Comments on: Crowdfunding for Creativity

By: Crowdfunding for Creativity | The Jazz of Innovation | Scoop.it

Crowdfunding for Creativity | The Jazz of Innovation | Scoop.it — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:13:03 +0000

[...] Crowdfunding for Creativity [...]

By: 7 Platforms Changing the Future of Publishing | Supreme's Blogs

7 Platforms Changing the Future of Publishing | Supreme's Blogs — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:29:57 +0000

[...] a crowdfunded model to books, the U.K.-based Unbound has been called the Kickstarter for publishing. Launched at [...]

By: Alex Barlow

Alex Barlow — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:58:00 +0000

Wefund is the Uk’s leading crowd sourcing site expanding into Europe and the USA. Its Funded over 40 projects in under 9 months since launch. (Deisgned and built by http://www.zimzamzimmy.com).

By: fondomat

fondomat — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:48:11 +0000

http://fondomat.com is the Czech Republic’s first crowdfunding website that enables you to realise your dreams, help those in need or fund your next big project via its innovative crowdfunding system. In English and Czech language versions.

By: I Like This Blog. Crowdfunding for Creativity | Brain Pickings « Transmedia Camp 101

Mon, 30 May 2011 03:16:59 +0000

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By: not the original

not the original — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:17:31 +0000

You wrote:
“While we don’t generally support replica projects — which RocketHub seems to be of Kickstarter”

Kickstarter is not the original crowdfunding site. I have no association with RocketHub, I just have a need to point out misinformation (it’s one of my flaws).

Speaking of actual replica projects, do you support Google or Facebook? Neither was an originator.

By: Underwater Sculptures (The Atlantic) | Autodespair

Underwater Sculptures (The Atlantic) | Autodespair — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:48:22 +0000

[...] This year, artist and TED fellow Colleen Flanigan was invited to join the project with some of her Biorock designs. As the temperature and acidity of the world’s oceans continue to rise under the effects of global warming, these new sculptures offer corals a vital alkaline environment: using a low-voltage electrical current, the installations raise the pH of seawater to attract limestone minerals, which adhere to the metal matrix and help corals get the calcium carbonate they need to build their exoskeletons. So Colleen is gathering the necessary arsenal—welding equipment, metal, supplies, power sources, boat rentals, SCUBA tanks—and hiring a professional filmmaker to capture the incredible journey. And she’s funding it on Kickstarter, my favorite platform for microfunding creative projects. [...]

By: Cedric Ulule

Cedric Ulule — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:29:06 +0000

A new crowdfunding site has freshly hatched in Paris : http://www.ulule.com

Ulule is open to project from all around the world. We welcome arty, social and humanitarian projects, as you can already see on the website.
It’s also a free service. Apart from the Paypal fees (around 3,5%), Ulule doesn’t take any commission on your supports.

Well, the invitation is launched! ‘(°v°)’

By: Jenna Harlow

Jenna Harlow — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:50:53 +0000

Check out http://www.fashionstake.com – same concept but for designers

By: shehab

shehab — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:21:15 +0000

A crowd-funding platform for fashion designers http://fashionstake.com launches on Sep 1st.