The Snarky Company
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11 months ago
Project Update: New Backer Poll for Upcoming Collections (Not required, but appreciated if you participate!)
Hey everyone,
As The Snarky Company prepares for 2024 I am thinking about what kinds of pin collections I want to create, as well as different kinds of products to produce. The goal for next year is to run 2-3 crowdfunded campaigns, with one larger campaign where the theme is relatable to a larger audience (similar to OYS and AOS), and two smaller campaigns with more niche themes ( think gaming/gamers or books/readers). With that being said, I'm attaching a poll here to get a better gauge on what backers are looking for.
In 2024 I'm trying to focus on bringing you different products as well. I'm currently researching sublimation, working on some iron on patch designs, acrylic keychains, and art prints. These newer products take some time to create because I first have to design them, but then need to find reputable manufacturers to make them happen.
Currently there is no feature within Backerkit polls to pick more than one option, so pick your favorite option, and feel free to leave a comment below with any other themes or ideas.
Heres a quick breakdown and explanation of the options on this poll:
Pride/Queer - This one is pretty self explanatory, pins themed around sexual preferences, gender identities, and all things LGBTQIA+. I've been asked multiple times for a collection like this, and while I identify as queer, I just haven't had the chance to sit down and draw up some designs.
Body Neutrality / Anti Diet Culture - This collection is all about body neutrality, not to be confused with body positivity. Body positivity focuses on cultivating acceptance towards a positive body image through unconditional self-love (which isn't inherently a bad thing), but body neutrality does not involve constant positivity but rather an acknowledgement and appreciation of all the things the body can do, regardless of what it looks like. This will also include pins that are anti diet culture.
Gaming/Gamers - Pins for all my gaming friends out there, not necessarily just video games, but table top games as well. I will definitely need some input from backers for these pins, as I'm mostly a video game player, and don't know a whole lot about tabletop or games like dnd.
Books/Readers - This one is also pretty self explanatory. Pins about reading, books, and genres. I'm mostly a romance reader, but the collection won't just feature romance book related pins.
Kawaii - I've always loved kawaii style illustration, but it's never something I've taught myself or tried. If you've backed my campaigns you know my style falls in traditional and neotradtional tattoo flash style. This would be a little foray into designing some kawaii style food and drink pins.
ITA Bag - This one is not so much a pin collection but instead a bag. An ITA bag is a bag with a clear window to display your pins. The kind of ITA bag I have been designing over the years is a medication bag that can be used to store medications at home, or when traveling. ITA bags require you to find a manufacturer and work with them on making a sample, which can be expensive and time consuming. While I'd love to finally put this ITA bag out there in 2024, it may be closer to 2025. While this is a bag and not a pin collection, of course there will still be a small selection of pins that will go along with this campaign.
OYS 3 - If you want more mental health/stigma related pins, just let me know.
Other - If there's a theme not listed in this poll, leave a comment below, or, if you wanted to select more than one option, you can leave your other options is the comments as well.
Cheers,
Liz
As The Snarky Company prepares for 2024 I am thinking about what kinds of pin collections I want to create, as well as different kinds of products to produce. The goal for next year is to run 2-3 crowdfunded campaigns, with one larger campaign where the theme is relatable to a larger audience (similar to OYS and AOS), and two smaller campaigns with more niche themes ( think gaming/gamers or books/readers). With that being said, I'm attaching a poll here to get a better gauge on what backers are looking for.
In 2024 I'm trying to focus on bringing you different products as well. I'm currently researching sublimation, working on some iron on patch designs, acrylic keychains, and art prints. These newer products take some time to create because I first have to design them, but then need to find reputable manufacturers to make them happen.
Currently there is no feature within Backerkit polls to pick more than one option, so pick your favorite option, and feel free to leave a comment below with any other themes or ideas.
Heres a quick breakdown and explanation of the options on this poll:
Pride/Queer - This one is pretty self explanatory, pins themed around sexual preferences, gender identities, and all things LGBTQIA+. I've been asked multiple times for a collection like this, and while I identify as queer, I just haven't had the chance to sit down and draw up some designs.
Body Neutrality / Anti Diet Culture - This collection is all about body neutrality, not to be confused with body positivity. Body positivity focuses on cultivating acceptance towards a positive body image through unconditional self-love (which isn't inherently a bad thing), but body neutrality does not involve constant positivity but rather an acknowledgement and appreciation of all the things the body can do, regardless of what it looks like. This will also include pins that are anti diet culture.
Gaming/Gamers - Pins for all my gaming friends out there, not necessarily just video games, but table top games as well. I will definitely need some input from backers for these pins, as I'm mostly a video game player, and don't know a whole lot about tabletop or games like dnd.
Books/Readers - This one is also pretty self explanatory. Pins about reading, books, and genres. I'm mostly a romance reader, but the collection won't just feature romance book related pins.
Kawaii - I've always loved kawaii style illustration, but it's never something I've taught myself or tried. If you've backed my campaigns you know my style falls in traditional and neotradtional tattoo flash style. This would be a little foray into designing some kawaii style food and drink pins.
ITA Bag - This one is not so much a pin collection but instead a bag. An ITA bag is a bag with a clear window to display your pins. The kind of ITA bag I have been designing over the years is a medication bag that can be used to store medications at home, or when traveling. ITA bags require you to find a manufacturer and work with them on making a sample, which can be expensive and time consuming. While I'd love to finally put this ITA bag out there in 2024, it may be closer to 2025. While this is a bag and not a pin collection, of course there will still be a small selection of pins that will go along with this campaign.
OYS 3 - If you want more mental health/stigma related pins, just let me know.
Other - If there's a theme not listed in this poll, leave a comment below, or, if you wanted to select more than one option, you can leave your other options is the comments as well.
Cheers,
Liz
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