Kickstarter has grown dramatically in its popularity over the past couple of years and it is due to amazing projects like the rap lyric database by Tahir Hemphill. Whether it is a musical pair of gloves or pandemic theatre shows or even Kickstarter's own referential t-shirt, there is something here for everyone to admire.
The rap lyric database by Tahir Hemphill is certainly one of my favorites because of its complexity and scope, but there are so many good ones that I tend to like them all. Let this be the inspiration for your own Kickstarter project.
Implications - The popularity of crowd funding and micro payment platforms has exploded over the last couple of years. Websites like Kickstarter give artists a direct link to their patrons and brings about exciting projects. Companies should leverage Kickstarter as a promotional tool to attract a younger demographic.
43 Conspicuous Kickstarter Projects
From a Rap Lyric Database to a Transgressive Board Game:
Christopher DeLuca — Aug 5, 2011 — Art & Design
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Customizable Shoe Toys
The Delroy Dennisur Stance Project Brings DIY Artistry to Sneaker Culture
42
Enormous Tablet Stands
The Hanfree iPad Stand is the Largest of Its Kind
41
Suction Cup Smartphone Stands
The Oona iPhone Stand
40
Wall-Mounted Modular Flowerpots
The Urbio Vertical Garden is Perfect for Green-Thumbed Urbanites
39
Secret Stash Smartphone Cases
The iHit iPhone 4 Case Protects Your Phone and Your One-Hitter
38
Ingenious Coffee Coolers
These Coffee Joulies Can Cool Down and Warm Up Your Coffee with Ease
37
3D Smartphone Accessories
The Sthreeam 3D Camera Lets You Play James Cameron on Your iPhone
36
Point-and-Shoot Smartphone Accessories
Red Pop from Beep Industries is Perfect for iPhone Photogs
35
Crayonlike Electronic Pens
The Cosmonaut Stylus Writes Like a Dry Erase Marker
34
Boozey Bike Accessories
The Swarm Seat Clamp Features a Built-In Bottle Opener
33
Fashionable Reflective Outfits
We Flashy Makes Wearing Safety Clothing Socially Acceptable
32
Phenomenal Optical Gifts
Physical GIF Creates Tangible Items That are Derived From Digital Ones
31
Global Cinematic Captures
One Day on Earth is a Film Shot in Every Country in 24 Hours
30
3D Vinyl Puzzles
Record Monsters are Made of Recycled Vinyl Records
29
DIY Geodesic Tents
The Dome Kit is an Open-Source Project for Building Large Structures
28
Alienating Drawing Projects
Molly Crabapple Will Lock Herself in a Room in the Name of Art
27
3D-Printed iPad Cases
Fresh Fiber Creates a Tool for 3D Case Customization
26
Silicon Valley Board Games
Startup Fever Makes Your Internet Business Dreams a Reality
25
Amazing Aestheticized Board Games
Glory to Rome Given a Facelift by a Fan of the Game
24
Open-Source Toy Bricks
Blocklets are Primed to Be the Next Great Desktop Distraction
23
Pen-Transforming Styluses
The MORE/REAL Stylus Cap is Super Practical
22
Art-Printed Furnishings
Lumi Co. Offers Textile Art Printing Technology for Home Decor
21
Dual-Grip Electronic Pens
The Finger Stylus Looks Like a Magician's Wand
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Creative Catalyst Tools
Hartford Museum Passport Encourages Teens to Enjoy Culture
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Citizen Mapping Services
Jeffrey Yoo Warren Grapples With the Enormity of Gulf Spill
18
Universal Computer Gloves
The Keyglove Wearable Input Device Combines a Mouse and a Keyboard
17
Atypical Cap Removers
The iPhone Bottle Opener Case is Practical and Inconspicuous
16
Sky-High Photography
The BESPIN Photo Project Aims for Low Orbit Earth Exploration
15
Shark-Swallowing Holders
The Chums Vinyl Toy Prototype is a Tribute to Deep Sea Creatures
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Riveting Rap Research
Hip-Hop Word Count is a Visual Tool for Understanding the Culture
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Literary Silhouette Art
NovelPoster Turns Books and Twitter Feeds into Artistic Outlines
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Democratic Digital Tools
MixAr App Allows Anybody to Create Their Own Augmented Reality Content
11
Modular Children's Guitars
The Loog Guitar is Designed to Make it Easier for Children to Shred
10
Design-Centric Board Games
Game of Graphic Design Challenges Preconceptions About the Discipline
9
Wacky Musical Mittens
Imaginary Marching Band Creates Traditional Sounds With Untraditional Means
8
Dog-Friendly Zombie Flicks
Play Dead Spotlights the Canine Survivors of the Zombie Apocalypse
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Pandemic Theatre Shows
'Bedbugs: The Musical' Takes on New York City
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Transgressive Board Games
Cards Against Humanity is for People Whose Humor Knows No Boundaries
5
Marvelous Marble Movies
The Mibsters Documentary Peers into the World of Competitive Marble Games
4
Detached Summer Socializing
The Mobile Pool Party Project Brings the Party to the Streets
3
Self-Referential Tees
The Kickstarter T-Shirt is a Creative Way to Self-Promote
2
Era-Ending Documentaries
'All Things Must Pass' Looks at the Rise & Fall of a Musical Institution
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Spinning Statistical Narratives
Visual Budget Seeks to Create a Tool That Will Inspire
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AELIZA Joins New Currency on a Collaborative Tee
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Indoor Houseplant Care Technology
SmartyPlants Debuts an Innovative Smart Sensor on Kickstarter
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Artwork-Adorned Projectors
The Keith Haring Special Edition Yaber T2 Plus Projector is Playful
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
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Kazakh Company Launches a Blockchain Copyright Protection Platform
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Hip Hop-Honoring Exclusive Campaigns
Hennessy and cHIP sHOP Join Forces on a New Campaign
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
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Simplified Investment Platforms
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Graphic-Centric Minimal Streetwear
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Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
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Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
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Diabetes Research Crowdfunding Campaigns
Supersapiens Expands into the Diabetes Market
Commemorative Skateboarding Decks
DGK Pays Tribute to the Late Harold Hunter with a Special Debut
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
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Snipy is a Social Network for Musicians to Connect with One Another
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Content Creator-Friendly Music Libraries
RADAAR's Audio Library Can Enhance Content
Randomized Internet Pages
Project Random Shuffles the Internet to Retrieve Blog Posts and Pages
Artistic Gaming Peripherals
Razer Has Launched a Collection Inspired by the Late Keith Haring
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Image-To-Poetry Generators
The Data Poets Turns Images into Poetic Expressions
AI-Powered Influencer Management
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Canadian Hip-Hop Campaigns
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MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Hardcore Hip Hop Collaborations
DGK Partners with Onyx to Commemorate BACDAFUCUP
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
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GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
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The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
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Dark Akademia is a Curated Platform for Everything Aesthetic
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Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
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