Crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular method for entrepreneurs when it comes to collecting data or raising funds, but crowdsourced design is also providing brands with an opportunity to engage with their customers in an interactive way. Whether it takes the form of a design contest or social media campaign where people send in their ideas, or the crowd is asked to vote on their favorites, there are a few different ways crowdsourced design can benefit a business.
Fast food is a common industry for crowdsourcing, as seen with crowdsourced burger competitions or crowdsourced pizza apps. With crowdsourced space suit designs, people could vote on NASA astronaut apparel. Product feedback platforms let consumers make suggestions and customize clothing and other goods. Gamer-designed concept coupes were created and decided on by video game enthusiasts themselves.
23 Examples of Crowdsourced Design
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Crowdsourced Kitchen Designs
Valcucine Wants the Public to Help with its Latest Kitchen Design
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Artful Cup Design Contests
Starbucks' White Cup Contest Challenged Customers to Make Art on Cups
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Crowdsourced Olympic Helmet Designs
Fans Voted for Lindsey Vonn Sochi Helmets by Cynthia Rowley
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Crowdsourced Space Suit Designs
Voting is Open to the Internet for the Next Z2 NASA Space Suit
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Crowdsourced Pizza Cars
Domino's Ultimate Delivery Vehicle Contest Asks for Consumer Help
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Crowdsourced Burger Competitions
McDonald's Burger Builder Lets Customers Customize New Sandwiches
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Crowdsourced Apartment Decor
Pinterest Home Decor Addicts Will Determine What Goes into APT CB2
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Crowdsourced Chip Contests
Lay's 'Do Us a Flavor' Challenge Asks Americans to Get Creative
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Crowdsourced Car Designs
Nissan 'Project 370Z' Wants Your Help Building a New Auto
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Crowdsourced Custom Trucks
The Nissan Project Titan Truck is a Rugged, Military-Style Vehicle
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Gamer-Designed Concept Coupes
The Honda Forza Civic Si Was Designed for Virtual Racers
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Crowdsourced Fast Food Tees
You Could Win $5,000 With Wendy Threads T-Shirt Design Contest
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Social Media Car Designs
Buick Turned to a Pinterest Board for Its Latest Concept Car Designs
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Crowdsourced Van Designs
The 'My Sharpied Van' Project Lets Strangers Vandalize a Truck
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Crowdsourced Burger Campaigns
Mcdonald's is Leaving the Fate of Its New Burger to the Public
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Crowdsourced Design Competitions
You Can Contribute to a Collaborative Hotel Design in New York
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Crowdsourced Illustrated Calendars
Stay Grounded with This Artsy 2014 ‘Calendart’
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Product Feedback Platforms
Krush Helps Brands Decide What to Make Based on Visitor Votes
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Building Block Crowdsourced Suits
The LEGO Exo Suit is a Fun and Clever Design Voted on by Fans
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Crowdsourced Village Artifacts
Obermutten International Museum of Friendship Gets Items From Fans
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Crowdsourced Soccer Apparel
The La Celeste Olympic Shirts Represent the Uruguayan Olympic Team
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Crowdsourced Product Selections
SuperBrugsen Crowdsources Local Product Suggestions
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Customizable Crowdsourced Fashion
