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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3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
GenAI Home Shopping Tools
Wayfair Muse Elevates the Customer Search Experience with AI
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Freelancer Empowerment Platforms
GigChampion Offers a User-Friendly Platform for Freelancers
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
AI-Powered Innovation Platforms
Mintel Spark Helps Brands with Concept Generation
AI Interior Design Tools
newroom.io Combines Creativity with Technology for Designers
AI-Generated QSR Items
McDonald's India Asks Fans to Create its Signature Collection with AI
AI Promo Code Platforms
SimplyCodes Combines AI and Crowdsourcing to Test Discount Codes
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Sustainable Showroom Designs
Humanscale's Showroom in Fulton Market is Eco-Conscious
Social Media Enhancers
Caption Generator Provides Custom Captions, Hashtags, and Music Suggestions
Transformative Social Media Platforms
WeAre8 is Designed to Prioritize Users Over Algorithms
Simplified Content Creation
FastContent Generates Daily Social Media Posts with Just One Click
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Brand-Influencer Collaboration Tools
Squad Debuts a New Sponsor Button on Famous Birthdays
Product Review Hubs
CherryPicks.Reviews Curates Top Products Through Data-Driven Insights
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
AI-Powered Interior Design Tools
SofaBrain Helps Designers Explore a Variety of Different Styles
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Design-Inspired Activewear Lines
The DSGN Studio AW24 Capsule is Available on boohoo’s Us Website
Customizable Modular Footwear Designs
Grounded People Apparel Debuts the Oyum Snap System
Group Ordering Retail Deliveries
Gopuff GoGroup Lets Multiple People Order Items for Delivery
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
GenAI Fashion Platforms
Raspberry AI Instantly Turns Sketches into Photorealistic Renderings
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Cultivated Meat Crowdfunding Campaigns
Mosa Meat is Raising Funds for R&D and More
Custom Sneaker Marketplaces
Sneakify Showcases and Connects Nike By You Enthusiasts in 1 Platform
Idea Validating Platforms
HeadStarter Helps Entrepreneurs Discover If Their Idea Exists
Custom Packaging Design Platforms
Roastar Debuts Its New Easy-To-Use Design Lab Interface
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Pay-What-You-Want Gaming Platforms
Humble Bundle Changes Game Distribution with Flexible Pricing
Social-First Car Campaigns
Škoda's Reddit Car Share Amplified the Voices of Passionate Fans
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Ecommerce Product Feedback Platforms
TestSquared Launches as a Reliable Product Review Platform
Freelance Job Alerts
UpScout Notifies Freelancers of Relevant Job Postings on UpWork
Data-Powered Second-Hand Trading Campaigns
Vinted Debuted the Re~invinted, a Data-Powered Campaign
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Real Estate Recommendation Platforms
KeyCrew Debuts a Real Estate Services Recommendation Platform
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Viral Face Generators
CrazyFace Generates Fun, Viral YouTube Faces from a User's Photos
Entrepreneur-Focused Online Marketplaces
Agora Exchange Caters to the Need of Creatives and More
Crowdfunding Platform Improvements
Kickstarter has Outlined its 2025 Roadmap of Platform Updates
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Equitable Design Capsule Exhibitions
Objective Studios Showcases the Calm Place Exhibition
Open 3D Printing Platforms
Zellerfeld Unveils a New Platform for 3D-Printed Footwear Designing
AI-Driven Consumer Goods Platforrms
Cpg Radar’s New AI-Driven Platform is Efficient
Community Engagement Platforms
Dmany Builds Loyal Communities to Fuel Growth and Success
Design Development Tools
Design Sight Bridges the Gap Between Design Mockups & Mobile Development
Collaborative Art Platforms
Everyone Draw Invites Artists to Create with Others on Infinite Canvas
Brand Expansion Crowdfunding Campaigns
Cape Cod’r Craft Cocktails Debuts a Crowdfunding Campaign
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Diabetes Research Crowdfunding Campaigns
Supersapiens Expands into the Diabetes Market
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Digital Accessibility Job Finders
Accessibility Cafe Helps Users Apply for Specialized Jobs
Competitor Insight Business Platforms
'RivalSense' Helps Brands Monitor Their Competitors
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
AI Design Critiquing Platforms
Roast My Design Helps You Improve with a Free Audit Using AI
Student-Specific Real-World Freelance Projects
Upwork Partners with Podium Education
AI-Powered Icon Creators
SketchMe.app Helps Create a Personalized Social Media Icon in Minutes
Ergonomic Transformative Chairs
Humanscale Shares More About the Radical Freedom Chair Design
