Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform that removes the barriers set by traditional investors and banks that make turning ideas into reality more difficult and risky.
The Kickstarter platform allows creators to share their vision directly with consumers and those that share a similar passion. The platform has been used to create music albums, fashion items, electronic devices, toys, documentaries, and much more. The limits of what can be done truly only depends on the creator’s understanding of the scope of the project and the ability to follow through.
How it works is simple. A creator outlines what they want to create, sets a timeline for getting it done, and how much it will cost to happen. Then you, the curious seeker, either “pre-purchases” whatever the project is offering, donate a dollar amount or purchase other items associated with the project. Only when enough money is collected through these means is the project “funded.” Projects can continue without full funding, however. If they aren’t funded and the creator decides to back off the project, you get your money back.
In exchange for this, Kickstarter takes a five percent fee from the creator. The benefit here is that in exchange for the 5%, the creators retain sole ownership of the project. This is the opposite of how banks and investors operate, which may impose interest or attempt to keep ownership and decision-making power when it isn’t wanted.
Just keep in mind that everything doesn’t always work out. Sometimes projects don’t get off the ground, or they fall apart due to complications, cost overruns, or quality issues.
Unfortunately, once you give your money to the creator and the project gets underway, you won’t get a refund (unless the creator approves it) if you don’t get what was promised. Thankfully, this doesn’t happen very often.
Wondering to expect after funding a Kickstarter project? Just take a look these projects we love to get an idea.
Zombicide: 2nd Edition
Enjoy endless electrifying zombie killing action game with style. It has new expansions, new minis, new art, and new gameplay. Best of all, it is a roleplaying game. What you get is a fast setup, miniatures, new art features, and updated rules that make gameplay super fantastic.
The Camera Pack: Peter Mckinnon X NOMATIC
Here is an amazingly perfect pack for travel gear and for all your camera gear. The 35-liter size has an expansion capacity of up to 42 liters. It is specially designed to be travel-ready, offers internal and external organization, and comfort. The camera pack, plus all the accessories, is a perfect set for all photographers. It includes a memory card case, accessories case, camera pack, and battery case. This pack is suitable for all types of travelers. It’s just one bag for you and the adventure.
Graphene-X Alpha Series Jacket
Offering a waterproof, breathable, and an ultra-light durable state-of-the-art technology, this jacket uses a graphene-based material with three layers. The Alpha series sets a new standard for performance, versatility, and comfort. Imagine putting on a lightweight, impermeable, waterproof, breathable, and yet stronger than steel jacket with style!
Optimization of resources and time is paramount. Our life goals differ dramatically. We are saturated by too much of everything, so simplicity has become our number one priority. This jacket is just less stuff but at a higher quality.
This jacket is just the all-in-one for you. Imagine a jacket that will perform flawlessly in any situation, and offers independence because of all of its features. It is, indeed, versatile. Use it wherever and for whatever. It also has big pockets that can carry just about anything you want.
It is no wonder that Graphene won the Nobel Prize in physics. The discovery of this material promises to change the world, and that is exactly what it is doing. Anything made from it is automatically anti-abrasion, antibacterial and anti-mosquito. So also, is this jacket.