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
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
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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
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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Printing-Inspired Footwear
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HIDDEN.NY Partners with Rap Group N.E.R.D On New Apparel Capsule
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Spring-Ready Sophisticated Streetwear
Kith Spotlights Bryan Cranston in the Spring '23 Collection
Hip-Hop Heritage Jerseys
Mitchell & Ness Partners with Brands to Launch a Special Jersey Range
Avant-Garde Seasonal Fashion
Rick Owns DRKSDW Releases New Silhouettes for the Season
Personalized AI Album Covers
Hennessy Created an AI Tool That Turns Selfies into Hip-Hop Album Art
Graphic-Heavy Skate Collections
Crenshaw Skate Club Launches Its New FW22 Collection
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Phygital Fashion Brands
PUNK Challenges Conventions with Digital Assets & Physical Tracksuits
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Artistic Board Game Wallets
The Gametee Wallet of Holding Eldritch Edition is All-Leather
Micro-Influencer Marketing Services
SCREENSHOT Micro Boost Refines the Brand-Creator Experience
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Farmer-Supporting Branded T-Shirts
Carhartt & The Farmlink Project Collaborate on a New Initiative
Customizable Vinyl Toys
Makeship Launches New Vinyl Figures Collection for Content Creators
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Trans Kidney Health Ads
Africa Creative's Ad Sheds Light on Trans Community's Kidney Health Burden
Timeless Romantic Apparel
Grey Bandit Offers an Array of Summer-Ready Apparel
Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs
Tableau Boasts a Range of Hand-drawn and Embroidered Designs
Hip-Hop Festival-Inspired Skateboarding Capsules
DGK Collaborates with the Rolling Loud Festival
Library Literature Merchandise
Toronto Public Library Debuts Chic Merchandise Including Shirts
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Rewarding Gen-Z Learning Apps
Kadama Aims to Make Learning More Accessible and Fun Online
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
NYC-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Quatersnacks Joined Forces with Carhartt WIP on a Collection
Playful Intergalactic Graphic Streetwear
Lorenz Presents its New Graphic Capsule for FW23
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Rapper-Backed Fashion Capsules
Soulja Boy Releases a Fashion Collection with Sprayground
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Charitable Cross-Cultural T-Shirts
MAMA's NIGHTMARKET Joins KIDS OF IMMIGRANTS on a T-Shirt
Subversive Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
THUG CLUB Continues to Define South Korean Streetwear
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Music-Joined Graphic Streetwear
N.E.R.D. Joins HIDDEN.NY on a New Collaborative Capsule
Community-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
AELIZA Joins New Currency on a Collaborative Tee
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Web3 Gaming Initiatives
Razer Launches a Web3 Initiative for More Gaming Projects in the Space
Meme-Like Social Platforms
Social Platform Spill Launches its Beta with a ‘Meme-Forward’ Aesthetic
Music Group Graphic Streetwear
N*E*R*D Delivers the New 20 Years Strong Collection
AI Startup Pitch Assistants
PitchBob.io Helps Entrepreneurs Refine and Hone Their Pitches
Flexible Pain Relief Patches
Kailo Flex Met Its Crowdfunding Goal in Just 45 Minutes
Blockchain Copyright Platforms
Kazakh Company Launches a Blockchain Copyright Protection Platform
Hip Hop-Honoring Exclusive Campaigns
Hennessy and cHIP sHOP Join Forces on a New Campaign
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
Poetique Boasts a Library of 80,000 Images to Complement Your Words
Web3 Game Analytics Tools
Telescope Labs Unveils an Advanced Tool for Analyzing Web3 Games
Graphic-Centric Minimal Streetwear
Drama Call Presents a Look at its Newest Collection
US Hip-Hop-Themed Streetwear
Patta and Tommy Hilfiger Join Forces on a Collection
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
Cairo-Based Streetwear Lookbooks
Unknown Taps Rapper Unknown T to Star in its New Campaign
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Realistic Language Learning Apps
The 'Kasti' App Lets Users Add Words They'll Use Everyday
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Content Creator-Friendly Music Libraries
RADAAR's Audio Library Can Enhance Content
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Rapper-Collaborative Streetwear
Denim Tears and Skepta Join Forces on the Skepta Tears Capsule
Simplified Investment Platforms
R'ket Helps Younger Generations Make Investment Decisions
Graphic Streetwear Collections
Liminal Work Shop Presents the New Scatter Collection
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Word-Shouting Party Games
Really Loud Librarians Entertains Pairs and Parties Alike
Instrumental Music Creation Apps
ByteDance Creates the New Ripple App from Hummed Audio
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
AI-Powered Influencer Management
Hypothesis Debuts a New Influencer Marketing Deal with Togglehead
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MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Recycled Records Campaigns
Coca-Cola, Mark Ronson and Madlib to Launch 'Recycled Records'
Label-Backed Musical Merch
Warner Music Partners with DRESSX for Digital Merchandise Collections
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The 'Quench' Platform Offers Access to Exclusive Content
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The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
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Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
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Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
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Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
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Substack Launches the New AI-Powered Audio Transcription Features
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Boiler Room Presents its New Capsule for FW23
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