Cut On Your Bias Lets You Vote on Designs & Alter Them
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All-Terrain Conquering SUVs
The New Land Rover Dominates Earth's Harshest Landscapes
Sultry Shopping Lookbooks
The Stefan Giftthaler Photography Series is Heavily Retro
Rugged Camping Trailers
The Turtleback Trailer is Designed to Keep You Safely Equipped Outdoors
Rustic Mobile Campers
This Truck Adds Elements of Luxury to Mobile Camping
Bendable Kitchen Appliances
This Flexible Metal Grater Makes Cooking Easier
Precarious Pinching Wine Racks
The AC Bottle Holder Grips Vessels, Looking Delicate and Dicey
Fast Food Tattoos
This Norwegian Teen Gets His McDonalds Receipt Tattooed on His Arm
Ethereal Ethnic Fashions
The Jose Ferreira Chinatown Shoot Fuses Couture and Culture
Upscale Fast Food Cafes
This Fast Food Restaurant Design Encourages Lounging
Open Source Indoor Greenhouses
The MEG by Yradia Makes Homegrown Fruits and Vegetables Easier
Baroque Kitchen Designs
This Modern Kitchen Design is Both Masculine and Delicate
Classic Cartoon LEGO Sets
The Official Simspons LEGO Set Has Finally Been Created
Curvy Culinary Implements
The Barbry Kitchen Utensils Take Full-Bodied Forms as Aesthetic Flavor
Open-Concept Compact Cottages
Claim Architecture Creates a Spacious Get Away on a Small Lot
Booze-Infused Brain Bites
These Yummy Halloween Jello Shots Won't Turn Your Guests Into Zombies
Cosmic Creature Art
NASA’s Images Look Like Space Creatures
Daylight-Drawing Houses
The 'Shirokane House' is Designed to Maximize Daylight And Ventilation
Dainty Illustrated Pooch Products
'Three Cheers for Corgis' Make Accessories for Corgi Enthusiasts
Glitzy Gold Kitchen Appliances
The Gold Retro Fridge is Adorned with Shimmering Swarovski Crystals
Haunting Building Block Creations
Michael Doyle’s Spooky LEGO Haunted Houses Look Eerily Rea
Brand Identity Infographics
Discover How Corporate Branding is Essential to New Businesses
Rugged Expedition Vehicles
The EarthRoamer Xpedition Vehicle Can Take You Pretty Much Anywhere
Luxe Leather Car Luggage
McLaren Releases Exclusive Luggage & Sports Car Accessories
Adventures with Purpose
Sam Bruce Shares 10 Ethical Holiday Providers of Sustainable Tourism
Rebranded Detective Cups
This Sherlock Holmes Coffee Cup Cleverly Parodies the Starbucks Mug
Mod Mediterranean Villas
Relais Blu Belvedere Offers Contemporary Amalfi Accommodations
Space-Inspired Scarves
This Outer Space Scarf is Out-of-This-World
Comical Olympic Travel Ads
The Escape the Madness Campaign Encourages Visiting Ireland
Minimalist Baking Carts
Mjolk and Studio Junction Design a Timeless Yet Modern Kitchen Surface
Hotel Guest-Curated Calendars
The Standard Hotel's 2014 Calendar Brings its Guests to Life
Guerilla Supermarket Art
Toronto Street Artist Aiden Glynn Plays Hilarious Mario Prank
LGBT Parody Olympic Sites
This Website Protests Sponsorship of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games
Meth Lab Building Block Sets
The Breaking Bad Lego Lab Playset isn't Quite Designed for Children
$54 Custom Coffees
This Expensive Starbucks Drink is a Loaded-Up Mocha Frappuccino
Teeth-Baring Box Branding
The New McDonald's Mascot is a Happy Meal Box with a Toothy Smile
Handsome Hinged Fixtures
The Swing Arm Wall Scone Can Be Pivoted to Your Preferred Angle
Crowdsourced Album Art
2 Chainz Put Out a Call on Instagram for Graphic Designers
Utterly Unpopular Social Network Infographics
This Infographic Examines Failed Social Media Sites
Fast Food Spanish Donuts
McDonald's Japan Introduces a Mouthwatering McChurro
Practical Wall Pouches
These CB2 Wall Pockets Store All Sorts of Little Possessions Accessibly
Illuminating Snowboard Boots
The Nike LED Snowboarding Boots Will Light Up Your Board
Interactive Avatar-Making Billboards
McDonald's Little Piccadilly is an Interactive Advertisement
Incredibly Speedy Fast Foods
McDonald’s Japan Increases Productivity in Speed-Boosting Campa
Sporty Metallic Olympic Suits
NIKE's USA Olympic Uniforms Are Cozy & Packed with Patriotic Details
Hipster-Inspired Hatchbacks
The Honda Gear is for Those Done with Conventional Eco-Cars
Hi-Tech Tourist Centers
'Escale Numerique' Looks to Take Tourism to the Next Level
Fast Food Diorama Ads
