-Dyed Sustainable Clothing
Vollebak Joins Living Ink on a New Experimental T-Shirt
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Wellness-Themed Rental Pop-Ups
Wander Partners with Good Pharma to Showcase its Offerings
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Bali Sun-Inspired Collaborative Apparel
Potato Head and Boiler Room Launch a Joint Collection
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
NFT-Funded Children's Books
Cruikshank & Wallace's NFT Project Empowers Book Creators
Awareness-Raising Poverty Campaigns
Oxfam Australia Debuts a Platform Called 'Unaccept Inequality'
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Charitable Digital Brochures
C.O Cosméticos Partnered with SOS Pantanal on QR Code Initiative
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Empowering Watermark Campaigns
The UNFPA's 'bodyright' Campaign Brings Awareness to Online Rights
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Period Poverty Initiatives
The Period Promise Campaign Makes Basic Hygiene Goods More Accessible
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Award-Winning Fundraising Platforms
Pledge is Utilized by Companies, Nonprofits, and Individuals
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
Reflective Peer Support Platforms
HOPE Connects Struggling People to Their Future Selves
Crow Beak-Inspired Tweezers
Takahito Murakami and Researchers Design the Kuchibashi
Community Care Helpers
Senior Care App Tuktu Creates a Network of Taskers to Help with Small Jobs
Hygiene-Focused Fundraisers
Claw Crew's Hygiene for Hope Drive Collects Items for Those in Need
LGBTQIA + Charitable Auctions
FOLX Health Partnered with The Black Trans Advocacy Coalition
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Children-Supporting Trust Initiatives
The Children who Trust Again Campaign Supports Abuse Victims
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Charitable E-Bike Initiatives
Lectric Bikes Partnered with Mr. Beast to Give Away 600 Bikes
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Productivity-Enhancing Focus Sessions
SoulCycle Partners with Deep Work Platform FLOWN
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships