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

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Enormous Tablet Stands
The Hanfree iPad Stand is the Largest of Its Kind
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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
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Point-and-Shoot Smartphone Accessories
Red Pop from Beep Industries is Perfect for iPhone Photogs
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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
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Phenomenal Optical Gifts
Physical GIF Creates Tangible Items That are Derived From Digital Ones
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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
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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
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Modular Children's Guitars
The Loog Guitar is Designed to Make it Easier for Children to Shred
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Design-Centric Board Games
Game of Graphic Design Challenges Preconceptions About the Discipline
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Wacky Musical Mittens
Imaginary Marching Band Creates Traditional Sounds With Untraditional Means
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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
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Marvelous Marble Movies
The Mibsters Documentary Peers into the World of Competitive Marble Games
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Detached Summer Socializing
The Mobile Pool Party Project Brings the Party to the Streets
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Self-Referential Tees
The Kickstarter T-Shirt is a Creative Way to Self-Promote
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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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RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
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The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Streetwear Culture Music Partnerships
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Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
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Higround and Hideo Kojima Unite on a Sleek Black Accessory Line
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Squad Debuts a New Sponsor Button on Famous Birthdays
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CoryxKenshin Adapts his Monsters We Makes Series into an Anime
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
AI Rap Generating Tools
The Rap Generator Creates Original Songs and Lyrics
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Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
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Prompt IQ Helps Writers Share, Discover, And Test Creative Writing Ideas
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SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
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Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
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Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
Farmer-Supporting Branded T-Shirts
Carhartt & The Farmlink Project Collaborate on a New Initiative
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
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Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
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Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
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AI Rapper Music is an AI-Powered Platform That Simplifies Music Creation
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Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
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DGK Collaborates with the Rolling Loud Festival
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Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
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Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
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Spotle Unlimited is Like "Wordle" for Guessing Spotify Artists
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
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Humble Bundle Changes Game Distribution with Flexible Pricing
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'Tilted' is Coming to iOS Devices Later this January
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Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Movie Ticketing Company Relaunches
MoviePass Launches 'Dream Bigger' Campaign
AI Lyric Generators
This AI Tool Creates Catchy Songs to Impress Anyone with Writing Skills
Streaming Series Video Games
The 'Thronglets' Game is Inspired by a Black Mirror Episode
AI Startup Pitch Assistants
PitchBob.io Helps Entrepreneurs Refine and Hone Their Pitches
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
Design Inspiration Hubs
The Vault Curates Fresh Design Ideas With Quick, Easy Navigation
Weapon-Awareness Music
Logic's 'Iron Pipeline' Anthem Highlights the Gun Trafficking Crisis
Personalized Side Hustles
MyHustleAI Suggests Side Hustles Based on Your Interests and Skills
Indoor Houseplant Care Technology
SmartyPlants Debuts an Innovative Smart Sensor on Kickstarter
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Content Idea Generators
Spin The Wheel and Capture Content Ideas Based on Your Online Presence
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
Social Change-Promoting Skateboarding Programs
DGK Highlights Its Saved by Skateboarding Program
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
AI-Powered Gaming Investment Platforms
Slingshot Debuts a Novel Investing Model for Individuals
Writing Productivity Toolkits
Writer Dashboard Tracks Ideas, Projects, and Income in One Place
Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks
DGK Founder Stevie Williams Marks a Career Milestone
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
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
Musical Social Media Channels
Snipy is a Social Network for Musicians to Connect with One Another
Randomized Internet Pages
Project Random Shuffles the Internet to Retrieve Blog Posts and Pages
Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
Culture-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns
NTD International Competitions Runs a Crowdfunding Campaign
Funded Mobile Role-Playing Games
Azra Games Raised Over $42 Million to Develop 'Project Legends'
Artistic Gaming Peripherals
Razer Has Launched a Collection Inspired by the Late Keith Haring
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Creative Writing Toolkits
Scritika Helps Writers Craft Stories with Powerful and Easy-to-Use Tools
Canadian Hip-Hop Campaigns
Kardinal Offishall Collaborates with Hop Valley for 'Track-For-All'
Hardcore Hip Hop Collaborations
DGK Partners with Onyx to Commemorate BACDAFUCUP
Lyric Writing Assistants
Lyrcs Helps You Write Better Lyrics With Rhymes, Chords, And Flow
Upgraded Crowdfunding Platforms
Kickstarter Now Allows Users to Pledge for a Campaign Late
Idea Feedback Platforms
Only Ideas Helps You Showcase, Share, and Improve Your Startup Concepts
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DreamCanvas Creates Comic Adventures Starring Your Loved Ones
AI Songwriting Assistants
Lyric Ninja Helps Songwriters Overcome Creative Blocks with AI
Creative Journey Hubs
ContentCraft Guides Content Creators with Tools, Tips, and Monetization
Curated Startup Pitches
Startup Pitch Videos Curates Top Startup Pitches From Global Accelerators
Interactive Pitch Decks
Editapp Creates Trackable, Media-Rich Decks That Engage Investors
Pioneering Podcast Creator Networks
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The Data Poets Turns Images into Poetic Expressions
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Dark Akademia is a Curated Platform for Everything Aesthetic
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Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Entrepreneurship Term Guides
InvestRoster Dictionary Offers 600+ Terms for Entrepreneurs’ Success
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Artist-Inspired Entertainment Projectors
Yaber Introduces a Keith Haring Projector
Rap Practice Tools
Rhyme Time Sharpens Rap Skills With Three-Word Rhyming Challenges
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
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Find, Vet, and Book YouTube Sponsorships with Thoughtleaders.io
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FeedFund Sets Goals, Collects Donations and Track Progress
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Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
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'MixRift' Raised over $1.6M to Fund its Mixed Reality Game Development
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Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
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Swiftie.pro Puts Taylor Swift Fan's Knowledge to the Test
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Screenflick delivers iconic movie quotes and characters on demand
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IndieLeaderboard Tracks Your MRR and Compete with Other Indie Makers
Mom-Inspired Rap Generators
MamaRap Creates Raps for Your Mom for Mother's Day and Beyond
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The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
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BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
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