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 @ 8:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

So what do you do when you have a successful luxury brand that makes high end accessories and you want capital to grow?  You could find an investor and give up some ownership, issue debt or do a rewards based crowdfunding campaign. Strathberry of Scotland… 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 24, 2015 @ 10:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Rewards based crowdfunding is perfect for small companies looking to launch a new product or validate a concept. We are seeing a growing number of SMEs become bigger companies fueled in part by platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.  Recently Indiegogo stated that over $300 million in… 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

November 30, 2014 @ 12:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

Four crowdfunding campaigns for this week’s Mailbox.  We have Blossom, a smart watering controller, Das Kuhling mobile keg system, Lambert Company Audio system and Ruche shelving unit. First let’s talk about Ruche.  This is a crowdfunding project by Ruthy Shafrir, an industrial engineer based in… Read More

October 19, 2014 @ 10:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Three really innovative and creative crowdfunding campaigns for this weeks crowdfunding mailbox.  Two from Kickstarter and one favorite from Indiegogo.  Please keep them coming.  Just email us at [email protected]. First up we have one for the fast nearing holiday season.  LovePop is a 3D card… 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

June 7, 2014 @ 3:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

After a busy week hearing all about the future of wearable tech at Glazed, I am all geeked up about the  huge power of crowdfunding and how the hardware space is being transformed by the crowd.  Definitely a forthcoming article on this revolutionary shift that… Read More