tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:/pages/awesomeKickstarter: Awesome Foundation2017-12-13T13:54:43-05:00tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/31299392017-10-04T16:28:17-04:002019-05-23T00:03:50-04:00StitchKit - The Fashion Technology Kit for EveryoneStitchKit.io<p><i>The team behind MakeFashion (a 2012 Awesome Calgary funded project) has taken their years of experience in melding fashion and tech on international runways to create StitchKit, a custom electronics board and platform that makes it easy for anyone to do the same.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/stitchkit-io/stitchkit-the-fashion-technology-kit-for-everyone"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/019/482/817/a1840ba1b73025230bebc39ae8d660d7_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1512369194&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=9bb05a31e615255065ba372b20bff99a" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by StitchKit.io</p><p>A Fashion Technology Kit Inspired by Designers and Engineers Around the World to Lower The Barriers of Entry for STEAM</p><p>Located in Calgary, Canada</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2018-01-27T10:08:33-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Sat, Jan 27 2018 10:08 am EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/21651382015-11-01T19:38:20-05:002017-07-09T00:06:06-04:00Loud Mini Bicycle HornJonathan Lansey<p><i>Awesome Foundation Boston Chapter trustee and biketrepreneur, Jonathan Lansey, is bringing this 2nd generation car horn for cyclists product to market.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/lansey/loud-mini-bicycle-horn"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/012/295/082/88286eb7f61e51dd2e2455579776e3ae_original.JPG?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463752391&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=ff1972912620ed63e09a619f600d8793" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Jonathan Lansey</p><p>Make your ride safe with a bike horn that sounds like a car horn.</p><p>Located in Boston, MA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2015-11-30T22:00:00-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Mon, Nov 30 2015 10:00 pm EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/12997732014-08-31T13:09:27-04:002023-11-07T01:01:25-05:00Betabook: The Portable Whiteboard for the Digital AgeBetabook<p><i>This is an new project from a grantee of Awesome Berlin!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/betabook/betabook-the-portable-whiteboard-for-the-digital-a"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/854/840/19a2705962c90d635484c47389d944d5_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463704597&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=16a9fa413886928283913cd3ddbc8a01" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Betabook</p><p>The whiteboard tablet in the form of a book. Enjoy the creative freedom of a rewritable dry erase surface wherever you are.</p><p>Located in Berlin, Germany</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2015-01-12T12:00:00-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Mon, Jan 12 2015 12:00 pm EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/17697142015-03-30T14:06:25-04:002018-05-11T00:13:12-04:00Seep City — San Francisco Water Explorations Book & MapJoel Pomerantz<p><i>Joel is a trustee of Awesome SF!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/780854844/seep-city-san-francisco-water-explorations-book-an"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/012/090/071/ec1bdb692c89ebab89a20e7d498512e3_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463730974&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=dd0ce592193cdbadd47447dfbb827ecc" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Joel Pomerantz</p><p>History of SF's hidden springs, creeks & waterways plus recent water explorations. Get the map! Help publish the guide book!</p><p>Located in San Francisco, CA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2015-04-30T12:44:49-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Thu, Apr 30 2015 12:44 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/11795612014-07-20T12:17:30-04:002016-05-19T18:11:02-04:00Distance Music at Lake Eola ProjectKeith Lay<p><i>Awesome Orlando is psyched about this fellowship recipient creating a unique interactive music experience like they've never seen before.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/107313729/distance-music-at-lake-eola-project"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/796/010/0b71ad98749f2dcfd05eba330e2e7104_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463695859&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=52fb0f7512c1dfcc206f2dbc59886545" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Keith Lay</p><p>Help build the Distance Organ and a new kind of interactive musical experience: Distance Music.</p><p>Located in Orlando, FL</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2014-09-10T20:14:48-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Wed, Sep 10 2014 8:14 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/8790682014-02-20T20:04:48-05:002018-08-15T00:03:57-04:00The Horse in Motion presents "Attempts on her Life"Bobbin Ramsey<p><i>Awesome Seattle is all about this project! Who wouldn't want more crazy interactive theater in their life?