Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: Meet the Author Who Uses Kickstarter to Publish on His Own Terms
Russell Nohelty has published sci-fi and fantasy novels, short story collections, self-help books, tarot cards, and more via Kickstarter.
Creator Spotlights
Shine a light on the remarkable individuals behind innovative projects. These stories of creativity and determination are sure to inspire and motivate.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: Why Renowned Wildlife Photographer Margot Raggett Keeps Returning to Kickstarter
The newest installment of her Remembering Wildlife series focuses on giraffes and looks to raise awareness on the challenges they face as a species.
Creator Spotlights
Cyberpunk TCG Becomes the Most Funded Game in Crowdfunding History
We speak with WeirdCo co-founder and president Elliot Cook about community, curiosity, why he chose to work with Kickstarter, and what it feels like to have the biggest trading card game in crowdfunding history.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: How One Question Inspired Hood Sensory
How a conversation with her sons led one creator to reimagine what comfort clothing can do.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: Why Simone Giertz Turned to Kickstarter for Her Latest Invention
The award-winning inventor behind products like the Folding Hanger and Everyday Calendar explains why she decided to bring her Laundry Chair to Kickstarter.
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Creator Spotlight: How Ten Hundred Built a Trading Card Game With His YouTube Community
Artist and YouTuber Ten Hundred invited fans into every step of the process. The result: a community-built card game that funded in just two minutes.
Food
Creator Spotlight: What Do a NYC DJ and LA Skincare Entrepreneur Know About Olive Oil?
With Papa Nono Mimi already almost 600% funded on Kickstarter, it’s fair to say they know a thing or two.
Games
Creator Spotlight: How Paws and Leaves Turned a Failed Campaign into 200% Funding
The first launch fell short, but the story didn’t end there. With clearer roles, earlier community engagement, and a focused relaunch strategy, Paws and Leaves came back to nearly double its goal.
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Creator Spotlight: How Game Designer Peter McPherson Stays Curious About the Everyday
The brain behind LODGE, Tiny Towns, and Wormholes discusses defining goals, finding the soul of a project, and what he views as success.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: How a Star Football Player Funded His Comic Book on Kickstarter
A conversation with Notre Dame running back and anime and Manga-inspired comics creator Jeremiyah Love
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: How Two Artists Made A Mysterious Collaborative Project Work
"We must make art during dark times. It gives us hope."
Creator Spotlights
How Jill Sobule Shaped Kickstarter’s Beginnings — and Left Us One Final Project to Support
She was a proto proof of concept for crowdfunding. Now her legacy continues with one final project.
