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23 Examples of Crowdsourced Design

From Social Media Car Designs to Product Feedback Platforms

— October 9, 2014 — Marketing
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.
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Customizable Crowdsourced Fashion
Customizable Crowdsourced Fashion
Cut On Your Bias Lets You Vote on Designs & Alter Them
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Crowdsourced Village Artifacts
Crowdsourced Village Artifacts
Obermutten International Museum of Friendship Gets Items From Fans
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Crowdsourced Van Designs
Crowdsourced Van Designs
The 'My Sharpied Van' Project Lets Strangers Vandalize a Truck
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Crowdsourced Design Competitions
Crowdsourced Design Competitions
You Can Contribute to a Collaborative Hotel Design in New York
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Product Feedback Platforms
Product Feedback Platforms
Krush Helps Brands Decide What to Make Based on Visitor Votes
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Crowdsourced Burger Campaigns
Crowdsourced Burger Campaigns
Mcdonald's is Leaving the Fate of Its New Burger to the Public
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Crowdsourced Soccer Apparel
Crowdsourced Soccer Apparel
The La Celeste Olympic Shirts Represent the Uruguayan Olympic Team
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Crowdsourced Apartment Decor
Crowdsourced Apartment Decor
Pinterest Home Decor Addicts Will Determine What Goes into APT CB2
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Social Media Car Designs
Social Media Car Designs
Buick Turned to a Pinterest Board for Its Latest Concept Car Designs
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Gamer-Designed Concept Coupes
Gamer-Designed Concept Coupes
The Honda Forza Civic Si Was Designed for Virtual Racers
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Crowdsourced Olympic Helmet Designs
Crowdsourced Olympic Helmet Designs
Fans Voted for Lindsey Vonn Sochi Helmets by Cynthia Rowley
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Crowdsourced Illustrated Calendars
Crowdsourced Illustrated Calendars
Stay Grounded with This Artsy 2014 ‘Calendart’
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Building Block Crowdsourced Suits
Building Block Crowdsourced Suits
The LEGO Exo Suit is a Fun and Clever Design Voted on by Fans
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Crowdsourced Fast Food Tees
Crowdsourced Fast Food Tees
You Could Win $5,000 With Wendy Threads T-Shirt Design Contest
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Crowdsourced Burger Competitions
Crowdsourced Burger Competitions
McDonald's Burger Builder Lets Customers Customize New Sandwiches
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Crowdsourced Product Selections
Crowdsourced Product Selections
SuperBrugsen Crowdsources Local Product Suggestions
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Crowdsourced Pizza Cars
Crowdsourced Pizza Cars
Domino's Ultimate Delivery Vehicle Contest Asks for Consumer Help
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Crowdsourced Car Designs
Crowdsourced Car Designs
Nissan 'Project 370Z' Wants Your Help Building a New Auto
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Crowdsourced Space Suit Designs
Crowdsourced Space Suit Designs
Voting is Open to the Internet for the Next Z2 NASA Space Suit
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Crowdsourced Custom Trucks
Crowdsourced Custom Trucks
The Nissan Project Titan Truck is a Rugged, Military-Style Vehicle
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Crowdsourced Chip Contests
Crowdsourced Chip Contests
Lay's 'Do Us a Flavor' Challenge Asks Americans to Get Creative
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Crowdsourced Kitchen Designs
Crowdsourced Kitchen Designs
Valcucine Wants the Public to Help with its Latest Kitchen Design
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Artful Cup Design Contests
Artful Cup Design Contests
Starbucks' White Cup Contest Challenged Customers to Make Art on Cups
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