Product Updates
First Look: The Kickstarter Tariff Manager — A New Way to Support Creators
A sneak peek into our upcoming in-house Tariff Manager tool, this new feature makes it easier to recoup import costs without compromising fulfillment.
Creator Tips
Navigating Tariffs and Shipping Costs: Tips for Kickstarter Creators
Recent U.S. Tariff changes are impacting creators, here are some tips, tools, and support to help you move forward.
The Creative Download
The Creative Download: The Trends Shaping Creativity, Innovation & Crowdfunding
The definitive industry report on the trends shaping creativity, innovation and creative crowdfunding—told through the numbers, projects, and people that made 2024 a record-breaking year on Kickstarter.
Film
Kickstarter Films Premiering at SXSW 2025
From Kickstarter to SXSW: Two Indie Films Take Center Stage
Case Studies
Case Study: From ‘Long Story Short’ to the SXSW Film Festival
Filmmaker Winnie Cheung’s Kickstarter-funded short film defied the odds, premiering at SXSW’s 2025 Midnight Short Competition presented by Vimeo.
Product Updates
Introducing Secret Rewards & Featured Rewards: New Ways to Enhance Your Rewards Strategy
Take control of your reward strategy and create exclusive rewards for loyal backers.
Newsroom
Introducing Learning Lab: A Free Crowdfunding Course in Partnership with LaunchBoom
A new online video curriculum designed to make crowdfunding more accessible and help creators launch successful campaigns with expert-backed insights.
Case Studies
Case Study: How a Custom Deck of Cards Raised $2.1M on Kickstarter
Discover how artist Ten Hundred engaged his community, exceeded expectations, and leveraged Kickstarter to fund his playing card project.
Games
How To Market a Tabletop Game in 7 Steps
Transform your tabletop game concept into a reality with insights from a successful Kickstarter creator.
Top Strategies to Build an Email List for Your Crowdfunding Campaign
A thriving crowdfunding campaign doesn’t start on launch day—it begins with building a strong, engaged community.
Creator Tips
12 Things You Must Do Before Launching on Kickstarter
Your step-by-step guide to making sure your Kickstarter campaign is totally ready before you hit launch.
Product Updates
Kickstarter’s 2025 Product Roadmap: New Tools for Creators and Backers
Discover how we’re giving creators an all-in-one crowdfunding experience, enhancing the backer experience and building trust in our community
Games
2024 Was a Big Year for Games on Kickstarter
From tabletop to video games, our Games community set new records—cementing Kickstarter as the leading crowdfunding platform for game creators.
