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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RYA x Qrious Insight Partner for Ad Campaign Generation
Heritage-Driven Boot Campaigns
The Red Wing Made the Hard Way Goes Against Sneaker Drops
Vibe Coding Campaigns
A No-Code Love Story by Fiverr Highlights the Need for Human Know-How
Family-Focused Streetwear Collabs
PATRÓN Tequila Taps Les Patrons for a Co-Branded Capsule
Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
©SAINT Mxxxxxx Celebrates Heath Ledger's Joker in New Capsule
Online Music Mixers
Sprunki Game Lets You Create Unique Music Mixes With Fan-Made Mods
Wig-Snatching Games
Exploding Kittens Teased a New Party Game Called 'Snatch Snatch Wig'
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts
Gap Partners with Legendary Artists on its New Shirt Capsule
Music-Inspired Audiobook Campaigns
Spotify Launches its Bold 'Read Like You Listen' for the Summer
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
Inclusive Diverse Board Games
Safehaven Presents the Where Hope Lives Board Game
Blockchain Learning Tools
Web3 Quest Platforms Helps Founders Engage Users and Reward Learning
Streetwear-Inspired Cannabis Products
Hemper Entered a Collaboration with the Popular Rip N Dip
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Creator-Focused Monetization Platforms
Headquarterz Bridges Social Media and OTT Distribution
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Skater-Inspired Fashion Crossovers
Depop x Tony Hawk Launched an In-Game Styles & Exclusive Edits
Gaming-Inspired Streetwear Ranges
The Kith x Marvel x Capcom Collection is Retro-Inspired
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees
These Capsule Tees Pay Homage to 17-Year-Old Dark Knight Film.
AI Publishing Platforms
Inkitt Transforms Literature Creation Via Algorithmic Optimization
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Digital Fan Engagement Platforms
Fambase's Platform is an Alternative to Traditional Social Media
Cinematic Finance Campaigns
Robinhood Launched its 'Your Money, Your Move'
Signed Charitable Guitar Initiatives
mgk and Gibson Offered an Epiphone Vans Warped Tour Les Paul
AI-Driven Wholesale Platforms
Hypedrop Validates, Designs and Develops Products in Six Weeks
Intuitive Magnetic Music Makers
The Musical Beings 'Tembo' Encourages Music Play
Artist-Supported Marker Brand Activations
Sharpie Expands Partnersip with Jeremiyah Love
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
Terrapin Beer Co. Refreshes Packaging With Artist Collaborations
Live Streamer Resource Hubs
Twitch Creator Camp Helps Users Learn How to Thrive on the Platform
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Television streetwear capsules
Kith x Monday Program's The Sopranos range applies series graphics
AI-Powered Hip-Hop Culture Websites
MTB Entertainment Recently Launched Hip Hop Corners
Charitable Mental Wellbeing-Promoting Sweatshirts
Grey Bandit Debuts 'Progression Over Perfection'
Morbid Apparel Collections
True Crime Collective's 'Killer Clothing' is Inspired by Infamy
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Next-Gen Crowdfunding Platforms
Indiegogo Introduced Advanced Creators Tools, Verification & More
Brand-Funded Tattoos
The Lagunitas Brewing Company is Teaming Up with Female Tattoo Artists
Culture Play Card Games
MONOPOLY Deal: KPop Demon Hunters Links Games and Fandom Through Netflix
AI-Powered Fundraising Platforms
Kindsight's Fundrising Platform Supports Nonprofits & More
Startup Assessment Tools
Pitchago Provides AI Venture Scoring And Growth Insights For Startups
Legendary Baseball Player T-Shirts
HOMAGE Commemorates Mickey Mantle with a Legendary Tee
Graphic Tee Rap Tributes
De La Soul x Levi’s Releases Capsule Tees for the FW25 Season
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Gamified Crowdfunding Platforms
