PROJECTS
Makuake
Messenger Grande, a new large leather bag from the messenger brand, aims to serve both business travel and everyday use for discerning adults. Until now, large nylon models…
Makuake
Emu-One's TiLock2 is a titanium mechanical lock designed to secure bag zippers, building on the success of its predecessor TiLock. The standout feature is its versatility: it…
Kickstarter
Apex Publications, a U.S. publisher, is running a Kickstarter campaign to fund the 2027 production and publication of Apex Magazine, a digital literary journal specializing in…
Makuake
The silver jewelry brand Lost Paradise has unveiled a new Angel Wings Ring on Makuake, Japan's leading product development crowdfunding platform. Built on the brand's "Lost…
Makuake
Makuake, one of Japan's largest crowdfunding platforms, is relaunching the "Weekend Shoulder" bag through an encore campaign. The bag addresses a simple everyday frustration:…
Makuake
Blade artisans from Seki, a city in Gifu Prefecture famous for cutlery, have partnered with a Japanese sword handle-wrapping specialist to develop HESHIKIRI-MARU, a Japanese-style…
Makuake
G-ZERO COIL, a microcurrent shampoo brush, has been reimagined as a two-brush set on Makuake, one of Japan's largest crowdfunding platforms. The redesign draws inspiration from…
Makuake
MagQuick is a quick-release strap that uses FIDLOCK's V-Buckle, a magnetic fastening component from Germany, to instantly attach and detach everyday items like keys, phones, and…
Kickstarter
Emilia Strilichuk, an autistic author, is crowdfunding a deluxe edition of her award-nominated graphic novel through Kickstarter. The autobiographical work chronicles her life…
Makuake
Nova Coffee and Bakery has partnered with Kinki University students to develop four varieties of drip coffee, now available through Makuake, one of Japan's largest crowdfunding…
Makuake
On Makuake, a major Japanese crowdfunding platform, the apparel brand TENEZ—led by active athlete twins TOMITA TWINS—has launched long-sleeve active wear made with MOON-TECH…
Makuake
Jewel Climb, a loose gemstone specialist in Osaka, is running its 108th crowdfunding project on Makuake, one of Japan's largest crowdfunding platforms. Rather than offering famous…
