WisconsInnovation

When discussing the Threadless case in class today, I began to think about a very cool clothing boutique in Minneapolis, Design Collective. While it does not have an online component, I think the company is very innovate in its business structure, and also sells cool clothes. Design Collective's mission is to give local designers exposure and a retail outlet to sell their goods. To do this they solicit submissions from local designers and select the lines/products they like the best. I think the coolest part about all of this, and the best thing for the designers, is that the store includes a statement from the designer, their bio, and a mention on the website about what they do. Just another example of a company using crowdsourcing/submitting to not only help their business but also the local community. If you're in MPLS you stop by and check it out!