Tiltify Personal Helps Raise Money with Interactive Tools
Crowdfunding-To-E-Commerce Partnerships
SHOPLINE Enters into Collaboration with LaunchBoom
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals
Higround Pays Homage to Xbox's Halo Video Game Franchise
Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel
The Dark Knight Collection Unveils Film-Themed Streetwear by YoungLA
Punk History Apparel
The War of the Three Kingdoms Fuses 17th-Century Rebellion with Punk Design
Writing Productivity Toolkits
Writer Dashboard Tracks Ideas, Projects, and Income in One Place
African Creator Economy Platforms
The Sony Innovation Fund is Supporting the Work of Twiva
Music Sharing Games
What Song Lets Friends Share Songs And Stories Together Instantly
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Design Inspiration Hubs
The Vault Curates Fresh Design Ideas With Quick, Easy Navigation
Retro Music Platforms
Retro Play Streams Pre-2011 Music Videos With Curated Playback
Restaurant-Supporting Loyalty Platforms
inKind Boasts Its Successes on Its 10-Year Anniversary
Searchable Gaming Platforms
Search to Play Helps Users Discover, Track, And Share Video Games
AI-Powered Gaming Investment Platforms
Slingshot Debuts a Novel Investing Model for Individuals
Peruvian Streaming Platforms
Kick Marks a New Wave of Streaming for the Region
Transparent Hiring Platforms
Ghost Jobs Brings Transparency And Accountability To The Job Market
Character Creation Platforms
Tavern of Tales Lets You Create And Share Custom Fantasy Heroes
Collaborative Project Dashboards
TaskTango Makes Sharing Project Progress Simple and Collaborative
Indie Maker Directories
IndieHub Connects Indie Makers With Tools, Experts, And Growth Resources
Startup Growth Strategies
The Virality Playbook Shares 350+ Proven Growth Hacks for Startups
Interactive Content Tools
Random Pokemon Generator Reveals a New Pokémon With Every Click
Health Data Interpretation Systems
Sahha Debuts Its Groundbreaking Archetypes API Tool
Bathhouse Fundraising Campaigns
Bathe is Crowdfunding for an Indoor-Outdoor Bathhouse Facility
Streaming Series Video Games
The 'Thronglets' Game is Inspired by a Black Mirror Episode
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Music Investment Apps
Piki Lets Users Rate Songs And Earn Weekly Rewards Effortlessly
Niche Club Apps
Phictly Connects Fans of Books, Movies & Shows in Small, Engaged Groups
Naming Inspiration Tools
Epic Baby Names Curates Myth-Inspired Options From Homeric Epics
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
AI Lyric Analysis
Lyriko Provides Song Lyrics And AI-Powered Interpretations
Visual Inspiration Searches
Braindead Search Helps Users Discover Web Design Ideas By Vibe
Incentivized Budgeting Apps
'Tale' Builds Better Financial Habits and Earn Rewards for Budgeting
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Iconic Band Apparel Series
FREAK’S STORE Band Shirts Honor Legends with Long-Sleeve Designs
Playfully Branded Skateboarder Partnerships
Kellog's Tony the Tiger Partners with Tony Hawk
Interactive Prank Tools
Scratch & Reveal Sends Custom Surprises and Jump Scares to Friends
Inspirational Quote Libraries
Kuotes Curates and Shares Inspiring Quotes for Daily Motivation
Startup Lead Trackers
Pocket Leads Delivers New RFPs and Business Opportunities Monthly
Creator Funding Platforms
Ko-fi Helps Creators Receive Financial Support From Fans Online
Sporty Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Born X Raised Launches a Collaborative Sports Range
Interactive Pitch Decks
Editapp Creates Trackable, Media-Rich Decks That Engage Investors
Mixtape Merch Capsules
Nicholas Daley Designs New Merchandise for Echo45 Sound System
Streamer Outreach Tools
Seedbomb Helps Developers Identify And Connect With Twitch Streamers
Lyric Writing Assistants
