Design & Tech projects you'll love

This week’s picks highlight creators rethinking the objects we live and work with. Explore the innovations turning big ideas into everyday upgrades.

Your Design & Tech Team: Heather Swift Hunt, Nathan Nalevanko, Bianca Skrinyar, and Etai Rahmil

PROJECTS WE LOVE

6 Pound Phone Case

BY MATTER NEUROSCIENCE

Chunky, dense, and made of stainless steel, this phone case is designed to be inconvenient and encourage less phone use.

K-25 Smart Pillow 2.0

BY SOLO-RM

An adjustable cooling pillow for all types of sleepers, filled with proprietary STAR-Tech gel-infused memory foam.

inCharge Life: Your Lifetime Cable

BY ROLLING SQUARE

This might be last cable you'll ever own with its modular USB-C ecosystem, 240W fast charging, and lifetime replacement program.

Domitree ALT: 10-in-1 Standing Desk

BY DOMITREE

A standing desk with smooth lift, hidden pegboard storage, built-in charging, tiered workspaces, and lighting.

Makera Z1 Desktop CNC

BY MAKERA

An entry-level CNC with pro-level power featuring AI-driven workflows and modeling and one-click CAM software—built for metal, wood, and more.

The Vision Chair

BY LEVITASK

This chair combines the ease of sitting with the benefits of standing, using a 120° open hip angle to restore your spine’s natural S-curve and optimize your seated posture.

HoodEase: The Magnetic-Zipper Hoodie

BY JOE & BELLA

A hoodie with a magnetic zipper for instant closure, rugged durability, and comfortable wear made for every body.

SIRUI Astra Anamorphic Cine Lens

BY SIRUI

This 1.33x FF lens delivers autofocus, T1.8 aperture, blue and neutral flares, and E/Z/L mount compatibility in a compact 620g body.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Make 100: Dream Big, Make Small

Every January, we invite creators to launch a project with just 100 rewards. Whether it’s whimsical, practical, or delightfully quirky, it’s your chance to experiment and connect with backers excited to support fresh ideas.

CES

January 6-9 in Las Vegas, NV

Join us at one of tech’s biggest showcases! Visit our booth #60101 in Eureka Park to see Kickstarter-funded innovations on display and get a sneak peek at upcoming launches in 2026. Get the scoop on our presence at the show →