The McDonald’s Happy Meal 2013 Campaign Promotes Children's Creativity
Nostalgic Fast Food Toys
These Super Mario McDonalds Toys are Fun Collectibles for Many Age Groups
Personified Social Platform Videos
The Social Media Parody Video by Cracked is Accurately Depicted
Nationalistic Snowboarding Gear
Canada's 2014 Winter Olympic Uniform for Snowboarders is Hi-Tech
Cruciform Timber Seating
The Plus Side Table Has a Few Positive Draws for Furnishing Your Home
Bean-Topped Frappuccinos
Starbucks is Serving Up Red Bean Green Tea Frappuccinos in Hong Kong
Sleek Indian CUVs
The Honda Vision XS-1 Makes Its Debut at the 2014 New Delhi Auto Expo
Democratic Activist Apps
Loomio Enables Crowdsourced Decision Making for Protests and Non-Profits
Crowdsourced Anti-Violence Services
Genocide Prevention Comes in the Form of Rumor-Squashing Texts
Patchwork Americana Sportswear
Burton Designs Snowboarding Outfits for the American Olympic Team
Flying Frog Photobombs
This NASA Frog Photobomb Attempts to Beat the NASA Launch to Fame
Alphabetical All-Encompassing Burgers
The Alphabetical Sandwich Provides Flavor from A to Z
Banned Exploding Cola Commercials
The Sodastream Ad Depicting Bursting Bottles Gets Banned
Unfurling Solar Panels
The Origami in Space Project by BYU Focuses on Cost and Creativity
Crowdsourced Roadkill-Prevention Apps
The Uburu App Aims to Reduce Instances of Roadkill in Brazil
Cussing Motivational Calendars
This Motivational Calendar will Put an End to Your Procrastination
Brutishly Powerful ATVs
The Can-Am Outlander 6x6 ATV is Built for Ultra-Rugged Terrain
Multitasking Silicone Scoopers
The Dash Measuring Spoon Gauges a Different Quantity on Every Side
Tourist-Attracting Smartphone Campaigns
The ‘Post from Japan’ App Harnesses Picture Po
Clementine Crate Cupboards
Use Recycled Produce Boxes for a Creative DIY Wall Shelf
Futuristic Eco-Hatchback Concepts
This Concept Honda Hatchback is a Futuristic Grocery-Getter
Check-In Popularity Charts
The Facebook Social Landmarks Infographic is Worldly
Fantasy Toy Block Figurines
These Game of Thrones LEGO Toys are Great Gifts to Fans of the Series
Cranium Freezing Accessories
The Skull Ice Cube Mold From CB2 Features a Cleverly Creepy Design
Sophisticated French Calendar Illustrations
Artist Pierre Le-Tan Creates Chic 12-Month Drawings
Fashion-Fueled Community Initiatives
Royal Dynamite T-Shirts Generate Buzz About Education Issues
Iconic Building Block Cars
These Iconic Cars From 80s Movies Have Been Rebuilt in LEGO
Kaleidoscopic Coffee Branding
The Starbucks Brezza Blend is Psychedelic for Summer
Lettuce-Leaf Rain Gear
The Vegetabrella Proves that Veggies are Practical
Crowdsourced Public Abuse Reports
Safecity is Attempting to Map Unsafe Spaces in Indian Cities
Stacked Sausage Burgers
McDonald’s China Offers the New Sausage Double Beef Burger
Crowdsourced Campaign Charts
Discover if Growth in Crowdfunding Statistics Can Help Your Business
Versatile All-Terrain Vehicles
The Audi Allroad Brake EV Will be Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show
Paint-Dipped Mug Designs
The Band of Outsiders x Starbucks Collaboration Revamps the Classic Cup
Heat-Powered Spacesuits
Kansas State University Engineers Tackle Other Forms of Power for Space
Personified Feeling Ads
The McDonald’s Easy Morning Campaign Promotes Better Moods
Natural Summer Sodas
Starbucks is Adding Three Natural Soda Drinks to Its Summer Menu
Anime-Inspired Block Strcutures
This Pokemon LEGO Mashup Turns the Famous Animals into Mini Robots
Gridded Geometry Decor
The Colorblock Pentagon Appetizer Plate from CB2 is Vivid
Beefy Off-Road Cars
The Fiat Panda Cross is Built to Traverse Treacherous Terrain
Personalized Supermarket Prices
Kroger Rewards Gives Customers Discounts Based on Shopping History
Patriotic Fast Food Ads
This McDonald’s Olympic Ad Celebrates the Victories of the Past
Quirky Character Cushions
The Limited Edition Rarrr Dolls are Silly and Humorous
Moon Rock-Infused Beers
The Moon Beer is Celestially High in Salt and Mineral Content
Building Block Mecha Monsters
The Stormbringer Pokemon Lego Creations Revitalize
Typographic Coffee Campaigns
Jessica Hische Illustrated Unique Starbucks Latte Orders on Desserts
Race-Ready Minivans
