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We are trying to reach cycling related websites and blogs as well, given that one of our pledges is a pair of Pikkpack with reflective shoelaces, named Cyclists' Pikkpack Shoes

We are constantly sending out press releases to the sites which seem more or less relevant. We have already contacted many of them (also DIY blogs and big media publishers like Huffington Post, The Guardian or Buzzfeed).

Thanks for following our progress, it's going ok. We could have more backers but it's difficult without strong US network. They are mainly coming from social network as we see and some people read about us on some design blogs as well. Fortunately we got published many times in the last few days. Th...

Good idea, thanks very much for the insights.

We know that the whole DIY concept is very popular in the US, this is why we've chosen to target the US footwear market rather than the Hungarian / European one. Hope that we can share the idea with a much broader audience over the ocean.

Definitely! I would choose something darker with a blackish/ greyish shade.

Hi All! I’m Hanna, member of a Hungarian team with a passion for shoes. We are now on the path to produce our first DIY shoe design for retail sale. The design is called PIKKPACK and you can check it out on http://www.pikkpack.com We just launched our Kickstarter campaign to gain more exposure for P...

Probably the most helpful crowdfunding related article that I've read so far! Really appreciated!

I really love the project, well crafted product and convincing communication! Respect! My advice would be to introduce another color (such as black or grey) or conduct a small poll on social media which other colors would be preferred. Best of luck!

Day Job: I'm a full time student studying art and design theory and management in Dublin, Ireland, but on the side I'm working in a small Hungarian-American start up called Pikkpack. Passion Project: My team just launched a Kickstarter campaign and this is now our main focus. We are designing and pr...