make 100

This year, bring 100 into the world.

What is Make 100?

Make 100 is a monthlong creative initiative focused on limited editions of 100. Since we first launched it in January 2017, over 780 creators have taken part.

We're bringing back Make 100 for January 2019, and we can't wait to see what you'll create. Kick off the new year by bringing your brightest idea to life—and invite 100 supporters to help you do it. Explore past Make 100 projects for inspiration.

How to take part

  • Create a project with a limited-edition reward capped at 100 backers.
  • Launch your project between January 1 and January 31.
  • Use Make 100 in your project’s title or short blurb.

Start planning: outline your idea

What can I make?

You could make a run of 100 zines, create 100 art prints, or release 100 tickets to a performance. As long as your project follows our rules, the possibilities are endless.

Need some inspiration? Explore past projects.

Why should I take part?

This is a perfect opportunity for experienced Kickstarter creators and curious first-timers to pursue big ideas with limited demands. Start a new year by bringing 100 works into the world.

Start your project

Questions and answers

  • Didn’t Make 100 already happen?
    Yes it did—twice!—and we're doing it again. Over 780 people have participated in Make 100 since we first launched it in January 2017 (see them all), and many creators wrote in to ask if we'd run the prompt again. We decided to bring Make 100 back for 2019 to give even more people the chance to start the new year by making something great.
  • Instead of one reward capped at 100 backers, can I offer various rewards that add up to 100, total?
    Yes. Your Make 100 project can feature one limited-edition reward capped at 100 backers, or have multiple limited-edition reward tiers that add up to 100 backers. Keep in mind that your project must also launch between January 1 and January 31 and follow Kickstarter's rules in order to be part of Make 100.
  • Can I offer non-limited–edition rewards as well?
    Yes, your project can feature non-limited–edition rewards as well. However, your limited-edition reward should be a main focus of your project. Your Make 100 reward should also be sufficiently different from your other rewards. For example, if you're publishing a book, it's not enough to simply offer 100 copies of the book with a blue cover instead of a red cover.
  • Can I modify my existing or planned campaign to make it fit within Make 100?
    While it’s possible to add a reward tier capped at 100 backers to any live Kickstarter project, Make 100 is aimed at inspiring creators to get started on something new. If you’ve already planned something specific, we don’t recommend modifying it just to take part in Make 100.
  • Should I set my funding goal based on getting 100 backers?
    Not necessarily. While we encourage you to aim for 100 backers, you should set your funding goal based on the actual cost of making and shipping your rewards and running your project. Section three of this worksheet will help you with the math.