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Inkd is an online print and design sales service company. Developed by Kelly Smith and the venture capital firm Second Avenue Partners, Inkd is a user-generated content marketplace, providing graphic designers with free personal storefronts where they can earn commissions.[1]
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Type of site | Shopping |
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| Key people | Kelly Smith, Kristoph Cichoki-Romanov |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | March 23, 2009 |
History edit
Kelly Smith developed the initial concept, which mirrored another company he co-founded called Imagekind with Adrian Hanauer.[2] Imagekind was subsequently sold to CafePress in 2008.[3]
Founded in 2009, under the name Pressplane, Inkd launched with an estimated 800 original designs.[2] The model allows users to preview and download designs, and customize them once they have completed the purchase. Most print designs are primarily available in vector graphics programs such as Adobe Systems, InDesign, and Illustrator, but the site also accepts submissions and offers templates for download in other formats such as Apple iWork and Microsoft Word.[citation needed]
Inkd was capitalized with a $1.7 million Series A venture round on September 23, 2008, by Second Avenue, Rich Barton, and Mika Salmi.[4]
References edit
- ^ Dudley, Briar (2009-03-23). "Kelly Smith unveils Inkd, an online print and graphics market". Seattle Times. Seattle Times. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ a b Russell, Terrence (24 March 2009). "Inkd opens for business-minded creative content". Venture Beat.
- ^ Cashmore, Pete (2006-07-25). "ImageKind Launches - CafePress for Wall Art". Mashable. Mashable. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
- ^ Nicole, Kristen (2008-09-23). "Imagekind founder raises $1.7M for another marketplace". VentureBeat. VentureBeat. Retrieved 2008-09-23.