Urban Outfitters and Squarespace Want You to Quit Your Day Job

NEW YORK, April 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Squarespace and Urban Outfitters are pleased to announce that they will be giving $20,000 in start-up funds to one independent designer or entrepreneur through the UO & Squarespace Dreamers + Doers Start-Up Contest. The contest will support an emerging artist, designer or tech innovator looking to turn their dream into a reality.

"We're excited for the opportunity to collaborate with Squarespace on this initiative and support young, rule-breaking, creative entrepreneurs — their self-starting mentality is the cornerstone of the Dreamers + Doers concept and of the Urban Outfitters brand," said Rachel Albright, Urban Outfitters Director of Content + Curation.

The Dreamers + Doers contest asks contestants to create a Squarespace Cover Page for their business and/or portfolio and include a sample of their work. One winner will be selected from a panel of Squarespace and Urban Outfitters judges and will be awarded  $20,000 to help launch his or her business, an exclusive feature and coverage on the Urban Outfitters' website, a two-year subscription to Squarespace, and a mentorship session with a Squarespace pro. The winner will also receive a round-trip ticket to New York City and the opportunity to participate in an Innovation Panel at the 2015 Northside Festival.

The contest is open to all U.S. residents ages 18 and up and will run for two weeks from April 6 to April 20. One winner will be announced on May 4. Individuals can enter their site, product, or service, at dreamersanddoers.urbanoutfitters.com.

About Squarespace
Squarespace's mission is to provide creative tools that power the future of the web. From designers creating the next generation of web and mobile experiences, to anyone managing their own online presence for the first time, Squarespace provides elegant solutions that set new standards for online publishing. By focusing our efforts on the fusion of design and engineering, we strive to create long-lasting products that delight and surprise our customers. Squarespace's team of more than 480 is headquartered in downtown New York City with offices in Dublin and Portland. For more information, visit http://www.squarespace.com/about

About Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters is a lifestyle retailer dedicated to inspiring customers through a unique combination of product, creativity and cultural understanding. Founded in 1970 in a small space across the street from the University of Pennsylvania, Urban Outfitters now operates over 200 stores in the United States, Canada and Europe, offering experiential retail environments and a well-curated mix of women's, men's, accessories and home product assortments. For more information visit Urban Outfitters at www.urbanoutfitters.com

Press Contacts
Terry Wei
Squarespace
[email protected]
406.282.1247

Rachel Albright
Urban Outfitters
[email protected] 
215.454.7494

Please visit www.squarespace.com/press for more information.

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