Design & Tech projects you'll love

We're back with another edition of Invent, where we share the projects and news catching our attention. Scroll to the bottom to learn how to get your Kickstarter project featured at our CES 2026 booth!

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

PROJECTS WE LOVE

VertiGo: The Vertical Laser Engraver

BY LENSDIGITAL

NOMADE 58: All-in-one Daily Travel Hoodie

BY MINIMAL ORGANISED WEAR

BB-62 Collection: Pens Handmade from USS NJ Battleship Deck

BY CHAD SCHUMACHER

Pudl: A Game-Changing, All Season, Waterproof Rain Suit

BY PUDL

RUX Duffel Box: The Wide-Mouth Duffel Reinvented

BY JAMIE BOND

The Kitchen, Reimagined: Chef-Grade Essential Tools

BY CASAMERA

elio: The Water Bottle That Disappears in Your Pocket

BY MAX GUNAWAN

Nebula X1 Pro: Mobile Theater with 4K Projector & 7.1.4 Sound

BY SOUNDCORE NEBULA

COMMUNITY PICK

Shaila is a marketing manager at Kickstarter where she connects backers to projects they'll love. Away from her desk, you'll find her practicing yoga or crafting maximalist jewelry. Shaila's favorite Design & Tech projects are ones that help her stay present in the moment, like fidget gadgets and sound tools. Her project pick is something of the same sort...

6 Pound Phone Case

"I absolutely love the absurd yet practical nature of this chunky, dense phone case. The creator designed it with the intention that the phone feels and is inconvenient. In turn, the design discourages use of the phone itself. These days, I think we can all use our phones a bit less, and I'd go far enough to say most of us need something heavy getting in the way to help us achieve that. I'd love to try this one out!"

NEWS & EVENTS

Alibaba.com Reveals U.S. Winners of CoCreate Pitch 2025

Meet the 11 winners of the U.S. CoCreate pitch competition! We’re proud to have been the official crowdfunding partner for this event, supporting the launch of so many innovative products. Congratulations to all the winners, including several Kickstarter creators! Check it out →

Next up: U.K. Finals, Nov 14 in London! Grab your tickets, explore innovative products, connect with creators & experts. Use KICKSTARTER25 to save at checkout. Learn more →

How Snapmaker Built a Multi-Million Dollar Campaign by Listening to Users

Snapmaker’s 3D printer campaign raised over $20 million by putting user feedback at the center. From beta testers to real-world users, their audience helped shape the product—showing that building with people in mind creates trust, loyalty, and success. Read the case study →

Be Featured at Our CES Booth

January 6-9, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV

Are you a Kickstarter creator heading to CES? We’d love to know! Share your plans so we can showcase your Kickstarter-funded products, highlight your presence, and help attendees find you during the show. Get started →