</i></p><p><a href="/projects/299817465/the-horse-in-motion-presents-attempts-on-her-life"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/655/152/4b3ae99e6f4dfe72fc41b80dd61ac1bd_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463686326&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=8b0c7be4d8a1422e81218edf98117cbb" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Bobbin Ramsey</p><p>The inaugural production for a new theatre company focusing on site-specific productions and theatre that builds community.</p><p>Located in Seattle, WA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2014-04-05T02:59:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Sat, Apr 5 2014 2:59 am EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/8278362014-01-12T23:12:00-05:002019-11-16T00:07:54-05:00DANGER!AWESOME: a high-tech, hands-on community makerspaceNadeem Mazen<p><i>Nadeem started danger!awesome even before he joined the Awesome Foundation in Boston, so he's doubly awesome.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/nadeemtron/dangerawesome-a-high-tech-hands-on-community-maker"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/012/507/287/ce90f653e747edb1fd7d0bca158025dc_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1464128495&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=3c1ea93d1aeaaf5b4bda890839338e67" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Nadeem Mazen</p><p>danger!awesome is an open-access laser cutting, laser engraving, and 3D printing workshop in the heart of Central Square, Cambridge.</p><p>Located in Cambridge, MA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2014-02-15T23:59:00-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Sat, Feb 15 2014 11:59 pm EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/7066362013-10-04T23:11:01-04:002022-12-09T01:07:38-05:00New Craft Artists in Action "Net Works" Instruction ManualMaria Molteni<p><i>Awesome Boston funded artist Maria Molteni's work on crocheting basketball nets for abandoned courts a while back--we're glad to see the project's still going strong!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/mariamoltenistudio/new-craft-artists-in-action-net-works-instruction"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/586/905/39ccfef20c14b605e58a958479ea685f_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463684860&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=e135c21076a04432841b59f529ac9300" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Maria Molteni</p><p>Learn to craft hand-made basketball nets for empty hoops in your neighborhood.</p><p>Located in Boston, MA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2013-12-09T22:00:00-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Mon, Dec 9 2013 10:00 pm EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/7010092013-10-01T10:13:37-04:002020-04-19T00:04:17-04:002014 Climate Models Wall CalendarRebecca Fowler and Francesco Fiondella<p><i>Awesome NYC funded the Climate Models wall calendar earlier this year to showcase the importance of data. Each scientist is featured with their favorite data set!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/1942258570/2014-climate-models-wall-calendar"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/012/507/027/cd24c13102404d212abce387ded8a65e_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1464128185&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=009cf785b1570261eb5db280a222b0fd" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Rebecca Fowler and Francesco Fiondella</p><p>Presenting the only calendar on Earth that shares the planet's hottest climate science and the people behind it.</p><p>Located in New York, NY</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2013-11-27T11:52:36-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Wed, Nov 27 2013 11:52 am EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/163542010-11-23T18:45:09-05:002022-08-15T15:09:09-04:00Painting an entire favela in Rio de JaneiroFavela Painting<p><i>An Awesome Rio de Janeiro grantee is painting an entire Favela with the local community!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/1953408692/painting-an-entire-favela-in-rio-de-janeiro"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/270/755/d165b4a2c70fe031760bab135bf263bf_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463673866&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=952ae7578df43b067a7630dee65ff5f1" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Favela Painting</p><p>With your help, we will paint an entire favela in Rio de Janeiro!</p><p>Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2013-10-31T14:07:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Thu, Oct 31 2013 2:07 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/6105692013-07-06T13:08:32-04:002019-05-06T10:55:23-04:00Allston XmasJared Vincenti<p><i>Join in the celebration of Boston's "epic holiday of scavenging, upcycling and getting new life out of other people's trash."</i></p><p><a href="/projects/jaredvincenti/allston-xmas"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/546/818/56e705900f9f3c3875590a8a763364e1_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463684287&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=b3780b67e04af258a91b4a464f657ee7" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Jared Vincenti</p><p>Boston is a city of great ideas.
Making everybody move on the same day is not one of them.
