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'''Crowdspring''' (written "crowdSPRING", legally '''crowdSPRING, LLC''') is an ] for crowdsourced creative services.<ref> Crowdspring homepage</ref>
'''Crowdspring''' (written "crowdSPRING") is one of the largest marketplaces in the world for crowdsourced creative services. <ref> crowdSPRING homepage</ref> Entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, big Brands and agencies who need a custom logo design, website design, other graphic design, industrial design or copywriting post what they need, when they need it and how much they'll pay.<ref>http://www.socialtechpop.com/2010/09/lightbank-and-prizes-oh-my/</ref> Once posted, creatives from around the world (over 100,000 from 200 countries) submit actual work. Buyers choose from among actual work (currently an average of more than 110 entries per project), not bids and proposals. <ref> How crowdSPRING works</ref>


==Overview==
crowdSPRING was co-founded in May 2007 by Ross Kimbarovsky and Michael Samson. crowdSPRING launched its online marketplace publicly in May 2008. crowdSPRING is based in Chicago.<ref></ref><ref> Businessweek</ref><ref></ref><ref> Information Week</ref><ref>Christopher Steiner February 16, 2009 Forbes</ref><ref>Rafe Needleman June 12, 2008 CNet</ref> Crowdspring was co-founded in May 2007 by Ross Kimbarovsky and Michael Samson.<ref name=forbes>{{cite web|last1=Steiner|first1=Christopher|title=The Creativity of Crowds|url=https://www.forbes.com/forbes/2009/0216/062.html|website=Forbes|date=2009}}</ref> Crowdspring launched its online marketplace publicly in May 2008. Crowdspring is based in Chicago.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-mon-crowd-sourcing-crowdsprisep01,0,7478496.story|title=Creative designs, ideas get chance to stand out at CrowdSpring |website=] |publisher=|accessdate=14 July 2017}}</ref><ref> Businessweek</ref><ref></ref><ref> Information Week</ref><ref>Christopher Steiner February 16, 2009 Forbes</ref><ref>Rafe Needleman June 12, 2008 CNet</ref>


More than 200,000 graphic designers and writers from 200 countries work on Crowdspring.<ref>{{Cite web|last=LeFlore|first=Ann|date=2018-06-16|title=Crowdspring Review – Legit or Scam|url=https://9to5workonline.com/2018/06/16/crowdspring-review-legit-or-scam/|access-date=2020-10-21|website=9 to 5 Work Online|language=en}}</ref>
More than 100,000 graphic designers and writers from 200 countries work on crowdSPRING.<ref></ref> Unlike traditional marketplaces, where buyers select from among bids and proposals, crowdSPRING uses an innovative business model - buyers select from among actual designs to the buyer's specification, submitted by multiple designers. Buyers average more than 110 designs per project.<ref> crowdSPRING Stat Bar</ref> More than 25,000 entrepreneurs, small businesses and agencies from over 73 countries have leveraged crowdSPRING's creative community for help with graphic, web and industrial design, and for help with written content (including company and product names).<ref>Answers To Frequently Asked Questions crowdSPRING By The Numbers</ref>


⚫ == Blog ==
crowdSPRING handles full project management, file transfer, payment, legal contracts, and communication (public and private). Designers can create profiles and create portfolios on the site. The crowdSPRING marketplace offers comprehensive feedback, statistics, ratings, and community forums. crowdSPRING offers all buyers a money back guarantee <ref> How Does crowdSPRING Protect Intellectual Property</ref><ref> crowdSPRING By The Numbers</ref>
⚫ Crowdspring maintains a ] which was launched in mid-2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.crowdspring.com |title=Crowdspring Blog |publisher=Crowdspring}}</ref>


Crowdspring has faced ongoing criticism regarding its speculative business model, which involves asking designers and writers to submit completed work with no guarantee of payment unless their submission is selected.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Walker|first1=Rob|title=The Crowd Is Wise—but Can It Draw?|url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2011/05/the_crowd_is_wisebut_can_it_draw.html|website=Slate|date=May 31, 2011}}</ref> Critics argue that this practice can result in many contributors effectively working without compensation, despite Crowdspring collecting fees from clients.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://37signals.com/svn/posts/1253-the-nospec-campaign-vs-crowdspring|title=The NO!SPEC campaign vs. Crowdspring|accessdate=14 July 2017}}</ref>
⚫ == Awards ==


