In the final week of May 2024, innovative crowdfunding projects are gaining traction. Leading the charge is STRATUS & NIMBUS, offering cloud-like comfort in a versatile backpack. Moss Echo brings indoor nature to life with air-purifying and soothing sounds. AIRO-mini is a portable tea brewer for on-the-go tea enthusiasts, while Citring One delivers fresh citrus juice in a minute. The Coop Scoop™ simplifies chicken coop cleaning, and ALT offers intricate sound design with its analog synthesizer. Alpargali is an all-weather jacket for any adventure, and GeoDrops is an AI sensor irrigation manager ensuring healthy plants and water efficiency. HALTER 1.0 provides a safe and comfortable halter for horses, and The Alchemist is a powerful USB-C hub for versatile device charging. These projects combine technology and design to enhance daily life.
- Launch time: 2024.5.21
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 119,372
- Backer In 24 Hours: 765 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 379%
The STRATUS and NIMBUS backpacks, designed for cloud-like comfort and everyday use. Available in one size and three colors, these bags cater to both photographers and general users. The STRATUS Photo backpack offers customizable storage ideal for creators, while the NIMBUS focuses on simplicity and comfort for daily commutes or adventures. Features include dual quickdraw side access, durable materials, contoured back panels with breathable air mesh, padded shoulder straps, and multiple pockets for organization. Additional conveniences include a dedicated laptop pocket, accessory attachment points, and weather-resistant materials. These backpacks promise all-day comfort and practicality.
- Launch time: 2024.5.21
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 72,746
- Backer In 24 Hours: 310 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 1454%
Moss Echo is an innovative device that combines air purification, interactive pixel display, and Bluetooth speaker to bring nature into indoor spaces. Ideal for any room, it enhances air quality and aesthetic appeal with its vibrant greenery and sleek design. Moss Echo features smart spray technology with IR sensors, allowing users to interact effortlessly with the moss filter. This device includes advanced Light Pole Technology for optimal moss growth and visual displays, and is equipped with waterproof electronics for durability. It offers various content visualizations, customizable designs, and sleep mode for a tranquil ambiance. Moss Echo also boasts a high-performance audio system, enhancing the environment with nature sounds or music. Its user-friendly controls, dual color options, and magnetic frame for easy customization make it a versatile addition to any decor. Moss Echo promotes a deeper connection with nature, contributing to a healthier, more sustainable world as part of 1% for the Planet. Easy to care for, the moss can endure long periods without moisture and quickly revive with watering, making it a low-maintenance yet impactful addition to any space.
- Launch time: 2024.5.20
- Pledged In 48 Hours: HK$ 48,230
- Backer In 48 Hours: 191 Backer
- 48 Hours To Reach Goal: 123%
The AIRO-mini is an ultra-mini tea set designed for on-the-go tea brewing with a revolutionary air pressure locking mechanism. This compact device allows for effortless tea preparation by tilting or lifting the upper brewer, which releases the freshly brewed tea into the lower glass without mess. Featuring an extra-fine stainless steel filter and a 150ml brewing capacity, the AIRO-mini ensures a smooth tea experience, even with whole-leaf teas like Oolong. Its design includes high-borosilicate glass, silicone rubber, and stainless steel, making it durable, easy to clean, and environmentally friendly. The AIRO-mini is stackable for portability and has evolved through user feedback to improve its design and functionality. Perfect for personal use or sharing, the AIRO-mini allows tea enthusiasts to enjoy a perfect cup of tea anywhere, anytime.
- Launch time: 2024.5.21
- Pledged In 24 Hours: € 44,935
- Backer In 24 Hours: 184 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 561%
The Citring One is an innovative citrus juicer designed for simplicity, speed, and cleanliness, making fresh juice effortlessly accessible for busy individuals. It operates with a single button, allowing users to load up to three whole oranges, press the button, and enjoy fresh juice in about a minute without any cutting or manual squeezing. Its sleek design, which won the IF Design Award 2024, ensures it complements any kitchen decor. Cleaning is easy with two BPA-free, dishwasher-safe silicone containers. Citring One’s low-noise operation and proprietary technology use compressed air to cut and squeeze oranges, ensuring optimal flavor by preventing juice contact with the peel. It also accommodates other citrus fruits like lemons, mandarins, and grapefruits, enabling creative juice combinations.
- Launch time: 2024.5.21
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 5,139
- Backer In 24 Hours: 109 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 40%
The Coop Scoop™ by Bee Jeweled Coop is the ultimate tool for chicken keepers, designed to simplify and enhance the coop cleaning experience. Unlike traditional, cumbersome tools, the Coop Scoop™ is lightweight, ergonomic, and easy to use with one hand, preventing back strain and making cleanup quicker and more efficient. Its generously sized scoop and long handle allow for effortless removal of chicken waste, reducing the time spent on maintenance. Born from the real needs of chicken keepers, the Coop Scoop™ blends the best features of a rake and a sifting shovel, ensuring durability and effectiveness. Developed through numerous iterations and prototypes, this tool is built to make coop cleaning an enjoyable task, promoting a healthy environment for chickens.