A new webseries starting fall 2013.</p><p>Located in Boston, MA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2013-08-31T23:59:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Sat, Aug 31 2013 11:59 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/6081642013-07-03T10:12:52-04:002016-05-19T14:57:52-04:00Subway Sets: Bring Underground Music to Rooftops Above NYCDan Pierson<p><i>Awesome NYC's June 2013 grant is seeking funds to host a rooftop party highlighting talented subway buskers.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/481531889/subway-sets-bring-underground-music-to-rooftops-ab"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/545/728/0cacba4edf5213848da57198d4b426ec_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463684272&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=374cb8ee3121585edab43bbf8543900d" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Dan Pierson</p><p>Subway Sets brings musicians from NYC's underground up to rooftops above the city. Buy your tix for evening of Sat, August 10th!</p><p>Located in New York, NY</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2013-07-31T22:00:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Wed, Jul 31 2013 10:00 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/3344472012-09-15T17:05:57-04:002019-08-11T00:03:12-04:00The Acoustic Guitar Project — TV PilotDavid Adams<p><i>An acoustic guitar that is passed from musician to musician, also funded by Awesome-NYC!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/1818832803/the-acoustic-guitar-project-tv-pilot"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/426/871/65ac2b54ff163fa2bccf09f4049cb34f_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463682519&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=e90186d52873b6867f8fbb282c1f9981" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by David Adams</p><p>One guitar. One week. One song. Must be original. No edits allowed. We chose the first musician. Then each musician chooses who’s next.</p><p>Located in New York, NY</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2013-03-09T10:09:10-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Sat, Mar 9 2013 10:09 am EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/4045742012-12-02T02:23:56-05:002020-01-22T00:03:11-05:00Loud Bicycle: Car horn for your bikeJonathan Lansey<p><i>Jonathan Lansey is a Trustee of The Awesome Foundation Boston chapter.
If he has his way, your bike will have a car horn, oncoming traffic / spaced out drivers will take heed of your mighty warning honk, and cyclists everywhere will be safer for it.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/lansey/loud-bicycle-car-horns-for-cyclists"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/456/382/8cf035d9fe247f181a113d190c114be0_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463682977&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=0fed2d87df124daf9b8cbe7e48dfbd2f" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Jonathan Lansey</p><p>Bicycle horns that sound just like car horns.</p><p>Located in Boston, MA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2013-01-13T00:00:00-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Sun, Jan 13 2013 12:00 am EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/1426522012-04-17T17:19:31-04:002017-10-04T00:07:35-04:00Festooning the Inflatable BeehiveColette Aliman & Maria Molteni<p><i>Maria Molteni, Awesome Foundation Boston February '11 fellow is all a buzz about her current festooning project. Check it out: it's unbeelievably awesome!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/1481227913/festooning-the-inflatable-beehive"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/347/998/0797b1877a67dd34145a0bd151fdd385_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463681345&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=22a194d7331738f4a14d4dc35593e513" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Colette Aliman & Maria Molteni</p><p>You're invited to explore apiculture & architecture inside our skep-inspired structure where 10-15 human beeings may gather & share.</p><p>Located in Boston, MA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2012-11-08T18:21:04-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Thu, Nov 8 2012 6:21 pm EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/3166372012-08-30T19:44:03-04:002019-08-04T00:07:22-04:00Belle Isle to 8 Mile: An Insider's Guide to DetroitAndy, Emily, and Rob Linn<p><i>This project got a grant from Awesome News Taskforce Detroit, and now they need some additional help!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/2104107358/belle-isle-to-8-mile-an-insiders-guide-to-detroit"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/419/530/b04b5e3c7f4d44d56f02aab8e5afadf0_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463682418&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=1ec1ebd601b8c546925c454e06a8845c" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Andy, Emily, and Rob Linn</p><p>A comprehensive, curated, printed guide to Detroit featuring 750 sites, attractions, and curiosities from the essential to the obscure.</p><p>Located in Detroit, MI</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2012-11-13T23:59:00-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Tue, Nov 13 2012 11:59 pm EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/2891682012-08-09T10:54:46-04:002019-06-26T11:41:56-04:00Public Lab DIY Spectrometry KitJeffrey Yoo Warren<p><i>Past Awesome Boston winner Public Laboratory is back at it again with this INCREDIBLY AWESOME spectrometer project!