The Field Study Handbook

A project in San Francisco, CA by Jan Chipchase
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Dates: May 5th -> May 27th (22 days)
Project By: Jan Chipchase
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Latest News

A Sichuan Mountain Retreat + Another Reward

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
As we enter the final week, two new rewards to announce. Sichuan Retreat Field / Sichuan  An exploratory three-day retreat, deep in Sichuan, China, to discuss and learn the how-to and why-to of running international field research. Strict limit of... (Read More)

On Making Books + Field / Retreat

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Craig Mod interviewed me for his podcast about making books. Listen: On Margins. Subscribe. Seriously. I used to hate writing. It's still painful. But here's how I found my rhythm: Read The Making of The Handbook. -- Oddi Printers A shout-out to... (Read More)

New Reward: A Mountain Retreat in Japan

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Field / Yoshino I promised that if I hit $150k, I’d arrange a mountain retreat.  It’s on! Field / Yoshino is an intimate three-day retreat, to discuss, learn and share the how-to and why-to of international field research. It’s for... (Read More)

2nd Print Run, Studio D Edition++

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Our first edition print run has sold out! Thank you for your support.  The team is working hard to ensure our current backers will all receive their copies in a timely manner and are investing in new rewards.  Given the interest, we’ve decided... (Read More)

Stretch Goals, What's Next

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
  Thank you for your support—the Kickstarter hit $100k on Day 2. It's immensely satisfying to have a labour of love find an audience. I’m offering a month-long mentorship, a mountain retreat, an 8k research grant, and a month of my time gratis... (Read More)

Factory Visit

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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Stretch Goals Added!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Crikey - we've just hit 50k.  Just added 7 stretch goals. Something for everyone I hope. 65k A trip for Lee to visit Studio D in San Francisco or Tokyo. We’ve never met in person, and he deserves some love. 88k The Education edition of The Field... (Read More)

What's the Emoji for Goodness!?

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
A quick thank-you to everyone who helped us blast through our funding goal in 4 hours! Am at our California factory this morning working on the Kashmir Travel Pouch, tethered by a thin slither of internet. Will announce stretch goals later today.... (Read More)

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