Vega Edge

A project in Toronto, Canada by Angella Mackey + Social Body Lab
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Simple. Elegant. Wearable Light.
Backers: 367
Average Pledge Per Backer: $93

Funded: $33,987 of $32,000
Dates: Mar 10th -> Mar 31st (22 days)
Project By: Angella Mackey + Social Body Lab
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Latest News

24 hours to go!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers, Yesterday we passed our base goal of $32,000!!!  We're SUPER excited. Thanks to all of you for helping to make this happen. We hope you will take a moment to join in with our international dance party. We now have 24 hours left before... (Read More)

Our New Electronics Coordinator! Meet Erin Lewis.

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers, So close! Only $1,237 left to go. Our fingers are crossed that we'll be reaching our goal in a matter of hours. Our latest news is that we have a new member joining the Vega Edge team. As many of you know, our team spans the Atlantic... (Read More)

Let's get 39 more backers by the end of today!

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Capturing Light

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
"Are those photos real? or did you use Photoshop?" are questions I often get. The answer: The streaks of light you see in the Vega Edge studio photography, by Swedish photographer Henrik Bengtsson, are completely authentic. There might have been a... (Read More)

A Vegetarian Edge!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re happy to announce the addition of a new reward - The Veg Edge! We’ve sourced an animal-free material as a leather alternative for the Edge from Paper No.9 in Brooklyn, NYC. But it’s more than just a leather alternative: “Free of... (Read More)

Laser Love

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
When I tell people I work with laser cutters, they often joke I am some sort of super villain. While that would be an exciting career choice, laser cutters are more mundane than evil lairs filled with billions of dollars of technology. That doesn't... (Read More)

What does it mean to wear light?

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Light-up clothes and wearable light is nothing new. We've seen light on musicians wearing interactive laser-jackets, ravers with glowsticks, glowing characters in fiction like Tron, and lots of special events. We've seen it on fashion runways, in... (Read More)

Coffee & Material Samples

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Our R&D process continues! While leather is a practical and beautiful material option for the Vega Edge, we have long realized that it does not meet everyone's needs or wants. We were planning to introduce some alternatives in the next version of... (Read More)

Custom Rare Earth Magnets!

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
To ensure the best closure, the Vega team has designed custom rare earth magnets! There is nothing on the market that meets our needs, and its been an exciting journey sourcing these key parts. This has allowed us to make choices about every aspect... (Read More)

Kickstarter Round-Up 3

March 20th - via: singletrackworld.com
It’s that time again, our weekly Kickstarter round-up with ‘in on Thursdays’ Luke. (Read More)

Halfway there!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We've made it to the 50% mark in 4 days! Thank you for your support and we hope the momentum continues! Please continue to share our campaign so that we can make it all the way. We don't want to bombard you with too many updates, but if you're... (Read More)

Vega Edge now available on Kickstarter!

March 12th - via: katehartman.com
I’m really excited to make this announcement! We just clicked the “Launch” button on a shiny new Kickstarter campaign for the Vega Edge. (Read More)

Thank you early backers!

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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