Update #13: Backer Surveys & iPhone 4S
Hi everyone,
It has been a while since we updated you. We haven't communicated with you as much as we would like to so here's a quick update. After our project ended, we have been getting payments handled, sending out surveys to our backers, working on developing the tooling for producing the EscapeCapsule and working on packaging designs, a new website solution and some cool new accessories. The accessories are mostly based on questions, comments and suggestions that various people have had during our Kickstarter campaign. The feedback has been really valuable, and we cannot thank you enough for your input along the way. Speaking of communication, we are still missing 42 responses to our backer surveys so please send those in as soon as possible so we can be clear on the orders we need to make to each of the vendors.
Along with all of the daily work on our project, both of us have also each moved to new apartments. We have both have had to deal with the flu. Add to that some visiting friends and relatives and a few sports injuries to mend. Turns out that returning to our usual sports after not exercising for several months was not such a good idea. June was out for a few days after a wake-boarding mishap, and Josh's knee did not like the hike across a few mountains last weekend. Live and learn. ;-)
iPhone 4S Announcement
We watch the live stream of blog comments during the announcement of the Apple Keynote for the iPhone 4S & can't remember the last time we participated in something with so much hype and excitement. The iPhone 4S was both unexpected and at the same time a nice surprise for all of us since it will work perfectly with the EscapeCapsule. The 4S has the exact same dimensions as the current CDMA iPhone.
Production Timeline and Delivery Dates
We have had many requests for the exact date we will deliver the final product and it has been a tough question to answer. Each day we work on the development of the product we learn something new. We'll be having a meeting with our engineers tomorrow to go over all of the details for the tooling development and time lines. Right now we know that it is going to take longer than we originally expected to get the product to you. We have been finding that we were a little optimistic in our original schedule with a very complicated product to manufacture and to refine which leads to longer factory timelines not to mention holiday schedules for our manufacturer. We will update everyone on Kickstarter as soon as we know more after this meeting.
We want to thank you all for your support and encouragement and also for your patience as we work to get your EscapeCapsule produced.
Josh & June
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 21, 2011.
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YOU ROCK! Thank you for your support in turning this product into a reality. This is a really important moment in our lives and we really appreciate you being a part of it. You will be listed you as a contributor on our website.
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GET CONNECTED: Get a custom rubber lanyard designed by Catalyst specifically for wet environments in your choice of black, green or white (glow-in-the-dark) for $6.50 plus $3.50 for shipping & handling. Use it for your EscapeCapsule, camera, cell phone or anything you need to secure. For multiple purchases, please click this reward multiple times.
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EVERYBODY LOVES A T-SHIRT: Thank you for supporting us in getting our first product launched. We will send you a Catalyst T-shirt in the size of your choice for mens (M, L, XL, XXL) or women (XS, S, M, L) for $16.50 plus $8.50 for shipping & handling.
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THE GREAT ESCAPE: Pre-order the EscapeCapsule (which will retail for $70) in your choice of black or blue with a Catalyst Lanyard for $44 plus $6 shipping & handling. Check out our project video to see the video/sound quality inside the EscapeCapsule.
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KICKSTARTER ONLY EDITION: Pre-order the EscapeCapsule in a "Kickstarter Green" housing over a white glow-in-the-dark shock-absorbing rubber bumper. You will also get a matching glow-in-the-dark lanyard and a special graphic thank you message from June and Josh printed on the lid for $74 plus $6 shipping & handling.
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SHARE THE LOVE: Pre-order the Kickstarter edition green glow-in-the dark EscapeCapsule and a regular EscapeCapsule in your choice of black or blue plus get 2 Custom Lanyards and a Catalyst T-shirt for $117 plus $18 for shipping & handling.
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THE FULL DEAL: Pre-order the Kickstarter edition green glow-in-the dark EscapeCapsule plus 2 more EscapeCapsules in your choice of blue & black and get 2 Catalyst T-shirts and 3 Custom Lanyards for $160 plus $25 for shipping & handling.
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ANGEL SUPPORTER: We think you are a pretty special human being and we love you! Your generous support will have a big impact on our ability to launch the EscapeCapsule. In return, we are going to give you an iPhone 4 32G unlocked and 10 EscapeCapsules in your choice of colors. On that note, we want you to be involved in picking the color of the next EscapeCapsule, which we will send you when available. And furthermore, we felt it would be fun to talk about colors after a brief tour of the factory, so we are going to include a trip to Hong Kong so you get to see where the product is made. We will fly you from LAX to HKG and put you up in a hotel for 7D/6N. While in Hong Kong, we will take you out for a beach BBQ and a night out on the town for dinner and drinks. Also, there are a few hidden beaches, waterfalls and epic rock climbing spots that we would love to share with you. Sound fun? Of course, it's the ultimate escape!
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Catalyst is the co-creation by friends Josh Wright and June Lai. Josh is a product designer with extensive experience in lifestyle and action sports products. June complements Josh as an accomplished adventurer with a background in international finance and business who has led cross-border deals in industries from biotech to the world’s largest financial institutions. Together Josh and June have rock climbed, boarded, flown, surfed, hiked, jumped, swam, and chilled out in some rugged and exciting destinations around this gorgeous world.
Catalyst is a reflection of who we are and what we do in life.
Thanks for the update. ^^
much appreciated...
Thanks for the update Josh & June, great news and really happy that things are moving along well.
It might be just me, but I think it's better to get a perfect EscapeCapsule a little later than expected than a rushed and thrown together product on time. Good things come to those that wait. lol
GREAT job people, I want the Best you can do not the Quickest. Also some more of your inventive ideas, please keep your loyal backers posted with regards to your next project/s (as I know you will)
All the best and stay healthy and uninjured. :)
"The 4S has the exact same dimensions as the current CDMA iPhone."
please be aware that the mute switch on the 4S is lower than on the 4.