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
20
Creative Catalyst Tools
Hartford Museum Passport Encourages Teens to Enjoy Culture
19
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
14
Riveting Rap Research
Hip-Hop Word Count is a Visual Tool for Understanding the Culture
13
Literary Silhouette Art
NovelPoster Turns Books and Twitter Feeds into Artistic Outlines
12
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
7
Pandemic Theatre Shows
'Bedbugs: The Musical' Takes on New York City
6
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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Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
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Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
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NTD International Competitions Runs a Crowdfunding Campaign
Blockchain Copyright Platforms
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Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
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Snipy is a Social Network for Musicians to Connect with One Another
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Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
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Artistic Gaming Peripherals
Razer Has Launched a Collection Inspired by the Late Keith Haring
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Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
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Hardcore Hip Hop Collaborations
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Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
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