Introduction to DesignCrowd

DesignCrowd is the future of graphic design - an online marketplace providing logo design, website design and print design services through design crowdsourcing. Design crowdsourcing provides access to freelance graphic designers and design studios around the world.

DesignCrowd has a 'virtual team' of 411,820 designers from around the world - helping you to tap into the very best international design talent, all for an affordable price.

DesignCrowd provides quality design, not just quantity via "Crowdsourcing 2.0" a fairer, sustainable, higher quality crowdsourcing where every designer can get paid and customers can browse our top graphic designers and hand-pick their favourites. To find out how it all works, visit our how it works page.

Goal

DesignCrowd aims to provide financial assistance to graduates in design or a related academic field to further their career and express their creative talents.

Scholarship Inclusions

AUD $1,000 grant to be used for:

• Attending a design related conference or event
• Assisting with your research/portfolio development
• Furthering your education

Your profile and/or designs prominently featured in DesignCrowd marketing material to help grow your personal brand:

• A post on the DesignCrowd blog in the form of an interview and round-up of your work
• A feature in the DesignCrowd customer newsletter to well over 200 hundred thousand customers
• Mentions on DesignCrowd social media profiles including Facebook, Twitter and Google+

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the scholarship.

• Australia citizen or permanent resident
• Full-time student at an Australian college/university that is accredited by a regional accrediting association
• Enrolled and studying in a related course including bachelor and/or master studies of Graphic/Digital Design, Multimedia, Fine Arts or Business
• Applicant must be able to show they are currently attending an Australian tertiary education institution

Other Considerations

• Preference will be given to a student that has indicated an interest and passion for design
• Faculty recommendations, leadership, design related work and experience will also be considered

Applying

Applicants should apply via email, enclosing:

• CV/resume
• Up to date design portfolio
• Name of institution, course name and relevant course application forms
• Contacts/names of two referees
• Up to 500 words on why you live for graphic design (and the last chance to plead your case)

Length of Scholarship: One semester

Closing Date/Deadline for entries: 31/10/2014

Application status: Open

Award winner will be notified in writing on or before 1 February 2015

Written by Clancy Clarke on Thursday, September 11, 2014

Clancy is the Organic Search manager at DesignCrowd. Clancy has over 7 years of online marketing experience and a passion for analytics. Get in touch via Google+.