Tagged: design

March 20, 2021 @ 7:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and M7, a creative start-up hub that’s operated under Qatar Museums, are introducing Scale7, which is a business incubator for MENA region entrepreneurs. Scale 7 aims to support a creative and artistic ecosystem. The initiative will help Qatari entrepreneurs, local… Read More

March 19, 2021 @ 1:43 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cryptocurrency trading platform PrimeXBT announced on Friday its newly updated platform design to support the introduction of new multi-currency accounts. PrimeXBT reported that in order to further expand its product offering and continue to evolve the user experience on its trading platform, it has introduced… Read More

June 9, 2017 @ 5:16 pm By Duncan Keene  |  

Traditional banking is facing tough times ahead. It’s easy to see why. The UK has lost 40% of its banks and building societies since 1989, considering usage of online banking has more doubled since 2007. After all, who wants to queue for an hour to see… Read More

October 27, 2016 @ 10:26 am By Erin Hobey  |  

In less than two weeks, Polygons, the origami-inspired flat 4-in-1 spoon, is performing beyond measure on its Kickstarter campaign, having already surpassed $500K stretch goal.  At this writing the flat spoon has raised over $542,000 from over 19,432 backers… the stats increase with each click… quite a… Read More

September 14, 2016 @ 4:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, crowdfunding portal Kickstarter announced it was heading across the Atlantic for this year’s London Design Festival, which will be held on September 17th-25th. The citywide celebration features a range of designers who have brought their projects to Kickstarter. The funding platform declared: “Whether… Read More

April 27, 2016 @ 1:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, crowdfunding portal Indiegogo announced it is updating its campaign creating experience. The redesign offers creators a chance to reveal who they are, what they are creating and why they are raising money in a cleaner, more organized way. The funding platform shared: “Every day, we talk to… Read More

October 14, 2015 @ 2:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Rare Pink, an online retailer of custom designed diamond jewelry and engagement rings that are traded from London and Hong Kong, has launched a second equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The company, which secured over £120,000 during its first campaign, is seeking funds to continue its jewelry… Read More

August 19, 2015 @ 4:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Clippings.com, a UK-based marketplace for furniture, lighting and homeware, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £500,000 to change the way consumers see the design industry. The company, which was officially launched in 2013 by Despark’s Adel Zakout, has reportedly grown 21% month-on-month… Read More

July 4, 2015 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

During the final hours of its Kickstarter campaign, California startup FOVE successfully secured over $480,000 for its new self-titled virtual reality device. Last month, the company took to the crowdfunding platform to raise $250,000 and it eventually became super popular. The description of FOVE reads,… Read More

June 10, 2015 @ 9:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, Dragons’ Den judge, Kelly Hoppen, and her board, took to equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube to raise £1.1 million for her self-titled online affordable luxury homewares business, Kelly Hoppen London. From launch in January 2014 to February 2015, the Kelly Hoppen London attracted circa 1 million… Read More

May 13, 2015 @ 10:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Board of Kelly Hoppen London launched a £1.1 million equity crowdfunding campaign through Crowdcube. Investors are being offered the opportunity to invest in the online affordable luxury homewares retail business that focuses on products conceived by Kelly Hoppen MBE, an award-winning English interior designer, author and businesswoman. Kelly… Read More

May 5, 2015 @ 8:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the interest in Indian e-commerce and online marketplaces continues to grow, peer-to-peer commerce spaces are creating opportunities for both investors and start-ups alike. In line with the emerging trends, Gurgaon-based online marketplace for arts, crafts and design WorldArtCommunity has raised a round of angel investment… Read More

March 10, 2015 @ 2:38 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

Whether you have an eye–or a nose–for good design, Sniffr, a new crowdfunding platform for Singapore designers, has just soft-launched, according to Channel NewsAsia. Founded by Otto Solutions, the platform offers aspiring designers a launch pad to share and showcase their designs, as well as solicit funding… Read More

October 13, 2014 @ 9:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The mastermind behind the famous 1981 Princess Diana wedding dress has made her way to Crowdcube! Elizabeth Emanuel, who has also made gorgeous dresses for other celebrities, including Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Collins, hit the equity crowdfunding platform on Sunday (October 12th) to raise £750,000 for her new… Read More

October 11, 2014 @ 10:28 am By JD Alois  |  

The NYCTA Graphics Standards Manual closed yesterday on Kickstarter having raised an amazing $802,812 as design junkies flocked to support a somewhat unlikely crowdfunding home-run.  Over 6700 backers joined Pentagram designers Jesse Reed and Hamish Smyth  to fund a reissued book dedicated to Massimo Vignelli, Bob Noorda, and… Read More

May 1, 2014 @ 8:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Make Architecture Happen, a crowdfunding platform exclusively for architects and designers, has launched. The site is presently featuring 15 innovative projects ranging from a walkable boardwalk made from over 200 pieces of laser-cut recycled lumber to a community center that will provide jobs in a… Read More

April 13, 2014 @ 5:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

The New Craftsmen has closed their successful equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube having raised £171,580 from 70 investors.  This represents 6.18% equity in the young company.  Organizers originally targeted a raise of £150,000.  The single largest contribution was posted at £100,000. The funding round was… Read More

April 3, 2014 @ 11:35 am By JD Alois  |  

So not too long ago I was searching for a standing desk and I encountered the exact same issue that Steven Yu discusses in his pitch video.  Standing at your desk is known to be good for your health and productivity, but most good ones… Read More

April 1, 2014 @ 8:26 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding on Kickstarter, the Dash has closed their funding round having raised $3,390,551 as 15,998 backers came together to fund this innovative product.  Dash is a wireless, smart headphone that bests any device in the market today (at least that I know about). The Dash… Read More

March 28, 2014 @ 9:20 am By Charles Luzar  |  

So you’ve got a great idea for a product. Some great pain point in your life would disappear if this product existed, and of course you aren’t unique; in solving your problems you’ll solve the same problem for millions of other people. It’s perfect. The… Read More