Lyrcs Helps You Write Better Lyrics With Rhymes, Chords, And Flow
Market Demand Checks
Buildpad Helps Validate Business Ideas Using Real-World Reddit Data
Women-Led Talent Management Firms
Former TalentX and YMU Group Execs Announce Glossary Artists
Creative Writing Toolkits
Scritika Helps Writers Craft Stories with Powerful and Easy-to-Use Tools
Curated Startup Pitches
Startup Pitch Videos Curates Top Startup Pitches From Global Accelerators
Idea Validation Platforms
Idea Kiln Lets Creators Share Ideas And Gather Feedback Efficiently
Music Guessing Games
HeardlePedia Lets You Guess Songs And Play Fun Music Challenges
Startup Failure Archives
404tomb Documents Defunct Startups And Their Digital Legacy
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Indie Project Launch Platforms
Sourceful Space Helps Indie Builders Launch With AI Feedback
App Ideation Platforms
AppIdeaHub Helps You Discover and Validate Profitable App Ideas
Entrepreneurship Term Guides
InvestRoster Dictionary Offers 600+ Terms for Entrepreneurs’ Success
Project Idea Generators
Vibe Coding Idea Generator Provides Fresh Project Ideas For Developers
Collaborative Idea Validation
Spokk Helps You Test and Validate Ideas With Anonymous Feedback
Social Video Sponsorship Platforms
Find, Vet, and Book YouTube Sponsorships with Thoughtleaders.io
Music Quiz Generators
Spotiguess Turns Your Spotify Library Into Interactive Song Games
Indie Developer Hubs
Access Free Tools And Resources For Independent Projects With IndieHub
Grant Discovery Platforms
Startup Grants Helps Founders Find and Apply For Non-Dilutive Funding
Entrepreneur Customer Platforms
Sickrate Helps Acquire Customers And Permanent Advertising Space
Athlete-Supported Ultra-Short-Throw Projectors
AWOL Vision Partners with Kirk Cousins
Technology Resource Hubs
Techy War Provides Tutorials, Reviews, And Insights On Technology
Developer Portfolio Hubs
App Showcase Lets You Share Mobile Apps, Stats, and Revenue Publicly
Inspirational Content Libraries
Quotes: Inspire & Reflect Delivers Daily Motivation and Insights
Adversarial Agent Gameplays
Pitch Lucy AI Lets Users Test Token Pitches Through a Competitive Game
Interest-Based Social Networking
Phnk Sparks Real Friendships Through Shared Interests and Chat
Indie Maker Competitions
IndieLeaderboard Tracks Your MRR and Compete with Other Indie Makers
Startup Directory Hubs
List Your Startup In 400+ Directories With Indie Kit To Boost Visibility
AI Talent Finders
FRATCH Connects Companies With Freelancers Using AI-Powered Matching
User Research Platforms
Ballpark Captures High-Quality Feedback Through Task-Based Research
Prebuilt Project Templates
Find Ready-to-Use Boilerplates For Any Project With BoilerplateHub
Startup Insight Platforms
App Stacks Reveals App Stories, Tech Stacks, And Builder Insights
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Website Donation Tools
SponsorApp Lets Visitors Support Your Site With Messages and Tips
Culturally Informed Cross-Border Services
EPWK is Credited with Building a Digital Silk Road
Podcast Outsourcing Platforms
Podhax.com Enables Companies To Outsource Branded Podcast Production
Fundraising Management Platforms
Pitchwise Aids Fundraising With Tracking, Sharing, And Insights
Peer Feedback Networks
IndieVoice Helps Indie Hackers Share and Receive Product Feedback
Search Insight Platforms
Keyword Research Tool Delivers Fast SEO Insights With No Signup
Interactive Decision Tools
Kick It! Makes Decision-Making Fun Through Engaging Interactive Play
Team Knowledge Hubs
Project.A Helps Startups Document, Share, and Collaborate Efficiently
Personalized Income Guides
Money Map Provides Tailored Ways To Monetize Skills And Passions
Mentorship Task Networks
Crispio Tracks Assignments With Social And Mentorship-Based Tools
Goal Tracking Platforms
Tether Dashboard Helps You Visualize and Organize Your Ambitions