- Launch time: 2024.5.22
- Pledged In 24 Hours: € 147,430
- Backer In 24 Hours: 153 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 368%
The ALT pin matrix analog soundscape synthesizer is a unique instrument designed for complex sound design through a hands-on, intuitive interface. It features sliders and a pin matrix to create rich, evolving soundscapes and melodies. ALT incorporates five voices with stereo panning and various waveforms, a stereo filter inspired by the Korg MS-20, and a wild stereo delay with infinite feedback. It also includes light and sound sensors for environmental interaction, MIDI and CV inputs, and a modulation pin matrix with multiple sources and destinations. The robust construction includes a powder-coated steel and plexiglass casing, with future enhancements planned based on user support. Designed for creatives, ALT offers an alternative way to transform electricity into sound, making it a powerful tool for innovative musical exploration.
- Launch time: 2024.5.23
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 9,567
- Backer In 24 Hours: 54 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 191%
The Alpargali jacket is an all-weather, all-year outerwear designed for versatility and convenience with over 30 features, including 14 waterproof pockets and high standards of waterproofing and breathability. Ideal for city living, travel, and outdoor adventures, it boasts a range of pockets for essentials, including RFID-secure arm pockets and a quick-access sleeve pocket for transit cards. Crafted from robust, 100% recycled nylon with a dual-layer design, it offers superior water repellency and breathability. The jacket features a windproof stand-up collar, an adjustable hood with a 180° field of view, and an extended rain visor. Enhanced with underarm ventilation and rear reflective stripes, it ensures comfort and safety. The innovative shoulder strap system allows the jacket to be worn like a backpack when not in use. Meticulously designed for functionality, comfort, and style, Alpargali is the ultimate jacket for the modern explorer.
- Launch time: 2024.5.23
- Pledged In 24 Hours: US$ 16,586
- Backer In 24 Hours: 83 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 165%
GeoDrops is an AI-powered soil sensor and irrigation manager designed to make gardening easier by ensuring healthier plants and reducing water waste. Suitable for any outdoor environment, GeoDrops intelligently determines the optimal watering schedule, adjusting for rainfall and heat waves to deliver the right amount of water at the right time. It can send watering reminders to smartphones or directly control compatible irrigation systems like Rachio via Smart Home platforms such as IFTTT, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. Easy to set up and use, GeoDrops works with all plant types and soil conditions, offering advanced durability and weather resistance. With its precision moisture detection and energy-efficient design, it requires only annual battery replacement. GeoDrops Premium subscription provides enhanced features like Predictive AI for precision pulse watering, making it suitable for both homeowners and commercial applications. This innovative tool transforms traditional irrigation by predicting soil needs and optimizing watering strategies for consistently healthy and vibrant gardens.
- Launch time: 2024.5.21
- Pledged In 24 Hours: € 3,883
- Backer In 24 Hours: 76 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 97%
The HALTER 1.0 by Nordic Liberty is an innovative equestrian halter designed for optimal comfort, functionality, and safety. Crafted from water-repellent fabric with anatomical straps, it features replaceable parts and innovative buckles made from strong, rust-resistant aluminum. The lightweight design, weighing only 300 grams, minimizes pressure on the horse’s neck and cranial areas. Integrated safety breakpoints in the neck and nose straps provide additional security during emergencies, breaking under stress to prevent injury. With a mane cut-out feature for balanced fit and ease of movement, the HALTER 1.0 combines Danish design principles with advanced functionality, making it the ultimate choice for equine care.
- Launch time: 2024.5.21
- Pledged In 24 Hours: € 33，064
- Backer In 24 Hours: 83 Backer
- 24 Hours To Reach Goal: 33%
The Alchemist is an innovative, compact USB-C powered hub designed for musicians and modern mobile professionals, offering a versatile solution to power a variety of devices. This sleek hub converts any power source into a fast-charging USB hub with four outputs (two USB-C and two USB-A) capable of delivering up to 100W and 45W respectively. It supports diverse power sources, including USB-C power banks, DC power sources, and solar panels, and offers step-up adapters for devices that don’t support USB. The Alchemist’s modular CrazyChain cable system allows for the powering of multiple devices from a single source, with LED indicators for polarity. The Silent Alchemist variant provides isolated USB ports for noise-free power, ideal for clean audio recording. With its robust, lightweight design and magnetic bottom, The Alchemist ensures efficient power management, international compatibility, and hassle-free use, making it a game-changer for powering gear on the go.
