6 Ways to Discover More Projects You Love

In the ever-expanding world of Kickstarter, uncovering hidden gems can be quite the journey. With a plethora of projects spanning every category you can think of, from art to technology to culinary delights, there’s always something new to discover and, hopefully, back with your dollars. While all this promise can be exciting, it can also leave you not knowing where to start, so let us simplify it for you. 

Here are some cool ways you can unearth your very own gold mine of exciting and innovative projects:

1. Smarter Search & Discovery

The best projects aren't always the ones you were looking for. Kickstarter is home to creative work across art, games, film, design, technology, publishing, comics, music, and more. Whether you know exactly what you're after or you're simply looking for something unexpected, Discovery helps you find projects that match your interests.

Explore your way

• Browse across categories and creative disciplines
• Combine multiple filters to narrow your search
• Refine results by project attributes and available ranges
• Discover creators and projects in your city, region, or around the world

2. Newsletters

Subscribing to our newsletters is your gateway to the forefront of innovation and creativity on Kickstarter. Experience a curated selection of campaigns through "Projects We Love," where our team showcases their top picks. Don't miss out on the urgency and excitement of "Ending Soon," which highlights projects approaching their funding deadlines. With "New & Trending," dive into a diverse mix of the latest buzzworthy projects. Ensure you're always in the loop with the most captivating projects across a broad spectrum of interests

3. Follow your Favorite Creators

Following your favorite creators on Kickstarter is a great way to stay up-to-date with their latest projects and discover other like-minded creators. By clicking on the "Follow" button on their profile page, you will receive automatic notifications whenever they launch a new campaign. This is a wonderful way to show your support and stay connected with a community of creative individuals who share your passion for innovation.

4. Find your Niche

Use our advanced search and get crafty with your queries to find that special corner of the interwebs that you think only lives in your head. Looking for an upcoming bacon-themed project in your area? There’s a search for that. 

Learn more about how it works here.

5. Save Projects You Don't Want to Miss

Found a project you like but aren't ready to back it yet? Save it to your profile so you can easily find it again anytime. If it's still in pre-launch, you'll automatically get notified when it launches. If it's already live, we'll send you a reminder before the campaign ends, so you don't miss your chance to back it. Saving projects is an easy way to keep track of the creators and ideas you're most excited about.

6. Peruse your Recommendations

Envision the recommendations page as your personalized portal to creative endeavors on Kickstarter, meticulously curated to match your tastes and interests derived from your previous backing and browsing history. It's akin to having an expert virtual curator at your side, navigating you through the boundless creativity of Kickstarter's expansive universe, ensuring every suggestion resonates with your unique preferences.

7. Stay Connected

Stay in touch with the Kickstarter community over on Instagram, Threads, X, and Facebook. Follow along for regular updates, project highlights, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of creators in action.

Navigating the multiverse of Kickstarter's vibrant ecosystem is like embarking on a journey through countless dimensions, each brimming with unique wonders and boundless creativity. Whether you're perusing recommendations, following creators, or tinkering with advanced search options, we’ve got a whole host of projects for you to discover and support across the creative cosmos.