Text• Detailed information regarding the creator's background and experience must be included in the bio or project description. This includes first and last name of the project creator and key team members.
• A thorough manufacturing plan must be described. Details should include steps taken in the product development process up to the point of project launch as well as production and fulfillment plans post project success--"buying materials" is, lets just say, a bit on the perfunctory side of planning :) • In your "Risks and Challenges" section, put down things that are legitimate risks and challenges, otherwise Kickstarter may not approve your project. |
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Here's a response we received from Kickstarter outlining a few areas they're particularly concerned about:
"Projects must explain how the final design is likely to differ from the prototype, and include a production plan (i.e., how you're going to make it) and an estimated timeline.
Here’s where you talk about your manufacturing and fulfillment plans. If you’re hand-making your items, talk about your workshop. Is it just you, or are you going to enlist some helpers? How will you handle production as the number of backers scales?
If you’re outsourcing your manufacturing, talk about the different partners you’re working with, who will be doing what and what the timelines are. If your product contains electronic components that need to be designed or redesigned, talk about that process.
It’s especially important to be transparent about the differences between your current prototype and your vision for the final product. If there’s a feature that isn’t working or not complete in the current prototype, talk about that. What do you need to do to incorporate that functionality? Talk about the most crucial hurdles you face in going from prototype to final product."
"Projects must explain how the final design is likely to differ from the prototype, and include a production plan (i.e., how you're going to make it) and an estimated timeline.
Here’s where you talk about your manufacturing and fulfillment plans. If you’re hand-making your items, talk about your workshop. Is it just you, or are you going to enlist some helpers? How will you handle production as the number of backers scales?
If you’re outsourcing your manufacturing, talk about the different partners you’re working with, who will be doing what and what the timelines are. If your product contains electronic components that need to be designed or redesigned, talk about that process.
It’s especially important to be transparent about the differences between your current prototype and your vision for the final product. If there’s a feature that isn’t working or not complete in the current prototype, talk about that. What do you need to do to incorporate that functionality? Talk about the most crucial hurdles you face in going from prototype to final product."
