In the fourth week of November 2023, the crowdfunding scene has been abuzz with a range of innovative projects. These include Coat Hingers’ foldable coat hangers, offering a space-saving solution for garment storage, and Logitech’s multifunctional Reach Pro 2-in-1 Webcam. The Shimoda Urban Explore bag merges durability with urban style, while ORBCLIP introduces a quick-release keychain carabiner for everyday convenience. TiSpanner’s compact titanium multitool and ARROWMAX M1 PRO’s smart electric screwdriver cater to practical needs with a modern twist. For the creatives, there’s KRYDRUFI’s all-in-one modular art box, and cyclists have the See Sense AGILE reactive bike light for enhanced safety. The SHARKZ micro knife redefines portable sharpness, and the UltraPrint Max 12k high-speed 3D printer is revolutionizing 3D printing technology. These projects not only reflect the diversity of current technological and design innovations but also highlight the dynamic nature of the crowdfunding ecosystem.
Let’s explore the best crowdfunding projects in the fourth week of November 2023 out there!
- Launch time: 2023.11.16
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 142,654
- Backer In 24 Hours: 1114 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 285%
Simone Giertz, renowned for her comedic and inventive approach, has created the “Coat Hingers,” a novel solution for space-efficient clothes hanging. Addressing the lack of options for hanging clothes in shallow spaces, these hangers are designed to fold in half, significantly conserving closet space. The Coat Hingers’ development involved extensive prototyping, reflecting Giertz’s dedication to practical and functional design. Her Kickstarter campaign for the product quickly raised over $200,000 in under 48 hours, demonstrating a strong market interest. These foldable hangers represent a unique blend of innovation and practicality, catering to the needs of those with limited closet depth or space constraints.
- Launch time: 2023.11.14
- Pledged In 48 Hours: US$ 304,313
- Backer In 48 Hours: 1114 Backer
- 48 Hours To Reach Goal: 1521%
The Logitech Reach Pro 2-in-1 Webcam Overhead Camera is a versatile and innovative device designed for content creators, educators, gamers, and business professionals. It combines the functionality of an overhead camera and a traditional webcam, mounted on a flexible camera boom. This design enables high-quality recording in 1080p at 60 fps with features like glass optics, a f/2.0 aperture, 3.7 mm focal length, 78-degree field of view, 4.3x lossless zoom, smart autofocus, and dual omnidirectional microphones with noise filtering. The Reach offers remarkable flexibility with its articulating arm allowing for vertical and horizontal repositioning, 360-degree panning, and a pivoting camera head, making it ideal for a range of presentations and content creation. It’s an enhanced version of the popular Logitech Streamcam, with easy plug-and-play connectivity via USB-C and compatibility with most videoconferencing and streaming platforms, emphasizing its user-friendly and adaptable nature.
- Launch time: 2023.11.13
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 121,725
- Backer In 24 Hours: 446 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 304%
The Shimoda Urban Explore is a stylish and lightweight camera backpack designed for urban exploration, day hikes, and weekend trips. Available in 20, 25, and 30-liter sizes, it’s smaller and more portable than traditional 35-liter camera backpacks. The backpack is suitable for carrying a limited amount of camera equipment, including a 16-inch laptop, a mirrorless camera body, lenses, a drone, and accessories. It boasts features like weather-sealed zippers, a rain cover, durable construction, and a removable camera core unit. While not ideal for long hikes or heavy loads, its modern, scratch-resistant design, and construction from recycled plastics make it an attractive choice for light, everyday use.
- Launch time: 2023.11.13
- Pledged In 24 Hours: ￡ 21,812
- Backer In 24 Hours: 412 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 436%
The ORBCLIP is an innovative quick-access keychain clip, crafted from Grade 5 Titanium for strength and lightness, weighing just 3.5 grams. It’s designed for effortless separation and reconnection of keys or other EDC items, featuring a unique sphere-joint design that allows for instant splitting and secure reattachment. The ORBCLIP is compact, with a 12mm diameter, and boasts features like 360-degree rotation, 120-degree folding, and color coding for easy identification. It offers a more reliable and secure hold compared to magnetic key clips, making it a practical and durable solution for organizing keys and EDC items in daily life.