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/jywarren/public-lab-diy-spectrometry-kit"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/408/630/57bd36aff6491f39860bcfb7d8c4edd4_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463682252&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=61f25e908b88f6ec497fd3c8d464fcba" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Jeffrey Yoo Warren</p><p>This DIY kit helps analyze materials and contaminants. We need your help to build a library of open-source spectral data.</p><p>Located in Somerville, MA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2012-10-05T23:59:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Fri, Oct 5 2012 11:59 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/2838662012-08-05T02:08:47-04:002017-12-21T11:53:41-05:00Come Out & Play San FranciscoCome Out & Play Festival<p><i>Awesome San Francisco (@awesomesfo) is funding this great outdoor games festival including Undercover Capture the Flag. Get in on the game!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/2083162741/come-out-and-play-san-francisco-0"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/406/513/8a01fa8bfc48c94e4716f945ebd96401_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463682220&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=b629fb0d466268d9a541cd19cc5d5432" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Come Out & Play Festival</p><p>Fall 2012 exhibition and festival of super fun STREET GAMES that turn SOMA into a GIANT PLAYGROUND!</p><p>Located in San Francisco, CA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2012-09-16T09:42:40-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Sun, Sep 16 2012 9:42 am EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/2795632012-08-01T11:10:31-04:002016-05-19T14:23:18-04:00Stompy: The Giant, Rideable Walking RobotProject Hexapod<p><i>Awesome Boston really encourages all of you to vote for this incredible project! Because who doesn't want a rideable, 6-legged robot friend?</i></p><p><a href="/projects/projecthexapod/stompy-the-giant-rideable-walking-robot-0"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/404/730/6fd126264787a56275ba731b4b08f8fa_original.PNG?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463682198&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=18897d130958dfa77f02d0300bf9de5c" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Project Hexapod</p><p>Meet Stompy: An open-source, 18ft wide, 4,000 pound, 6-legged hydraulic robot that you can ride.</p><p>Located in Somerville, MA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2012-09-02T09:00:20-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Sun, Sep 2 2012 9:00 am EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/671772012-01-05T20:24:15-05:002016-05-19T14:00:05-04:00The Pay Phone Revival ProjectBridget Quinn<p><i>Awesome Foundation Austin contributed to this project's success!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/payphonerevival/the-pay-phone-revival-project"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/311/095/b5c8044a0fe9d6427eaa3f3ae64c2ba6_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463680804&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=ec78315136c6ed8de291608f4ee85202" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Bridget Quinn</p><p>The Pay Phone Revival Project transforms abandoned pay phone booths into meaningful and interactive art installations in Austin TX.</p><p>Located in Austin, TX</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2012-04-01T20:34:02-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Sun, Apr 1 2012 8:34 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/1861072012-05-16T11:25:18-04:002016-05-19T14:13:09-04:00SMART AIR KITES_FLOAT BEIJINGDeren Guler<p><i>Awesome Boston June 2012 fellows!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/replaymy/smart-air-kites-float-beijing"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/365/857/587c3f990d0c91c4c0d93e81f6eb0ebc_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463681589&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=04db5cc86b9224ce0b6258cfb8c28556" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Deren Guler</p><p>FLOAT Beijing is a participatory design, mapping and open source data visualization project using air quality sensing kites.</p><p>Located in Beijing, China</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2012-07-19T09:05:27-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Thu, Jul 19 2012 9:05 am EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/634032011-12-16T05:17:03-05:002018-10-18T13:16:23-04:00Balloon Mapping Kitsmathew lippincott<p><i>Could a nonprofit started by 2 past Awesome Foundation winners (Jeff Warren and Liz Barry) and scientists and organizers from around the country be anything less than awesome?</i></p><p><a href="/projects/1775485688/balloon-mapping-kits"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/308/566/23bce9f35e1459b823c1501b60af8897_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463680773&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=4ec6d3e327bab661dde137563a1d55ee" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by mathew lippincott</p><p>Make your own aerial photos and maps with our flight kit and MapKnitter browser app. Add a camera to our reusable 5.5' balloon & kit.</p><p>Located in Portland, OR</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2012-01-31T02:59:00-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Tue, Jan 31 2012 2:59 am EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/560952011-11-03T14:41:39-04:002020-08-18T00:08:36-04:00Biochemies DNA Molecule Plush DollsJun Axup<p><i>Awesome Boston loved this project so much we decided to help Jun make a Kickstarter! Magnets, smiley faces, and DNA molecules--what's not to love?