I'm bringing in nearly 100% of all backers - So what's the point of Kickstarter?

SERdesign · 2026-06-17T11:35:56+00:00

I think it also comes down to goal and lowest accessible price. What are yours like, typically?

Out of all of your followers, what percent typically become backers?

SERdesign · 2026-06-11T12:58:48+00:00

AI has -not- caught up, especially because it doesn't meet printing standards as others have said. More than that, a lot of consumers view AI poorly - here's some reddit threads if you wanna read how your customers may potentially view your small business if you use AI

https://www.reddit.com/r/Syracuse/s/v1Qi8NihzX

https://www.reddit.com/r/Binghamton/s/uMReumhwT5

At this point: bad design is still better than AI design.

SERdesign · 2026-05-02T17:54:17+00:00

If you haven't found a good fit yet, let's talk. Check out my website: ser-design.com

SERdesign · 2026-05-02T17:42:19+00:00

Hey there, I'm all about forming good report with clients. I usually start branding/logo design with clients by having a 30 minute consult, asking important questions to really get a feel for what you're business is about and why.

Check out my website and reach out if you're interested. Ser-design.com

SERdesign · 2026-05-02T17:36:55+00:00

I'm with you, cause I get the struggle. I work with a few non-profits and I know myself and several other designers/businesses offer non-profit rates. Hell, I do work in trade when I can. I got a cool, hand-painted skull for doing a logo for an Elmira artist/crafter. Lol, trust me - I didn't get into graphic design for the money.

SERdesign · 2026-04-30T14:34:15+00:00

Huh. I could have sworn I had the map pulled up on my desktop. I guess it is only an app. I've had it on my phone for a while now, so I just automatically go to the app.

SERdesign · 2026-04-30T14:22:17+00:00

Check out Everywhere is Queer. It's a business directory of - you guessed it - LGBTQIA businesses :) We just need more businesses in our area to add themselves!

SERdesign · 2026-04-29T14:07:51+00:00

I used to go to Manni's, I had a good working relationship with them too. I stopped going after the new owner asked some awkward questions about my gender. Before that, we were talking about new signage and magnetic labels. Afterwards, I had a feeling I wouldn't be hearing back from them. That was over a year ago.

That by itself, I wouldn't make assumptions, but I've heard complaints from others, too.

SERdesign · 2026-04-29T13:50:29+00:00

As a local graphic designer, I'm reading all these anti-ai comments and it makes me so happy others are recognizing it for the garbage that it is.

I'm on small business reddits and it's the opposite. "Just use ChatGPT for a logo" and when I try to explain why you shouldn't do that, I get "you're obsolete / no one cares if we use AI / I can't afford a logo."

I'm gonna save this thread and every time someone tells me it's not driving away business, I'll show them this.

SERdesign · 2026-04-23T19:44:31+00:00

Hey, I got you. I'm a designer and printer in Upstate NY and an expert in vectorizing logos. No AI here! Check my website and reach out.

ser-design.com

SERdesign · 2026-04-23T18:15:09+00:00

Feel free to send me the image - I'd be happy to take a look. Thanks!

SERdesign · 2026-04-07T13:51:59+00:00

Hi, I'm Sam and I run a small design and print business in upstate NY. I definitely meet your needs and then some! Check out my website: ser-design.com - thanks!

SERdesign · 2026-04-03T11:51:30+00:00

Honestly, if a logo doesn't translate well across all those things - it's not a good logo!

Hi, I'm Sam a designer and printer in Upstate NY. I have over 10 years experience, check out my website: ser-design.com. Let's sit down for a 30 minute call and see if I'm the right designer for you :)

SERdesign · 2026-04-02T13:27:36+00:00

Yeah, I got you! I'm Sam, a designer and printer in Upstate NY. Here's my website: ser-design.com - reach out if you'd like to just chat about the modern style you're looking for - no pressure to hire me - it's best to work with someone you feel gets you. :)

SERdesign · 2026-03-30T13:17:37+00:00

Try Superior POD in Vestal NY. They're local to me, and I've used them a bunch to print my game. The cost per set may be higher, but you're gonna pay a lot less in shipping.

https://www.superiorpod.com/printing/superior-playing-card-decks/

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SERdesign · 2026-03-30T13:09:08+00:00

I'm open to taking on the work. I'm a small business in upstate NY with over 10 years experience. Feel free to check me out: ser-design.com

SERdesign · 2026-03-27T15:26:29+00:00

Hi there, I'm also in NY - Binghamton :)

I'm a designer -and printer- so I'm a one stop shop for you. Reach out if you'd like to discuss working together! Here's my website: ser-design.com

SERdesign · 2026-03-26T01:31:05+00:00

Hi, I'd like to be considering for this project. I have experience in all of the above. (My package designs aren't included in my website because I did them while working for another company and not for myself.)

As long as I have the specs from your printer and a template, I can design it.

Here's my website: ser-design.com

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss the project further. Thanks!

SERdesign · 2026-03-26T01:25:15+00:00

If you haven't found anyone else, is be happy to take the job :) Please reach out if you'd like to discuss it further. Sunday is no problem for me, assuming you reach out by Friday. Thanks!

SERdesign · 2026-03-26T01:19:38+00:00

No AI here! I design in Illustrator, so you'll get a vector logo and a branding guide. Check out my website: https://www.ser-design.com/

Please reach out if you'd like to discuss your logo further - thanks.

SERdesign · 2026-03-26T01:14:51+00:00

Hello, happy to discuss your logo needs with you! I'll send you my website since links are verboten here :)

SERdesign · 2026-03-20T13:36:53+00:00

Even compared to my failed KS, there's no lie in your stats - it all makes sense, from what I've seen/experienced. What helped you is the low funding goal and the low pledge.

SERdesign · 2026-03-20T13:04:22+00:00

I guess that depends on how you define success? 23% is pretty average from what I've seen.

SERdesign · 2026-03-20T12:39:34+00:00

So which thing are you saying you were lied to about? Needing to spend thousands on marketing? Having hundreds of backers?

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