- Launch time: 2023.11.14
- Pledged In 24 Hours: JP￥ 3,679,959
- Backer In 24 Hours: 273 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 367%
The TiSpanner is an innovative multitool, distinguished by its adjustable spanner wrench feature. Crafted from medium-strength TC4 titanium alloy, this 5-in-1 tool offers versatility in a compact design. It includes an adjustable wrench that opens up to 36 mm, a nail-pulling slot, a bottle opener, and a tungsten steel stud for emergency and everyday tasks. The tool also serves as a caliper-type measuring tool, although without numerical markings. The TiSpanner Pro variant adds enhanced features like a CNC-machined threaded adjustment rod, luminous tritium tubes for visibility in the dark, and a polished finish. This multitool combines practicality and durability, making it a useful addition to any keychain.
- Launch time: 2023.11.14
- Pledged In 24 Hours: HK$ 233,164
- Backer In 24 Hours: 272 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 291%
The Arrowmax M1 Pro Smart Motion Control Electric Screwdriver, also known as the SES Max, is an advanced electric screwdriver with a smart motion control system for automatic torque and direction sensing. It features an upgraded chipset and motor, offering up to 4.0 kgf.cm of torque and a 500mAh battery capable of over 900 uses on a full charge. The screwdriver includes 70 different magnetized S2 steel tips, a magnetic charging stand, and a CNC machined aluminium box. It also offers Bluetooth connectivity with app control and is available in anodized aluminum or matte black finishes. A budget-friendly version, the SES Ultra, is also available, excluding some advanced features.
- Launch time: 2023.11.15
- Pledged In 24 Hours: HK$ 76,376
- Backer In 24 Hours: 237 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 763%
The Krydrufi All-in-One Modular Art Box is an innovative solution for artists, featuring a range of components to enhance the painting experience. It includes a water bucket, a customizable detachable water tank, a silicone brush cleaning insert that protects bristles, and dual brush holders for both wet and air-dry brushes. Additionally, it boasts a versatile wet palette with superb sealing to keep paints fresh, airtight paint storage, and disposable palette paper designed to prevent paint leakage and restore true colors. This modular art box is designed to cater to various painting needs, offering an organized and efficient workspace for artists.
- Launch time: 2023.11.14
- Pledged In 24 Hours: ￡ 15,025
- Backer In 24 Hours: 243 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 83%
The See Sense AGILE is a compact and innovative bike light designed to enhance safety for cyclists. It provides 125 lumens in the rear and 150 lumens in the front, ensuring bright illumination in a small package. Notably, AGILE features reactive lighting that increases brightness and flash rate during risky situations, such as heavy traffic or roundabouts, to enhance visibility when most needed. Weighing less than 30 grams, it’s designed for versatility and ease of use, equipped with a ‘twist and click’ mount for compatibility with other See.Sense lights. This design makes it an accessible and adaptable choice for cyclists seeking improved visibility and safety.
- Launch time: 2023.11.14
- Pledged In 24 Hours: ￡ 17,060
- Backer In 24 Hours: 274 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 341%
The SHARKZ Micro Knife, a tool by Ysmart, has made significant strides on Kickstarter due to its innovative design and functionality. Constructed from durable Grade 5 Titanium, it is both waterproof and fireproof, offering remarkable resilience. The knife features a blade composed of 90% tungsten carbide, ensuring exceptional sharpness and durability in a compact 5cm size. Its minimalist yet functional design allows for seamless integration into daily life, whether carried in a wallet, on a keyring, or attached to a backpack. SHARKZ is not just a practical tool but also a stylish accessory, available in four distinct designs: ‘Frost’, ‘Matrix’, ‘Tornado’, and ‘Skull’, each reflecting individual personality and style. Inspired by the adaptability and strength of sharks, SHARKZ embodies power, efficiency, and versatility, transcending its role as a mere tool to become a symbol of resilience in the EDC landscape.
- Launch time: 2023.11.14
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 213,005
- Backer In 24 Hours: 290 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 2130%
The UltraPrint 12K High-Speed 3D Printer, merges high performance with user accessibility. It boasts a remarkable 12K resolution and speeds up to 200mm/h, enabling the creation of highly detailed and lifelike models. With a generous print volume of 353 x 198 x 380mm, it caters to both large and intricate projects. User-friendly features like an auto-resin system and built-in air purification enhance its appeal, making it suitable for both hobbyists and professionals. Its budget-friendly nature, combined with these advanced capabilities, led to a successful crowdfunding campaign, significantly surpassing its initial goal and underscoring the market’s enthusiasm for this innovative 3D printing solution.
