Blog posts related to Crowdsourcing

10 Graphic Design Services That Are Perfect For Crowdsourcing Contests

Jessica Walrack - Tuesday, September 6, 2016

The need for creative assets is often ongoing in businesses, and without an inhouse designer or links to a professional, it can be hard to produce quality artwork that reflects the brand in the best light. Crowdsourcing through DesignCrowd provides access to more than 500,000 designers who are ready to create the assets you need. Read more

Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing: Are They the Same?

Jessica Walrack - Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Confused by the crowd-phrasing? You're not alone. These two words obviously do have a few things in common, like harnessing the power of a 'crowd', but are in fact very different in nature. This article should clear it up. Read more

How To Determine A Design Budget For Your Business

Jessica Walrack - Monday, May 9, 2016

Any modern business is going to need design services. For many business owners, it can be hard to determine just how much of their budget should be going to design. To figure this out, a business owner needs to evaluate their circumstances and base their design budget on a few different points. Read more

Typical Problems With Client Proposals Presented To Designers

Jessica Walrack - Thursday, May 5, 2016

The use of online talent marketplaces and crowdsourcing has opened a world of opportunity for designers to 'meet' businesses that need designs. However, some issues can come up when design professionals and businesses work together through these channels. Here's how to avoid a poor project proposal. Read more

How To Write a Design Brief in 10 Steps

DesignCrowd - Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Learn how to set a budget, deadline, and clear requirements for your design project. A detailed brief ensures smooth collaboration with designers. Read more

Design Contest Tips - The 5 Keys to Running a Successful Design Contest

DesignCrowd - Thursday, February 4, 2016

Discover how to get more entries for your design contest and get the most creativity from graphic designers. The 5 Keys to Running a Successful Design Contest Read more

DesignCrowd's Guide On How To Tell A Great Design From A Mediocre One

Divya Abe - Monday, December 28, 2015

When faced with dozens of design choices, you need some kind of system for evaluating them. Without any design expertise, this can seem like a scary task, but really a great design comes down to just a few key points. If you're worried you might inadvertently miss the highest quality entries, follow these simple steps to ensure you don't. Read more

7 Ways Crowdsourcing Will Grow Your Business

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, June 3, 2015

So you want to 'tap the minds of many'? From raising capital, hiring freelancers to social activism, science and much more, crowdsourcing has done wonders for businesses large and small. In this article we ask some questions to highlight the seven ways crowdsourcing will grow your business. Read more

10 Cool, Quirky Facts You Didn't Know About Crowdsourcing

Jo Sabin - Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Crowdsourcing has become wildly popular in recent years, but it has actually been around for quite a while. Used to design the Australian flag, the Sydney Opera House, and even the Icelandic constitution, there is a lot about crowdsourcing you may be surprised to learn. In this article Jo Sabin from DesignCrowd shares 10 cool quirky facts about crowdsourcing. Read more

9 of the World's Top 10 Brands Are Crowdsourcing so What Are You Waiting For?

Jo Sabin - Monday, December 22, 2014

The world’s top 10 brands may come as no surprise - Coca Cola, Apple, IBM, Google, Microsoft, GE, McDonald’s, Intel, Samsung, Toyota. Each iconic brand has carved its own distinctive path to brand differentiation. But did you know that 9 out of 10 of these top brands have used crowdsourcing to help them get there? Find out why. Read more

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