In some cases, participants have expressed frustration with delayed or missing payments, further fueling criticism about fairness and transparency on the platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.trustpilot.com/review/crowdspring.com|title=Crowdspring Reviews on Trustpilot|website=Trustpilot|accessdate=21 January 2025}}</ref> Crowdspring has responded to such feedback by stating that they provide a global platform to connect creatives with businesses and offer opportunities to grow their portfolios.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.crowdspring.com|title=Official Crowdspring Blog}}</ref>
] Small Biz of 2008, ] best people solution, 2008 finalist for the ], the Illinois Technology Association 2009 Newcomer, a top five finalist worldwide for a 2009 ] for Community, named an Official Honoree for the Services and Applications Category in the 13th Annual Webby Awards, and 2009 ] for best product/service (crowdSPRING was a 2010 finalist for best e-commerce site in the ], and a top five finalist for Tech America Foundation's American Technology Award in the Internet Services and E-Commerce category.


== Blog == ==References==
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⚫ crowdSPRING maintains a ] which was launched in mid 2008 and is ranked by ] to be among the top 50 marketing blogs in the world. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.crowdspring.com |title=crowdSPRING Blog |publisher=crowdSPRING}}</ref>


==Criticism== ==Further reading==
* . ]. pp. pt232–233.
When it launched publicly in mid 2008, the company and its business model received some criticism because crowdSPRING's marketplace works on a speculative model and challenges traditional ways of buying and selling graphic design, industrial design, and copywriting services. This is the process of asking professionals to complete custom work for the chance of getting payment.<ref> The NO!SPEC campaign vs. crowdSPRING,</ref><ref> Is Spec Work Evil? The Online Creative Community Speaks</ref>
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crowdSPRING, LLC
[REDACTED]
Company typePrivate
IndustryDesign
FoundedMay 2007
Founder
  • Ross Kimbarowsky
  • Mike Samson
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois, USA
Area servedWorldwide
ProductsCustom Logo Design, Website Design, Illustration, Marketing Materials, Industrial Design, Copywriting
Number of employees70
Websitewww.crowdspring.com

Crowdspring (written "crowdSPRING", legally crowdSPRING, LLC) is an online marketplace for crowdsourced creative services.

Overview

Crowdspring was co-founded in May 2007 by Ross Kimbarovsky and Michael Samson. Crowdspring launched its online marketplace publicly in May 2008. Crowdspring is based in Chicago.

More than 200,000 graphic designers and writers from 200 countries work on Crowdspring.

Blog

Crowdspring maintains a blog which was launched in mid-2008.

Crowdspring has faced ongoing criticism regarding its speculative business model, which involves asking designers and writers to submit completed work with no guarantee of payment unless their submission is selected. Critics argue that this practice can result in many contributors effectively working without compensation, despite Crowdspring collecting fees from clients.

In some cases, participants have expressed frustration with delayed or missing payments, further fueling criticism about fairness and transparency on the platform. Crowdspring has responded to such feedback by stating that they provide a global platform to connect creatives with businesses and offer opportunities to grow their portfolios.

References

  1. "Business Profile CrowdSpring, LLC". Better Business Bureau.
  2. Crowdspring homepage
  3. Steiner, Christopher (2009). "The Creativity of Crowds". Forbes.
  4. "Creative designs, ideas get chance to stand out at CrowdSpring". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  5. Company snapshot Businessweek
  6. Crowdsourced Design: Is Crowdspring the next iStockPhoto?
  7. review Information Week
  8. Christopher Steiner The Creativity of Crowds February 16, 2009 Forbes
  9. Rafe Needleman CrowdSpring leverages weasel economics June 12, 2008 CNet
  10. LeFlore, Ann (2018-06-16). "Crowdspring Review – Legit or Scam". 9 to 5 Work Online. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  11. "Crowdspring Blog". Crowdspring.
  12. Walker, Rob (May 31, 2011). "The Crowd Is Wise—but Can It Draw?". Slate.
  13. "The NO!SPEC campaign vs. Crowdspring". Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  14. "Crowdspring Reviews on Trustpilot". Trustpilot. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  15. "Official Crowdspring Blog".

Further reading

External links

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