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43 Conspicuous Kickstarter Projects

From a Rap Lyric Database to a Transgressive Board Game

— August 5, 2011 — Art & Design
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.
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Spinning Statistical Narratives
Spinning Statistical Narratives
Visual Budget Seeks to Create a Tool That Will Inspire
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Detached Summer Socializing
Detached Summer Socializing
The Mobile Pool Party Project Brings the Party to the Streets
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Era-Ending Documentaries
Era-Ending Documentaries
'All Things Must Pass' Looks at the Rise & Fall of a Musical Institution
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Self-Referential Tees
Self-Referential Tees
The Kickstarter T-Shirt is a Creative Way to Self-Promote
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Citizen Mapping Services
Citizen Mapping Services
Jeffrey Yoo Warren Grapples With the Enormity of Gulf Spill
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Wacky Musical Mittens
Wacky Musical Mittens
Imaginary Marching Band Creates Traditional Sounds With Untraditional Means
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Marvelous Marble Movies
Marvelous Marble Movies
The Mibsters Documentary Peers into the World of Competitive Marble Games
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Shark-Swallowing Holders
Shark-Swallowing Holders
The Chums Vinyl Toy Prototype is a Tribute to Deep Sea Creatures
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Transgressive Board Games
Transgressive Board Games
Cards Against Humanity is for People Whose Humor Knows No Boundaries
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Democratic Digital Tools
Democratic Digital Tools
MixAr App Allows Anybody to Create Their Own Augmented Reality Content
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Sky-High Photography
Sky-High Photography
The BESPIN Photo Project Aims for Low Orbit Earth Exploration
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Riveting Rap Research
Riveting Rap Research
Hip-Hop Word Count is a Visual Tool for Understanding the Culture
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Alienating Drawing Projects
Alienating Drawing Projects
Molly Crabapple Will Lock Herself in a Room in the Name of Art
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Pandemic Theatre Shows
Pandemic Theatre Shows
'Bedbugs: The Musical' Takes on New York City
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Atypical Cap Removers
Atypical Cap Removers
The iPhone Bottle Opener Case is Practical and Inconspicuous
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Global Cinematic Captures
Global Cinematic Captures
One Day on Earth is a Film Shot in Every Country in 24 Hours
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Modular Children's Guitars
Modular Children's Guitars
The Loog Guitar is Designed to Make it Easier for Children to Shred
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Silicon Valley Board Games
Silicon Valley Board Games
Startup Fever Makes Your Internet Business Dreams a Reality
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Creative Catalyst Tools
Creative Catalyst Tools
Hartford Museum Passport Encourages Teens to Enjoy Culture
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Dog-Friendly Zombie Flicks
Dog-Friendly Zombie Flicks
Play Dead Spotlights the Canine Survivors of the Zombie Apocalypse
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Dual-Grip Electronic Pens
Dual-Grip Electronic Pens
The Finger Stylus Looks Like a Magician's Wand
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Phenomenal Optical Gifts
Phenomenal Optical Gifts
Physical GIF Creates Tangible Items That are Derived From Digital Ones
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Art-Printed Furnishings
Art-Printed Furnishings
Lumi Co. Offers Textile Art Printing Technology for Home Decor
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DIY Geodesic Tents
DIY Geodesic Tents
The Dome Kit is an Open-Source Project for Building Large Structures
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Amazing Aestheticized Board Games
Amazing Aestheticized Board Games
Glory to Rome Given a Facelift by a Fan of the Game
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Literary Silhouette Art
Literary Silhouette Art
NovelPoster Turns Books and Twitter Feeds into Artistic Outlines
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Open-Source Toy Bricks
Open-Source Toy Bricks
Blocklets are Primed to Be the Next Great Desktop Distraction
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Universal Computer Gloves
Universal Computer Gloves
The Keyglove Wearable Input Device Combines a Mouse and a Keyboard
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3D Vinyl Puzzles
3D Vinyl Puzzles
Record Monsters are Made of Recycled Vinyl Records
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Fashionable Reflective Outfits
Fashionable Reflective Outfits
We Flashy Makes Wearing Safety Clothing Socially Acceptable
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3D Smartphone Accessories
3D Smartphone Accessories
The Sthreeam 3D Camera Lets You Play James Cameron on Your iPhone
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Pen-Transforming Styluses
Pen-Transforming Styluses
The MORE/REAL Stylus Cap is Super Practical
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Design-Centric Board Games
Design-Centric Board Games
Game of Graphic Design Challenges Preconceptions About the Discipline
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Ingenious Coffee Coolers
Ingenious Coffee Coolers
These Coffee Joulies Can Cool Down and Warm Up Your Coffee with Ease
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Crayonlike Electronic Pens
Crayonlike Electronic Pens
The Cosmonaut Stylus Writes Like a Dry Erase Marker
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3D-Printed iPad Cases
3D-Printed iPad Cases
Fresh Fiber Creates a Tool for 3D Case Customization
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Secret Stash Smartphone Cases
Secret Stash Smartphone Cases
The iHit iPhone 4 Case Protects Your Phone and Your One-Hitter
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Point-and-Shoot Smartphone Accessories
Point-and-Shoot Smartphone Accessories
Red Pop from Beep Industries is Perfect for iPhone Photogs
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Customizable Shoe Toys
Customizable Shoe Toys
The Delroy Dennisur Stance Project Brings DIY Artistry to Sneaker Culture
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Enormous Tablet Stands
Enormous Tablet Stands
The Hanfree iPad Stand is the Largest of Its Kind
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Boozey Bike Accessories
Boozey Bike Accessories
The Swarm Seat Clamp Features a Built-In Bottle Opener
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Wall-Mounted Modular Flowerpots
Wall-Mounted Modular Flowerpots
The Urbio Vertical Garden is Perfect for Green-Thumbed Urbanites
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Suction Cup Smartphone Stands
Suction Cup Smartphone Stands
The Oona iPhone Stand
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