Kickstarter is the place where new ideas are shared, supported and brought to life every day. And for the content creator in us all, it’s the perfect place to get inspired and support the like-minded individuals trying to build a better, more inventive world.
If you’ve never gotten lost in the maze of projects out there, take a look at these up-and-coming products that will bring out the tinkerer and content creator in you. Also, quick shout-out to Japan for a Happy Invention Day!
1. MAKERbuino: A DIY Game Console
Nintendo, eat your heart out. This 8-bit, portable and customizable device gives gamers everywhere the opportunity to start building their own worlds. It’s open-source, making it fully DIY, and it can even be used for educational purposes.
Why You Should Support It: As gaming continues to be a major place for content creators, almost anyone can get in the cutting-room floor with this console. This seems like a great place to get creative in a simple, easy-to-use environment.
2. Snapmaker – The All-Metal 3D Printer
Imagine being able to 3D print or laser engrave almost anything, right in the comfort of your own home. That’s just what the all-metal Snapmaker is trying to bring to the world. This durable device is “easy-to-use for beginners, expandable for makers, and truly affordable for everyone.”
Why You Should Support It: 3D printing is the next form of physical, one-of-a-kind content, but it can easily get pretty expensive and bulky. This machine seems pretty affordable but solid at the same time. Definitely an exciting product that can help bring your creations to life!
$1,502,298 pledged of $50,000 goal
3. Penna – Retro Bluetooth Keyboard
This beautiful, functional and fun keyboard will make you feel like you’re developing an advertisement for Don Draper in the 1960s. It’s just cool. And it fits up to five different devices via Bluetooth. The diamond-shaped keycaps make for more accurate typing, and you get up to five color choices for the body.
Why You Should Support It: This one-of-a-kind keyboard will definitely set you apart from the rest of the content creators out there. It will probably inspire some of your best work, so you’d best get to supporting this one.
As of 4/17/17
2,237 Backers
$312,983 pledged of $50,000 goal
4. Flip Book Animation Kit
If you love illustration or animation, this could be a great product to get behind. With only a few exclusive tools, you’ll be well on your way to creating your very own flip books and telling stories the old-fashioned way – with pencil and paper. It comes with an LED light pad, USB power cable, and even binding screws to help build your book.
Why You Should Support It: There’s something magical about creating “motion” with just a pencil and paper. Hand-drawn and hand-crafted content is hard to come by these days, and this kit looks like it could be fun for the whole family.
403 Backers
5. Minimalists Apple Accessories, Directly from the Craftsmen
A water-resistant sleeve for your MacBook and a unique leather mouse pad are just a couple of the minimalist products by Markhor that will go perfectly with your Apple products. Because MacBooks have become synonymous with the modern creative, it’s important to communicate style along with your efficiency.
Why You Should Support It: Pretty much every Apple product looks the same, and for good reason. But these items will truly set you apart from the pack, not to mention they’re hand-crafted and Markhor adheres to a strict policy on ensuring animal safety and ethics.
132 Backers
$13,127 pledged of $5,000 goal