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Culture-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns
NTD International Competitions Runs a Crowdfunding Campaign
Presentation Design Tools
Design and Customize Captivating Slides Effortlessly with Figma Slides
Online Startup Marketplaces
StartupsOnSale.com Buys & Sells Startups Without Commission Fees
Design Simplification Tools
PicsGenie Enables Quick Vector Design and Custom E-Commerce Creation
Idea Feedback Platforms
Only Ideas Helps You Showcase, Share, and Improve Your Startup Concepts
Business Feedback Platforms
Two Cents Helps Gather Constructive Feedback for Products and Services
Interactive Image Mapping
Image Mapping Lets Businesses Create Designs Seamlessly
Custom Design Concepts
'FREE Design Concepts' Offers Tailored Web Design From Experienced Experts
AI Home Design Searches
Collov AI Search Offers Personalized Home Design Insights and Inspiration
Social Forum Engagement Tools
Replyhub Uses AI to Join Reddit Discussions and Promote Your Product
Social Media Content Creators
Social Media Kit Simplifies Carousel Posts with Figma Templates
Upgraded Crowdfunding Platforms
Kickstarter Now Allows Users to Pledge for a Campaign Late
Creative Design Tools
Spectrum Grants Access to 100+ Premium Vector Shapes to Boost Projects
Personalized Comic Book Creation
DreamCanvas Creates Comic Adventures Starring Your Loved Ones
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Scaleable Freelance Tools
Productize Fast Helps Freelancers Looking to Transition and Scale
Toy Brick Organizing Platforms
Brickd Helps LEGO Fans Organize Collections, Share, and Connect
AI-Driven Visual Creation
EverArt Enables AI-Based Custom Visual Creation for Your Brand
Community-Driven Product Feedback
Peerfecter Facilitates Honest Feedback on Ideas and Products
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Engaging Customer Conversion Tools
FacePop Humanizes Customer Interactions Through Video
Social Rating Platforms
Rated is a Data-Driven Social Platform for Rating Media and More
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Universal Search Platforms
Reddo Allows You to Search Products, Companies, and Other Creations
Game Marketing Tools
Conduit.gg is a Marketing for Game Developers That's Great for Social Media
User Feedback Bridge Tool
Bridge Streamlines the Process of Gathering User Feedback
Fashion Discovery Platforms
Hangr Helps You Find Style Inspo and Ideas with Community Support
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Content Repurposing Tools
This Tools Allows Users to Reimagine Materials Across Various Platforms
Engaging Remote Work Solutions
Crewting Transforms Isolated Remote Workers into Teams
Design Inspiration Hubs
Collection Directory Offers Curated Design Inspiration for Professionals
Artistic QR Codes
QR Artwork Directory Creates QR Codes That Boost User Engagement
Design Showcase Platforms
todays.design Creates a Community of Artists Showing their Best Work
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Creative Collaboration Platforms
Buttonshift Simplify Projects with an Intuitive Approval Workflow
Virtual Entrepreneurial Workshops
autonom.me is Bridging the Gap Between Entrepreneurs and Makers
Launch Momentum Tools
ExtendHunt Boosts Visibility Through User-Driven Upvotes
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Privacy-Conscious Tools
The Fediverse Share Button is Designed to Enhance Content Sharing
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Hacker News Insights
Hacker Search Bridges the Gap Between Anecdotal Evidence and Expert Knowledge
Affordable Design Talent Finders
Design Scout Connects Users to Designers for Startup Projects.
Design-Forward Survey Builders
Visme Forms Offer Beautiful Designs to Create More Conversions
Tech Hiring Platforms
'Hackajob On-Demand' Connects Companies to Top Tech Contractors, Fast
Social Proof Enhancement Tools
Proofify Boosts Businesses with Compelling Content and Reviews
Content-to-Post Social Tools
Camoo Carousels Transforms Media into Carousel Posts for Social
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Streamlined User Feedback Tools
Upp.Vote Make Decisions with Centralized User Feedback
Incentive Automation Platforms
Shoutout Automates Growth with Rewards to Engage and Retain Users
In-Person Community Builders
Spon Empowers People to Build Up Their Communities
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools
Focus Group Simulators
This Tool Enables You to See a Product Through Thousands of Perspectives
AI Survey Feedback Tools
Surveyed Uses a Three-Step Process to Receive Customer Feedback
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Developer Sharing Platforms
Devlopea Enables Developers To Share Code Snippets, Media, & Diagrams
Feedback Collection Tools
Review Pasta Helps Businesses Organize the Reviews to Convert Customers
Survey-Style Employee Feedback Platforms
The 'Solo' Employee Feedback Platform is Anonymous
Visual Feedback Tools
LoomFlows Simplifies Product Feedback with Loom Videos and Annotations