In a world of user generated content, crowdsourced Super Bowl commercials and Skittles on Twitter, LG has decided to take tap the wisdom of crowds yet again - but this time they are asking for more than a 30-second Doritos spot. In a job posted to crowdSPRING on Monday, LG has issued a challenge to the crowdSPRING community: Design the future of mobile communication device.

The listing on crowdSPRING states what LG is looking for:

Predict what's next. What do you think mobile phones should look like in 2, 5, or 10 years? We are asking for your help. We're NOT looking for a long list of specs or phone ideas that already exist. We're looking for a cool new concept or "big idea" supported by usage scenario illustrations. Understand how your idea will be judged, and increase your chances of winning. Keep in mind, the LG logo must be included somewhere. Use the logo files provided (one is for light background and one is for dark).

And the prize for the winner or winners? $20,000 first award, $10,000 second award, $5,000 third award or one of the 40 (40!) $1000 awards that also come with a free LG cell phone.

To further incentivize the creative community, Autodesk has partnered with LG and crowdSPRING to offer particpants a free 15-day trial version of their SketchBook Pro product.

As with all crowdSPRING projects, the clock is ticking - so if you have a great idea, don't delay!

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