Umber Magazine
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Umber Magazine is the creative thinker's graphic journal. A printed publication that focuses on culture, visual ideas and design.
Backers: 147
Average Pledge Per Backer: $78
Funded: $11,499 of $10,000
Dates: Jun 1st -> Jul 16th (45 days)
Project By: Mike Nicholls
Backers: 147
Average Pledge Per Backer: $78
Funded: $11,499 of $10,000
Dates: Jun 1st -> Jul 16th (45 days)
Project By: Mike Nicholls
$11,499
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 16 @ 02:01 -0400 GMT
114%
of goal
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Latest News
Don't forget today at 5pm pacific 
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
What's Next?
July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
So we did it, in starting this campaign I found an amazing community of supporters who saw the vision I had for Umber. AND you guys showed up BIG, I mean really BIG. I never did anything like this before, ever. So the love, support and backing (lol)... (Read More)
We made it, but it's not over yet :)
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
#goals This would not have been possible without you. (Read More)
Creative Risk
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
To-Do List For the past 2 years this note has been posted on the wall right behind my computer screen. Honestly sometimes I forget its there. But tonight, I took a nice long look at it. It literally sums up Umber Magazine and I answer the question... (Read More)
Artist First, Designer Second
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Anxiety of a Stutter Box (Self-portrait) 2015, color pencils and gouache on board Before I knew anything about typography, layout, graphic design, 300 DPI or Adobe Indesign. I drew ALL the time. As a kid, I was drawing comic strips, my favorite... (Read More)
Road Ahead
July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Issue Map What you see above is an issue map I developed in designing this inaugural issue. Any time you create a magazine you have to map out all the pages to ensure there's continuity and flow with editorial, imagery and design cadence. This... (Read More)
The Team
July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter Campaign Team I could not have gotten this far with out these 4 people. They've took time out of their lives to help with making this campaign run. I'm truly honored to not only have them as collaborators and thought partners but as... (Read More)
100!
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
With one week to go we just got 100 backers. What an epic journey and this is just the beginning. Thank you for being a part of the first 100. I want to be clear, I didn't hire a crowdfunding marketing company, no promotional team or any... (Read More)
It all started in 2006
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Original notes on Umber, circa 2006 In 2006, in a small studio apartment in downtown Philadelphia, I started my ideation process of what we now know as Umber Magazine. Like anything I do it starts with notes scribbled on paper. A lot of people... (Read More)
Legacy
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Black Head, oil painting on board This painting was created by my dad, Michael Jefferey Nicholls, when I was young. I probably was 2 or 3 years old. It has traveled with me my entire life, nearly 40 years. The cover of this summer issue is inspired... (Read More)
Creative Mornings Oakland
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Public Speaking on behalf of Umber Last Friday, June 30, I spoke during the Creative Mornings Oakland, breakfast lecture series, at the New Parkway. To say the least I was a bit nervous. But as you know I "embrace vulnerability." The entire event... (Read More)
UMBER Champions
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Umber "Declaration of IndieMagazine" Independence To celebrate our creative independence as an "Indie Magazine on July 4th, we've updated a perk! Upgrade your pledge to the $250 or more level and we'll add your company/organization's logo on a page... (Read More)
We accomplished much, but more to do.
July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Kickstarter Live
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
So excited to share with you what happened this week. Don't forget this Friday at 6:30pm pacific (9:30pm eastern) We will be live streaming! https://live.kickstarter.com/mike-nicholls/live/15-days-and-counting See you soon! (Read More)
We're getting a little press!
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
As mentioned here's a beautiful article about the project and yours truly. Spread the word!http://revisionpath.com/umber-magazine-kickstarter/ (Read More)
Lots of Good Things
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, It's been a couple of weeks, so I thought it would be good to update you guys! I'm proud to announce the project is over 50% funded! Such a huge accomplishment and I wanted to thank you for being such great supporters of Umber Magazine. ... (Read More)
So far, so UMBER!
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
A lot happened this past weekend. To kickoff the campaign, I moderated a panel of the contributors of this summer's issue at the Art + Race Conference in Oakland. www.artandrace.com It was an amazing opportunity to showcase Umber and our really... (Read More)
Thank You
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
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