A key ingredient in innovation is the ability to challenge authority and break rules.
—Vivek Wadhwa
Clipstands
VERSATILE CUSTOMIZATION GADGET
upwriteinstruments.com
Clipstands is a multi-use device that acts as a clip, stand and magnetic holder.
It can be used to prop up your phone. Advertise a company name on the magnetic clip by printing on the clip and affixing a metal-backed faceplate for sleek, layered marketing that is reusable. Clipstands can stand on a table or be worn in a shirt pocket or blouse.
The product’s unique adapter allows it to fit to any instrument with a similar barrel (markers, pens, pencils, razors). When the self-adhesive metal strip is attached, it can hold many different small items. Clipstands retails for $9.99. Customized bulk orders are available.
Melange
THERAPEUTIC ROBE
kickstarter.com
Melange is a unisex, premium-grade, therapeutic robe that is the first of its kind to harness the power of Celliant® technology with an aim to boost energy levels, help you recover faster, and improve relaxation.
The technology has been scientifically proven to promote local blood flow and increase tissue oxygenization levels.
The robe is engineered using minerals that naturally cycle energy back into your body in the form of infrared energy. Infrared has been used to modulate sleep, protect against stress, and ease joint stiffness.
Melange will retail for $200, with a July/August shipping timetable.
BrightLoc
2-IN-1 BIKE LOCK AND LIGHT
brightloc.com
BrightLoc’s heavy-duty, watertight U-lock is constructed with hardened steel and a keyed double deadbolt for maximum security. It is combined with an advanced 360-degree lighting system.
Detachable light modules light up night rides to walking or camping. BrightLoc holds strong even under harsh conditions, including untraditional lock attachments such as jagged street signs. Other features include an LED key, headlamp and multiple mount points. Its modular pieces snap in and out for easy assembly.
BrightLoc will retail for $120. It will be shipped to crowdfunding Rewards backers in August.
Chameleon
COLOR-BLENDING FINELINE PEN
chameleonartproducts.com
Chameleon instantly blends colors as you write, without having to change pens.
To instantly blend colors, switch the cap or pop the top to another pen, leave it a few seconds and make vibrant, color-to-color blends. Tested fineliners lasted more than 32,000 inches, or a half-mile.
Twelve bright Chameleon fineliners that make 66 different color combinations will retail for $20. Chameleon is also available in bold colors (24 pack), brilliant colors (48 pack), and has a coloring book. The product ships to Rewards backers in July.