The Pikes Peak Honda Odyssey is Set to Conquer the Iconic Hill Climb
Groovy Santa Statues
The Disco Gnome from CB2's Novogratz Holiday Collection is Festive
X-Rayed Spacesuit Photography
The 'Suited for Space' Exhibit Shows the Inners of a Spacesuit
Aquatic Holiday Decor
The Jellyfish Ornament from Cb2 Embraces an Underwater Concept
Ocean-Crossing Beer Fridges
Molson's Beer Fridge Project Preps Canadians for the Olympics
Crowdsourced Dating Apps
Lauren Mccarthy's Dating Experience Utilizes the Capabilities of the Web
Ambitiously Modified Race Cars
The Acura TLX GT Race Car Made Its Debut at The 2014 NAIAS
Stylish Silicon Espresso Cups
Bright Silicon Covers Make You Look Stylish While Drinking Espressos
Crowdsourced Soccer Apparel
The La Celeste Olympic Shirts Represent the Uruguayan Olympic Team
Shared Expertise Medical Apps
SharePractice Medical App Helps Doctors Advise the Best Treatments
Compact Adventure SUVs
The 2015 Jeep Renegade Appeals to Urban Drivers with a Thirst for Adventure
Crowdsourced Sensory Exhibits
Mecedes-Benz '#Untamed -- A Digital Photo Installation' Fascinates
Hi-Tech Pumpkin Carvings
NASA's Annual Pumpkin Carving Competition Has Amazing Designs
Rugged Amphibious SUVs
The Amphibicruiser is an Amphibious Vehicle That Runs on Road and Water
Crowdsourced Home Redesign Sites
CoContest Lets Architects Compete Online for Your Project
Creative Celebratory Calendars
Every Day is a Holiday With this Cute SolitudePress 2014 Calendar
Feces-Focused Calendars
Mark Your Sh*t Down on the Same Sh*t Calendar
Crowdsourced Medical Photo Apps
'Figure 1' is an Instagram-Like Medical App for Doctors
Global Eco Monitoring Platforms
Fab Lab Aims to Monitor the World with the 'Smart Citizen Kit'
Customizable Crowdsourced Fashion
Cut On Your Bias Lets You Vote on Designs & Alter Them
Fiery Remixed Pork Nuggets
A McDonald’s Chain Offers Customers a Chance to Try Spicy Pork Mc
Improvised Olympic Practice Videos
The Belgian Olympic Committee Shows Athletes Without Snow
Crowdsourced Shelter Platforms
The 'Airbnb Disaster Response' Helps Victims Find Free Lodging
Curling Commentary Film Promos
The Ron Burgundy Curling Commentary is Comedy Gold
Patriotic Winter Games Gear
Athletes Are Excited About HBC’s Olympic Games Gear
Crowdsourced Self Portraiture Apps
The French Girls App Lets Strangers Turn Your Selfies into Art
Crowdsourced Survey Sites
UserScout Connects and Helps to Refine Marketing Focus Groups
Customizable Building Block Calendars
Design Your Date Keeper with the Perpetual Puzzle Calendar
Hanging Fruit Baskets
This Fruit Basket Hangs from the Ceiling and Keeps Your Fruit Fresh Longer
Crowdsourced Dictionary Terms
Collins Dictionary Asks People to Submit New English Words
Crowdsourced Health Sites
Crowdmed Diagnoses Medical Mysteries Using Professionals and the Public
Building Block Stress Tests
This Machine Tests How Many Times LEGO Can be Used Before Breaking
Supermarket Social Experiments
Shoppers Get Asked Odd Questions in This Supermarket Prank Video
Caffeinated Cookie Drinks
Starbucks Japan is Now Blending in an Entire Chocolate Cookie in a Drink
Supervillain Fun Houses
This LEGO Joker Fun House Has the Whole Rogues Gallery in for a Good Time
Simplistic Gradient Calendars
This Studio Designs a Gradient Calendar That's as Simple as it Looks
Photocentric Friendship Infographics
This Chart Details Why Pinterest Use is on the Rise
Contemporary Compact SUVs
The 2015 Honda Fit Will Be Unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show
Crowdsourced Laundry Mats
La Machine Du Voisin Connects Laundry Doers with Available Machines
Olympic Champion Booze Openers
Open Your Beers Like a Champion with Your Gold Medal Bottle Opener
Souped-Up Suburbia Icons
The Bisimoto Honda Odyssey Packs 1,029 Horsepower
Refreshing Summer Slushies
The Arnold Palmer Coolatta is a Frozen Beverage for the Ages
Speedy Family Car Updates
The Volkswagen Golf R Holds Its Own for Family and Speed at the Detroit
Playful Customizable 3D Calendars
Add Character to Your Date Keeper with this 3D Calendar
Country Star Literacy Programs
Braid Paisley and Pepsico Launch 'Tune in to Giving'
Record-Breaking Lawn Mowers
Bobby Cleveland's Snapper Mower Holds a World Record