</i></p><p><a href="/projects/jun/biochemies-dna-molecule-plush-dolls"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/303/261/5a86ea32d7fe97fc49d20fcdbb3385f5_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463680696&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=af7d32c577977a77a910fe699da20644" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Jun Axup</p><p>Cute molecule plush dolls that magnetically interact for science education and outreach.</p><p>Located in San Diego, CA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2012-01-06T23:50:54-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Fri, Jan 6 2012 11:50 pm EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/479342011-08-31T04:09:40-04:002022-11-29T13:24:31-05:003 Day Egyptian Maker Space - Expanding the Maker MovementBilal Ghalib<p><i>SF trustee Mitch is working on a temporary maker space in Cairo.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/bilal/3-day-egyptian-maker-space-expanding-the-maker-mov"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/296/698/61e13e06d683ae15636b3fe12bc4595f_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463680608&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=5272368133bae6caea26b933072444bf" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Bilal Ghalib</p><p>A movement is changing the way we learn and work. Bring a Maker Space to Cairo, help support DIY culture and entrepreneurship!</p><p>Located in Cairo, Egypt</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2011-09-30T03:59:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Fri, Sep 30 2011 3:59 am EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/497072011-09-15T01:06:08-04:002016-05-19T13:57:07-04:00The Anywhere OrganMatthew Borgatti<p><i>Awesome Foundation NY funded a prototype of this last year, and now it's ready for the big time. Help the Anywhere Organ gain a few more octaves!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/gianteye/the-anywhere-organ"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/298/076/b695c177b87bf88c6120b43f8371c0de_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463680626&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=292c3d01aedca790dacc95037c2be061" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Matthew Borgatti</p><p>The Anywhere Organ is an interactive musical sculpture made of salvaged pipe organ parts. It can turn any space into a sonic cathedral.</p><p>Located in Brooklyn, NY</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2011-11-14T04:55:30-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Mon, Nov 14 2011 4:55 am EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/398612011-06-28T21:43:16-04:002016-05-19T13:55:31-04:00Double the size of the Columbus Idea Foundry!Columbus Idea Foundry<p><i>Founding member of Awesome Foundation Dave Fisher is working with the Columbus Idea Foundry expansion campaign. The Foundry provides both literal and figurative tools to the creative community of Greater Columbus in the form of workshops, trade education and community space.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/1855850309/double-the-size-of-the-columbus-idea-foundry"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/290/500/f4bef106ba42f0fefda47b4519800bd0_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463680531&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=51035496619487d68db640d006f48d34" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Columbus Idea Foundry</p><p>Help the Idea Foundry expand our space! With your help, we can throw a party, double our size and become a sustainable business. Win!</p><p>Located in Columbus, OH</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2011-08-15T23:59:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Mon, Aug 15 2011 11:59 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/64212010-05-24T19:58:36-04:002019-03-01T00:08:47-05:00The Hip-Hop Word Count: A Searchable Rap AlmanacTahir Hemphill<p><i>Funded by Awesome Foundation New York.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/1801076626/the-hip-hop-word-count-a-searchable-rap-almanac"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/262/530/f993d3c69cfe4420f6cc62a0c8c5ed23_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463673803&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=fb1982ff4d3a04bbd7cc4fd1c8031698" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Tahir Hemphill</p><p>The Hip-Hop Word Count is a searchable ethnographic database built from the lyrics of over 40,000 Hip-Hop songs from 1979 to present day.</p><p>Located in Brooklyn, NY</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2011-02-13T18:14:55-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Sun, Feb 13 2011 6:14 pm EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/41052010-03-20T14:34:02-04:002014-04-17T13:12:29-04:00A History of the SkyKen Murphy<p><i>Funded by AF-SF.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/kenmrph/a-history-of-the-sky"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/260/576/0bd6f19d93506d245b7dd6c4e672c4e0_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463673789&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=e08a903575c74dddd2b5a8514e3c9069" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Ken Murphy</p><p>A dynamic time-lapse visualization of the sky for an entire year</p><p>Located in San Francisco, CA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2010-06-18T19:51:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Fri, Jun 18 2010 7:51 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/183352010-12-21T18:50:16-05:002014-04-17T14:44:08-04:00Scarf-a-Day: A scarf everyday in januaryMeredith Scheff<p><i>Funded by AF-SF.