A Creator in Dapple is anyone who makes a submission through one of your forms — the people sending in entries, applications, or work. You may also call them submitters, applicants or entrants. Every creator gets a single profile that follows them across every project they enter, tracking submissions, messages, payments, and any tags you've applied. Creators are distinct from Users — Users are your team, managing inbound work.
What's in a creator profile?
Section | What it shows |
Submission history | Every submission this creator has ever made to any of your projects. |
Messages | Every message exchanged between your team and the creator. |
Payments | Submission fees, tips, or any other payments collected from the creator. |
Tags | Creator Tags applied by your team (Alumni, VIP, Mentor, etc.). |
External links | Portfolios, CVs, social media, or any URLs the creator has added. |
Bio | Free-text bio the creator has added or your team has filled in. |
How is a Creator different from a User?
| Creator | User |
Who they are | Someone who submits to one of your projects | A member of your team managing inbound submissions |
Access type | A free Creator Account for tracking their submissions | Admin / Member / Reviewer access to your Dapple workspace |
Workspace they belong to | Their own personal Creator dashboard across every organisation | Your specific organisation's workspace |
Pays anything? | Only if you charge submission fees | Part of your Dapple subscription |
Why creator profiles matter
Centralised data — every submission, message, and payment from a creator lives in one place.
Better decisions — see a creator's full history before deciding on their latest submission.
Personalised communication — message templates use the creator's name automatically.
Tagging at scale — apply Alumni or VIP tags once, filter by them everywhere.