Creator Tips
How to Use Images to Effectively Communicate Your Project's Rewards
Clear, simple images are key to running a successful campaign. Here are some tips for creating images that effectively convey to backers what your rewards are.
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Newsroom
Images on Rewards Is Now Live!
This update enables creators to feature an image of each of their project’s rewards in the respective reward tier section of their project page.
Creator Conversations
Author and Activist Francesca Cavallo on Unconventional Women, Building Trust, and Subverting Expectations
Author and activist Francesca Cavallo discusses what it means to write stories about unconventional women.
Creator Tips
How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign for Your Dance or Theater Project
Here are some tips and strategies you can use to make crowdfunding for your live performance project a creative work in and of itself.
Forward Funds
Mellon Foundation Commits $200K to the Creative Capital Creator Fund as Part of Kickstarter's Forward Funds Program
The funds will go towards supporting impactful projects by Asian, Black, Indigenous, and Latinx creators on Kickstarter.
Creator Conversations
NASA Aerospace Engineer Sabrina Thompson on Perseverance, Collaboration, and the Value of Mentorship
Rocket scientist Sabrina Thompson speaks about inspiring girls to become tomorrow’s innovators.
Product Updates
Project Update #4: New Tools for Building Your Audience & Fulfilling Your Campaign's Rewards
This year, Kickstarter is taking steps towards offering new services that will better support creators throughout their entire journey.
Open Calls
Zine Quest 5: Surreal Adventures, Apocalyptic Survival, Drama Llamas, and More
Discover new games in our latest round-up of RPG zine projects and back them here.
Creator Spotlights
Mat Blak founder Ken Marcelle on Black Masculinity and Becoming an Entrepreneur
The hair stylist, florist, curator, and lifestyle brand founder speaks about his journey.
Press Release
Kickstarter and Makerversity Team Up on a New Residency for Creative Businesses
Launching in April 2023, the residency will support three individuals or teams to prototype and launch their Kickstarter campaigns.
Creator Conversations
Musician Julia Kwamya on Creative Freedom, Defying Expectations, and Standing Securely in Who She Is
The Brooklyn-based musician, multi-disciplinary artist, and former Kickstarter Creator in Residence discusses the power of independence.
Open Calls
Zine Quest 5: Fast-Paced Sci-Fi Horror, Tarot-Powered Trippiness, and Much More
Learn all about the games in our latest round-up of RPG zine projects and back them here.
