Since its start in 2009, Kickstarter has been an invaluable tool for people to get their ideas the financial support they need to make them a reality. The service has undoubtedly changed the way we look at crowd-sourcing and funding. These are a few of many exciting new art and design campaigns that got our attention. Look through the list and decide which of these 25 Awesome Kickstarter Design Campaigns seems worthy of your support.
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Cobra Wallet
Cobra Wallet
Created by: Joshua Moore & Alex Kennberg
Goal: $30,000 ($28,339 pledged so far)
Why we back it: The Cobra Wallet will hold eight cards, some cash, and act as a stand for your phone. It features a stainless steel core, and a shape that is designed to fit comfortably in your pocket. When you pull it out, you'll impress friends and make group YouTube viewings more pleasurable.
Ultimate Spatula
Ultimate Spatula
Created by: GIR: Get It Right
Goal: $15,000 ($232 pledged so far)
Why we back it: The Ultimate Spatula will solve all your common spatula issues, such as melting. Made of a single piece of silicone, the spatula and its design pushes durability to the max and resists even the hottest flames.
Digit: For Pen, Pencil and Stylus
Digit: For Pen, Pencil and Stylus
Created by: Humanscope
Goal: $15,000 ($1,395 pledged so far)
Why we back it: With Digit, you'll never lose a pen, pencil, or stylus again. Ok, you might look a little silly, but not as silly as the man who doesn't have the tools to sign his name.
Street Art T-Shirts
Street Art T-Shirts
Created by: Maximillian Gallery
Goal: $1,000 ($620 pledged so far)
Why we back it: An LA based gallery is launching a project to print street art on high quality cotton t-shirts. Featuring work from emerging street artists, the limited edition t-shirts will come with a personalized Certificate of Authenticity. Collect cool art. Wear it. Repeat. How can you be mad?
Piggy Break
Piggy Break
Created by: Googa
Goal: $350 ($1,502 pledged so far)
Why we back it: This piggy will never break. It is built of tough stainless steel with rubber coated ears and bottom. Word of warning though, it only lasts until your patience to crack the riches inside ends.
FlipBooKit - Mechanical Flipbook Art and Kit
FlipBooKit - Mechanical Flipbook Art and Kit
Created by: Mark Arnon Rosen, Wendy Marvel, Steven Goldstein
Goal: $5,000 ($17,666 pledged so far)
Why we back it: FlipBooKit allows you to flip through flip books without flipping. Utilizing a hand cranked, motorized device, it allows you to employ your own images and create a unique work of illusory motion.
The Holdster
The Holdster
Created by: Marsh Gooding
Goal: $5,500 ($32,127 pledged so far)
Why we back it: We love drinking out of mason jars, so turning them into mugs sounds like an amazing idea.
Spixi: Charge and Sync Your iPhone and Android
Spixi: Charge and Sync Your iPhone and Android
Created by: Escargot
Goal: $30,000 ($20,550 pledged so far)
Why we back it: Spixi acts as a one-way retractable cable for your smartphone. The cable is made of eco-friendly material, and its convenient size and clean design make the product appealing.
2013 Typographic Wall Calendar
2013 Typographic Wall Calendar
Created by: Harald Geisler and Thomas Ratliff
Goal: $2,174 ($2,774 pledged so far)
Why we back it: This will be the third year of production of the Typographic Wall Calendar. The calendar uses 2013 keyboard keys, spelling out each day and date of the year.
Capture the Ocean in Glass
Capture the Ocean in Glass
Created by: Daniel Pratt
Goal: $1,200 ($1,291 pledged so far)
Why we back it: A guy with a great passion for glassblowing aspires to complete his project on ocean-inspired glass pieces. So, help him!
Los Conic
Fall of the Pumpkin People: A Walk-through Diorama
Fall of the Pumpkin People: A Walk-Through Diorama
Created by: gerG Maclaurin
Goal: $1,500 ($1,056 pledged so far)
Why we back it: An artist who has past experience in the theme park industry — having participated in the creation of four Buzz Lightyear rides — proposes a Halloween project. He will transform an abandoned field to construct buildings and install figures of little pumpkin people inside, for people to enjoy for free this October. We like Halloween. We like free. Obviously, this idea is a win.
