Frequently Asked Questions

Any South-Asian creator working in music, film, fashion, visual arts, or other creative fields can sign up. Profiles are validated before appearing on the map to ensure quality and authenticity.

Emerging creators are new to the platform or building their portfolio. They can browse projects, apply to collaborations, and build their network. Verified creators have been reviewed and approved for quality, experience, and cultural relevance. They can post projects, hire collaborators, and get featured on our podcast.

Simply sign up with your email or Google account, complete your profile with your creative category, bio, social links, and location. Our team will review and validate your profile within 24-48 hours.

The map shows all active creators globally. Pins indicate availability, tier, and active collaboration requests. Click a pin to view a profile and send inquiries. You can filter by category, tier, location radius, and availability status.

From your dashboard, click "Create Request," fill in the title, category, brief, and timeframe. Your pin will show a pulsing flair on the map, making it easy for other creators to discover your project.

Click on any creator's pin on the map and use the "Send Inquiry" button to start a conversation. All messages are threaded in your inbox for easy communication.

Phase 1 is completely free for all creators. All creator-to-creator collaboration features are free. Future monetization features may include premium tiers or subscription options for additional benefits.

Payments are negotiated directly between creators outside the platform. Bad & Desi facilitates connections only. We don't take any commission on creator-to-creator collaborations.

Start as an Emerging creator and build your portfolio through collaborations on the platform. Our team reviews active creators for verification based on quality of work, engagement, and contribution to the community. You can also apply directly if you have an established portfolio.

Verified creators can: post projects and hire collaborators globally, get featured on our podcast, receive professional content assets, access dedicated exposure channels, and build credibility with the Verified badge.

Brand and sponsor portals are planned for Phase 2, after we onboard 5,000 active creators. Brands will be able to discover and hire creators for campaigns, with Bad & Desi facilitating premium collaborations.

Currently, the platform is creator-to-creator only. Once brand features launch, you'll be notified and can opt-in to brand collaboration opportunities based on your preferences.

All profiles and communications are secure. We follow strict data protection standards with encrypted storage and secure authentication. Your email and personal information are never shared with third parties.

Yes! You can set your availability status and control your profile visibility. Verified creators have additional controls over project visibility and who can apply to their collaborations.