7 Strange But Successful Czech Crowdfunding Campaigns

Vibrators, Venus Balls, and Vibrating Eggs manufactured in the Czech Republic with Swiss cotton were created by designer Anna Maresova who, in conjunction with gynecologists, aimed to “promote sexuality and intimate products for women in a dignified and stylish manner” with the large scale production of elegant vibrators that are pure in form but wicked by nature.

Giving new meaning to the term “office park” a group of innovators from the co-working center Pracovna launched their wooden platform office space, complete with wi-fi connection, last summer. This marks its second season and the outdoor cubicle is currently open from 10-20:00 at the Letná metronome.

Who hasn’t slumped atop a pile of luggage while waiting for a train and fantasized that someday someone would event a convertible “seatcase” worthy of MacGyver? That day has come – the world’s first sitting backpack hides an ergonomically correct stool that was designed by orthopeditsts.

From a shoe cabinet with wooden feet to a gramaphone stand with ears, these bespoke furniture makers are turning the design world on its head with skillfully upcycled pieces—the duo uses antique furniture from the Czechslovak era—that verge on surrealist art. Their campaign asked for funds to attend the 2015 Berlin Design Festival.