The Migrating Mural
The Migrating Mural
Created by: Jane Kim
Goal: $20,000 ($20,779 pledged so far)
Why we back it: The Migrating Mural project will involve installing murals of endangered animals along their migratory paths, alongside our migratory roads: The highway. Chapter One of this project will span for one year and include a series of four murals representing the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep. A very cool environmentally driven art series.
Rorschach Skate Deck
Rorschach Skate Deck
Created by: Curtis Grimstead
Goal: $350 ($475 pledged so far)
Why we back it: Rorschach Records was inspired by their artists who created skateboard decks featuring their own artwork. Now, they are aspiring to release a series of custom designed decks as part of their label.
The Quiet Pictures Experiment
The Quiet Pictures Experiment
Created by: Cedric Victor
Goal: $3,000 ($1,714 pledged so far)
Why we back it: An artist offers fine art prints and cards with a "quiet" theme. The prints come in five different designs, and are taken from oil on wood paintings that have been reproduced on acid-free paper. Set a chill tone.
The Free Art Machine
The Free Art Machine
Created by: Chicago The Beautiful
Goal: $8,000 ($4,198 pledged so far)
Why we back it: This project will allow two Chicago artists to distribute art to the public, FOR FREE. They envision gathering work through public submission and for collective display, allowing viewers to walk away with individual pieces that they especially like.
The Greature
The Greature
Created by: Hoon Kim
Goal: $10,000 ($2,535 pledged so far)
Why we back it: The creator of Greature, a former graphic designer, rethought sustainability when he became aware of the problems of plastic waste and their slow decomposition. Kim and two friends then gathered to start a project to create 3D models of whales and dinosaurs using cardboard, expressing the beauty of nature using earth friendly material.
Tabzu
Tabzu
Created by: Leo Garza and Martin Meunier
Goal: $20,000 ($17,145 pledged so far)
Why we back it: This versatile case securely fixes your iPad (or any tablet) onto your leg, making something greater than a laptop. Tabzu can rotate and turn for various viewing modes, and can be adjusted to fit other devices including electronic readers and smartphones.
Everpurse
Everpurse
Created by: Everpurse
Goal: $100,000 ($163,282 pledged so far)
Why we back it: This idea may lead to the next revolution of wireless charging. The Everpurse charges iPhones and major Android devices on the go. It comes in three colors (in fabric and leather), can fit inside larger bags, and does not require wires or cables to charge.
The Square Waterbottle
The Square Waterbottle
Created by: David Mayer
Goal: $20,000 ($74,391 pledged so far)
Why we back it: We like it when unconventional designs for common objects work. The Square opens on both ends for easy cleaning, won't roll away from you, uses high quality materials, and comes with a lifetime guarantee. Boom! Can you think of a better waterbottle?
French Toasters
French Toasters
Created by: Black Box Design Group
Goal: $3,000 ($3,387 pledged so far)
Why we back it: These coasters, shaped like little wooden pieces of toast, feature an awesome French bulldog on each of them. They come in a variety of colors, while a limited number of custom designs are available. Coasters are useful. French bulldogs are awesome. Point made.
Leverage Bottle Opener
Leverage Bottle Opener
Created by: Kumquat
Goal: $2,400 ($18,397 pledged so far)
Why we back it: Leverage is a credit card-sized bottle opener made of carbon fiber. It is extremely thin and light, and can be carried in your wallet, so you will never have trouble opening a beer bottle again. If you can't fathom why that is important, something is wrong.
Manatee iPad Stand
Manatee iPad Stand
Created by: Realize Inc.
Goal: $17,900 ($4,680 pledged so far)
Why we back it: This looks like a great iPad stand for those of us who want to spend our winters cuddled up in bed.
Turtle Shell Wireless Boombox
Turtle Shell Wireless Boombox
Created by: Outdoor Tech Design Lab
Goal: $40,000 ($56,597 pledged so far)
Why we back it: The Turtle Shell is dust, water, and shock proof. Also, it has a sleek design that won't make you look stupid. Now you can play music publically, in any circumstance, with no fear.
Reinventing Painting Through Upcycling Mixed Media
Reinventing Painting Through Upcycling Mixed Media
Created by: Taryn Alessandro
Goal: $2,000 ($3,798 pledged so far)
Why we back it: Taryn Alessandro uses her mixed media painting style to upcycle found objects such as paper, foil, glass, and cardboard. This project will support the making of a documentary that will showcase her work and spread inspiration for other environmentally driven art enterprises.