designclue was a global, online, crowdsourcing platform, founded by PurpleCow Inc. established in 2012 and closed in 2017. In the website, companies, organizations, individuals created custom "Contest" to find independent
freelance
''Freelance'' (sometimes spelled ''free-lance'' or ''free lance''), ''freelancer'', or ''freelance worker'', are terms commonly used for a person who is self-employed and not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term. Freelance ...
creators and purchase their creatives.
Independent contractors (mostly designers) created online profiles and portfolios, submit proposals to each contests, and collaborate and receive payment through the designclue website.
Background
* December 2011 - Won the 1st prize in Japanese incubation contest "Startup Challenge 5th" and funded US$30,000.
* June 2012 - PurpleCow Inc. has been Established in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
* September 2012 - Launched closed beta version of "designclue", the crowdsourcing service specializing in Designers.
* November 2012 - Moved the office to Yanagibuild (Roppongi).
* February 2013 - Funded 147,000 US$ by Incubate Fund and East Ventures.
* March 2013 - Aligned with STORES.jp, an easy online EC store platform, and started producing online shop logo for free.
* April 2013 - Aligned with Frekul, a free music distribution SNS, and started artist-friendly designs productions.
* June 2013 - Moved the office to Roppongi build.
* 2017 - Company closed.
In 2013, designclue was used by users from 65 countries including Japanese.
Other sites that provide similar services are
Freelancer,
DesignContest,
Talenthouse
Talenthouse is a social network site owned by Talenthouse AG, a public company based in Switzerland that also owns other services including EyeEm, Ello, Jovoto, Zoopa, and Creative Commission.
History
Talenthouse was co-founded in 2009 by Co-CE ...
.
Awards and recognition
designclue was awarded in one of the biggest Japanese Tech conference "IVS 2012".
See also
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Freelance marketplace
''Freelance'' (sometimes spelled ''free-lance'' or ''free lance''), ''freelancer'', or ''freelance worker'', are terms commonly used for a person who is self-employed and not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term. Freelance w ...
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Crowdsourcing
Crowdsourcing involves a large group of dispersed participants contributing or producing goods or services—including ideas, votes, micro-tasks, and finances—for payment or as volunteers. Contemporary crowdsourcing often involves digita ...
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Kolabtree
References
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External links
www.designclue.co
Online marketplaces of Japan
Freelance marketplace websites