We Are Pop Up adores the ingenious projects listed throughout popular crowd-funding site Kickstarter. Although there are so many campaigns that caught our eye this week, here are five special ones we wanted to share with you.
1. Turn around : Carousel, London
The creators of Carousel London are so passionate about bringing you world-renowned chefs, innovative pop-ups and extraordinary events they claim they haven’t slept in weeks. They want to be “like a Tate Modern or a National Theatre for food.” providing an ever-changing landscape of gastronomic treats in the heart of Marylebone. They have the space, they have the commitment, but what they don’t have is a kitchen and that’s why they need your help. Carousel London needs to raise £25,000 and they’re looking for you to pledge. Rewards for your support include tickets to Carousel Presents Events, bespoke aprons, recipe books, cooking classes and you can even have the “house cocktail” named after you. If you like what’s on offer you can support Carousel, London here
2: Whisky business : Mallow and Marsh
What’s not to love about Marshmallows?
Harriot Pleydell-Bouverie, creator of Mallow and Marsh has such an obsession with the gooey, fluffy, deliciousness that are marshmallows, that she dreams of “floating them down the Thames” and taking them to space. With no shortage of ambition this special business has already sold over 2 tonnes of squishy goodness and it seems everyone wants a bite of her fair-trade and organic mallows.
With a growing business, Harriot needs extra equipment to keep up with the demand. Your support will be rewarded with marshmallows, marshmallows and more marshmallows Support Mallow and Marsh here.
3. A cut above : The Man Comb
With the rise of the hispterdom era, sculpting of ones facial hair has become a necessary part of the quintessential male grooming routine. With a lot of pressure on men to get the right look, The Man Comb has been invented “to own your beard and barnet, so even if you’re as hairy as a Yeti’s armpit you can look and feel magnificent!” Clearly the demand was there because they have already hit their goal of £9,000. It seems the bearded brotherhood are banning together with this one.
Even though they have reached their initial financial goal, a new bar has been set to raise £16,000, which promises to unlock a new special edition. The comb already features a bottle opener, so what more could you ask for? We are pretty confident it’s only a matter of time that The Man Comb will be coming to a pop up store near you but if you can’t wait, you can get your hands on your very own by pledging here.
4. Opinions that count : Looks Good On Me
As confident as one can be, getting a second opinion from someone you trust can be invaluable. Knowing that, LOOKS GOOD ON ME plans to launch an app in November, which transforms your friends into an intimate circle of fashion advisors. Their aim is to raise £20,000 so that they can bring this app to the market for free.
Using your ‘community’ for opinions has become second nature, but this app aims to proactively engage buyers with reliable feedback about what does and doesn’t look good. Claiming to save time, energy and improve the overall shopping experience, a happy customer should result in a happy business. If you want your customers to showcase your label to their trusted friends and family, why not make your investment here?
5. Colour Up : Geco Hub
Thinking of creative and clever ways to make your products stand out is always a challenge. The Geco Hub could provide a colourful answer to your product display. Designed as a “one-stop grab-and-go storage spot”, this bright durable design can be utilised in a number of different ways. Originally created as an organiser, we are confident a touch of innovative imagination can transform the Geco Hub into a unique way to showcase your work. Simon Lyons, an award winning engineer and inventor of The Geco hub wants to raise £23,000 to assist with the costs of the manufacturing processes. If your mind is starting to dream up all the artistic ways you can use this platinum-cured silicone rubber unit why not get behind it here?
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