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Update #7 · Mar 16, 2012 · comment

Well everybody, BEEP did not meet it's goal. I truly appreciate all the help and support everybody gave and I am sorry that I can not send you out your own BEEP fresh of the assembly line!

I know now that working a full-time job, and being a dad, and trying to make a project like this go viral is just not likely. If I were to do this again I think I would want a team of people working 40hrs/wk blogging,Tweeting, Emailing, Calling, yelling from rooftops, etc. Then, it might just break that barrier.

I am very grateful for the people who took time to share this by word of mouth and social media, and especially grateful to Cathy Earle for her awesome blog post! We did our best and it just didn't catch on.

It's OK. BEEP will always live on in my heart and in my portfolio. I hope to make a less-technical bendy or plush version for Vega because she put so much effort into this project and was so excited about it. 

We learned a lot about transitioning during the 3 years of this project and she is great about getting off the computer these days anyway!

BEEP is "Patent Pending" and always generates a lot of interest so, who knows, maybe one of these days some interested party will want to buy the idea or invest in it and BEEP or BEEP v2.0 will emerge! If so, I will most definitely not have forgotten all of you wonderful people who were here with your support!

Until then, it is on to the next thing! Vega and I have a great idea for a Sci-Fi Puppet show! Maybe it is time to re-focus our creative energies that way.

:)

Thank you all so much!

-Justin

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Western Front Article

Update #6 · Feb 28, 2012 · comment

A great article went up this morning in the Western Front.

http://westernfrontonline.net/news/14379-western-alumnus-works-to-patent-computer-timer 

The headline isn't quite accurate as I have already filed a utility patent. But it is a good article and exciting nonetheless!

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Newspaper Article Needs Parents!

Update #5 - For backers only · Feb 27, 2012 · 1 comment

For backers only. If you're a backer of this project, please log in to read this post.

More publicity and a new FAQ section!

Update #4 · Feb 18, 2012 · comment

Hi all!

First off, I am proud to announce that BEEP was featured on the front page of The Innovative Educator!

http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2012/02/making-screen-time-limits-gentle-and.html#more 

Thanks goes out to The Innovative Educator and especially to Cathy Earle for her guest post!

Also, I wanted to let everyone know that I have added a FAQ section and I will add more sections to this as questions arise.

I will be really pushing to get the word out and get more funding in the month that is remaining for our project. Please feel free to share this on your blogs, Facebook pages, Twitter, Pinterest or what-have you! 

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Day 4

Update #3 · Feb 3, 2012 · comment

Woo Hoo! More backers! More press releases! More social media and a great spot secured for BEEP on a well known blog Feb. 17th. More news to follow! 

Apparently the images were not working on certain phones and tablets so I uploaded some higher res images to a more reliable hosting site. 

Keep spreading the word everybody! 

Thank you!!!

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on March 15, 2012.

Funding period
Jan 30, 2012 - Mar 15, 2012 (45 days)

  • Pledge $25 or more

    3 backers

    [FUN TIME] You get some way cool original BEEP art drawn and signed by Vega. We will send you a bunch of BEEP stickers. You also will receive our undying gratitude for helping to fund this exciting project!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    17 backers

    [SCREEN TIME] You have just pre-ordered your very own BEEP! You will also have access to the BEEP process blog and your name listed as a backer on the BEEP website and in the process book.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    1 backer

    [TEE TIME] One BEEP pre-order and an official BEEP T-shirt. You will also have access to the BEEP process blog and your name listed as a backer on the BEEP website and in the process book.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    5 backers

    [STORY TIME] One BEEP pre-order,the official BEEP T-shirt, PLUS a beautiful signed process book telling the story of BEEP from idea to reality! You will also have access to the BEEP process blog and your name listed as a backer on the BEEP website and in the process book.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    1 backer

    [DOUBLE TIME] Two BEEPS and all the REWARDS!!! That's TWO BEEPS, the process book, the T-shirt, original BEEP artwork by Vega, and a bunch of stickers! You will also have access to the BEEP process blog and your name listed as a backer on the BEEP website and in the process book.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers Limited (50 of 50 left)

    [QUALITY TIME] You will receive all of the [DOUBLE TIME] rewards AND a full size model of BEEP in a classy display case featuring a personalized thank you plaque.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012