'Kickstarter Commissions' introduces an entirely new means of creative collaboration on the crowdfunding platform, with an emphasis on getting campaign creators and backers to work together to make even better ideas.
In the month of November this year, Kickstarter is inviting project creators to "launch a project that invites backers into your creative process." Kickstarter has suggested that a Commissions may include everything from personalized rock songs to customized storybooks, so long as there is there is an emphasis on highly personalized collaborative projects.
Just a few months ago, Kickstarter introduced 'Kickstarter Gold' as a means of highlighting even more great projects from creators who have seen success bringing their ideas to life on the crowdfunding platform.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Collaborative Crowdfunding
- Opportunity to create new and innovative ideas that involve backers and creators in a customized and personalized project
- Crowdfunding Customization
- Incentivizes backers to get more involved and immersed in campaigns by offering customizable project options
- Collaborative Funding
- Promotes collaboration between backers and creators to enhance creativity and develop unique ideas
Sectors Adopting This
- Crowdfunding Platforms
- Opportunity to implement new features on crowdfunding platforms that encourage innovation and collaboration between backers and creators
- Creative Industries
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for creative industries who can create highly customized and collaborative projects
- Music and Literature Industries
- Potential to explore new opportunities for customized music and literature projects that involve collaboration between creators and audience
