What is a Creator Account and what does it Look Like?

Applicants, entrants or submitters are what we call "Creators". Subsequently, the Creator Account serves as a single, clean hub where they can see every submission, entry, or application they’ve ever made across all Dapple-powered opportunities — no matter which organisation it was for. Instead of hunting through inboxes for confirmation emails or trying to remember which platform they applied through, everything lives in one place. Simple. Centralised. Stress-free.

The Creator Account is automatically created for someone the moment they fill out a Dapple form. There’s no separate sign-up process. No admin approval. No hoops.

Creators can sign in using:

No passwords required. Fewer security risks. Less friction.

For creators, especially those applying to multiple opportunities, things get messy fast. The Creator Dashboard solves that.

It allows creators to:

It brings transparency and control back to the applicant.

Creators see a clear list of their submissions across all organisations.

Each entry typically shows:

It’s a tidy overview of their creative activity.

If a creator starts an application but doesn’t finish it, it automatically appears in their Dashboard as a draft.

They can:

Organisations can also send draft reminder messages to gently nudge them back (if enabled).

Organisations can customise which stage information creators can see. For example, you might want to show to a creator that they have made it through to the First Round or simply that their application is In Progress or In Review.

This visibility is controlled by the organisation — but when enabled, it provides reassurance and clarity.

If the organisation allows it, creators can:

This avoids long email threads and keeps all communication tied to the specific submission. Everything stays organised.

When you send a message to a creator, it will appear in their inbox like a regular email. They will then be able to complete their submission or reply to the message by clicking on the link which will transport them straight to their page.

Then messages within their account will look similar to the organisation view.

Creators can also:

This is particularly useful for competitions, awards, exhibitions, and paid applications where receipts and confirmations matter.

The Creator Dashboard works beautifully on mobile.

That means a creator can:

No desktop required.

Creative work doesn’t happen at a desk 24/7 — and neither should submissions.

The Creator Dashboard is completely free for creators.

An account is automatically created when they first apply through Dapple. From there, they can access everything with:

No passwords. No password resets. Less friction. Better security.

The Creator Dashboard is a transparent, central hub that gives creators visibility and control over their submissions.

For organisations, it reduces support emails.

For creators, it removes uncertainty.

And for everyone involved, it makes the submission process feel a little more human.