Art
Our Current Thinking on the Use of AI-Generated Image Software and AI Art
Kickstarter must, and will always be, on the side of creative work and the humans behind that work.
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Newsroom
We're Partnering with Easyship to Make Shipping Less of a Headache
Shipping Kickstarter rewards can be a massive undertaking for projects of any size. We've partnered with Easyship to make it simpler and more cost effective. Plus, we're launching some important new fulfillment tools you'll want to learn about.
Newsroom
Project Update #3: Shipping Just Got Easier, $7 Billion in Pledges, and Our Favorite Moments of 2022
In this episode, Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor shares news about our partnership with Easyship, which will make reward fulfillment more affordable and convenient. Plus: celebrating $7 billion in pledges to Kickstarter projects, what we loved about 2022, and our plans for the new year.
Press Release
Seven Game-Changing Creative Projects You May Not Know Launched on Kickstarter
Backers have pledged more than $7 billion to creative projects on Kickstarter. Here are seven projects that went on to become household names.
Case Studies
Ooni's Pizza Oven Turns 10: From Kickstarter Project to Global Culinary Sensation
Ten years ago this month, the team behind Ooni Pizza Ovens launched its first Kickstarter campaign. Pizza hasn’t been the same since.
Art
If We Want Artists to Succeed, We Have to Give Them Room to Fail
We shouldn't chastise an artist when a piece or project doesn't work out — failure is a vital part of the creative process.
Newsroom
Here's Why Kickstarter's Community Advisory Council Matters to Me
Comic creator Kat Calamia writes about her experience as a member of Kickstarter's Community Advisory Council—a diverse group of creators who provide Kickstarter with insight, guidance, and expertise.
Events
Kickstarter at PAX Unplugged 2022 — Let's Play a Game!
Visit us at our booth, where we'll be hanging with the winners of the PAX Rising indie showcase. Plus, we made a game!
Creator Tips
How to Run a Kickstarter Film Project, Part 1: From Set-up to Launch
Kickstarter’s Film team answers all the most common questions asked by Film creators interested in running a campaign.
Creator Tips
How to Run a Kickstarter Film Project, Part 2: From Launch to Fulfillment
Now that your project’s live, it’s time to broadcast to everyone you’ve ever met that this project exists and needs their support.
Newsroom
We've Just Released a Suite of New Tools to Help Creators Market Their Projects
Now available: Meta Pixel, updated Google Analytics, search functionality for pre-launch projects, and custom referral tags.
Newsroom
Project Update #2: Open Calls, New Marketing Tools for Creators, and Planning for What's Next
In this episode of our new video series, Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor shares what we worked on this month and what we’re looking forward to in 2023.