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/668017121/scarf-a-day-a-scarf-everyday-in-january"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/272/314/94186f4a0cee45a8b187413aa50a4624_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463673878&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=943df57dbb1b977be5428e91b4422060" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Meredith Scheff</p><p>Making a scarf-a-day, everyday, in January. Using all materials, from soft-and-fuzzy to electronic to edible.</p><p>Located in San Francisco, CA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2011-01-07T17:00:00-05:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Fri, Jan 7 2011 5:00 pm EST</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/88172010-07-13T14:28:29-04:002015-06-08T00:03:07-04:00The Big HammockHansy Better<p><i>The first ever Awesome Foundation grant, awarded in Boston.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/bighammock/the-big-hammock"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/264/601/4c35ec5941dc698a20bc4a3d863b2ca7_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463673819&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=e98cd3cf47cba37226380cb9b3791e63" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Hansy Better</p><p>The idea is to design, build and install a big hammock in the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway.</p><p>Located in Boston, MA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2010-08-13T14:28:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Fri, Aug 13 2010 2:28 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/61192010-05-17T18:18:50-04:002019-06-26T11:41:51-04:00Grassroots mapping the Gulf oil spill with balloons and kitesJeffrey Yoo Warren<p><i>After receiving a grant from Awesome Boston, the Grassroots Mapping team got even more funding on Kickstarter to start an important effort to document the effects of the oil spill using aerial imagery.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/jywarren/grassroots-mapping-the-gulf-oil-spill-with-balloon"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/262/301/55fe4d0abeb28064795809fa7792ac2d_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463673802&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=7e0dc17e6f569541bad7489d9ab9b520" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Jeffrey Yoo Warren</p><p>We're hitting the beaches and hitching boat rides to make aerial images of the gulf oil spill's effects using cameras attached to balloons and kites.</p><p>Located in New Orleans, LA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2010-06-21T18:18:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Mon, Jun 21 2010 6:18 pm EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/101502010-08-09T13:23:31-04:002017-11-09T10:27:00-05:00GAMEFUL, a Secret HQ for Worldchanging Game DevelopersJane McGonigal<p><i>Awesome Boston gave a grant to Jane McGonigal's Gameful project, THROUGH Kickstarter!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/1163482373/gameful-a-secret-hq-for-worldchanging-game-develop"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/265/735/0fa66375ed3d873a4a4568d0cb206cc2_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463673827&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=05763fa15752444d0fc69cb1c7d4c54b" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Jane McGonigal</p><p>Good games make us better and change the world.
We’re the people making and playing those games.
We need a Secret HQ.</p><p>Located in San Francisco, CA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2010-09-29T10:10:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Wed, Sep 29 2010 10:10 am EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/334892011-05-13T00:17:15-04:002016-05-19T13:54:21-04:00The Adventure Access Guide: How to Walk Across AmericaEvan Burchard<p><i>Two Awesome Foundation trustees, Evan (Boston) and Jade (Food), are creating a guide for walking across America.</i></p><p><a href="/projects/evan/adventure-access-trail-walking-boston-to-san-franc"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/285/615/aa95407e64dc5dcece926fd4b105cdc7_original.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463680461&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=6a21341dae3c99f7f463cbbb08b3c495" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by Evan Burchard</p><p>We are creating the Adventure Access Trail, a new walking trail from Boston to San Francisco.
http://adventureaccess.org</p><p>Located in Boston, MA</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2011-06-30T11:19:23-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Thu, Jun 30 2011 11:19 am EDT</time></b></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Project/375602011-06-11T20:22:46-04:002016-05-19T13:55:07-04:00Swings: BoliviaJeffWaldman<p><i>Awesome Foundation LA funded this project's efforts in LA, but now it is now continuing onto Bolivia!</i></p><p><a href="/projects/502952195/swings-bolivia"><img alt="Project image" style="height: auto;" src="https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/011/288/739/65e0d7aad45c8d612b5fcae0e5164694_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&crop=faces&w=208&h=117&fit=crop&v=1463680507&auto=format&frame=1&q=92&s=d056ba70cdbbf5e337815bc8e0167d47" width="208" height="117" /></a></p><p>Created by JeffWaldman</p><p>Install public swings all across Bolivia. Why? Happiness. Swings tug at our most basic emotions and produce simple, unadulterated joy.</p><p>Located in La Paz, Bolivia</p><p><b>Funding ends on <time datetime="2011-07-15T10:00:00-04:00" data-format="llll z" class="invisible-if-js js-adjust-time">Fri, Jul 15 2011 10:00 am EDT</time></b></p>