Support purchase amount reached 26 million yen! "Speed signature" for those who want their own signature
Last updated: April 30, 2023
Through crowdfunding conducted on “Makuake” in November 2021, “Speed Hand Sign” received support from more than 1,200 people, and we were able to achieve a total of 26 million yen in support purchases .
* Makuake is a representative crowdfunding site in Japan, where interested people can support companies that take on the challenge of providing new products and services that have never existed before in the form of support purchases. It's a service.
First of all, thank you to everyone who supported and purchased autographs.
My heart is filled with joy when I think that the autographs have been delivered to many people who want their own original autographs, and that they will be able to use them in the future.
In this article, we will tell you about the behind-the-scenes and results of the Makuake project ``Speed Sign'', which received support from many people, as well as an overview of future services.
table of contents
1. Background of the “Speed Sign” project
→ 1-1. Original signatures are gaining attention in Japan as well.
→ 1-2. Thoughts on the project
2. Achieved 26 million yen in support purchases for “Speed-writing autographs”!
3. Outline of future services for "Speed signature"
→ 3-1. Signs provided in 5 fonts
→ 3-2. Plans tailored to a wide range of uses
→ 3-3. Abundant additional services
→ 3-4. Delivery within 2 business days, the fastest in the industry
Background of the “Speed-hand signature” project
“I want my own original signature.”
“I want to write a cool autograph.”
You may have thought that way at least once.
``Speed signature'' was started in response to the voices of people like that.
I think there are many people who have tried to create their own stylish sign, but were unable to create the ideal sign.
We wanted to provide such people with a one-of-a-kind original signature .
Original signatures are gaining attention in Japan as well.
Japan is a seal-based society.
Even if you see a celebrity or artist's signature and think it's cool, you may not have had many opportunities to actually use it yourself.
But in Europe and America it's different.
In Europe and America, seals are not used and handwritten signatures are required in all situations . There are many situations where a signature is required, such as opening a bank account, signing a real estate contract, or even concluding a business contract.
In Japan, too, the number of situations in which signs are used is gradually increasing .
In everyday situations, it is increasingly possible to use a signature instead of a seal when checking into a hotel, paying with a credit card, and more recently when opening a bank account or completing procedures at a government office. think.
Don't you want to sign in a cool way?
If you can sign your autograph in a casual and stylish way, you can create a different side of yourself.
Due to this background, original signatures have started to attract attention in Japan as well.
More and more people are thinking, ``I want my own signature.''
Nozomi Sobue, a professional calligrapher who is actually in charge of designing quick-drawn signatures, has designed signatures for nearly 300 celebrities and professional athletes.
From that experience, I wanted to deliver high-quality "original signatures just for you" to as many people as possible, so I started a project at Makuake.
Thoughts on the project
We worked on Makuake's ``Speed Sign'' project with the desire to ``deliver our own original signatures to as many people as possible'' and ``deliver small touches to everyone through original signatures.''
In fact, CEO Uchiyama has had many opportunities to sign autographs in business situations.
However, he said that he felt frustrated every time because his signature was not smart or cool.
I'm sure there are many people who admire this cool autograph, not just Uchiyama, the representative.
Autographs are basically something that people can see, and they are also something that stays with you, so I think it's only natural that you would want an original signature just for yourself.
We also believe that having your own original signature is a way to express your individuality .
An original sign that can express your individuality and commitment, even in a small situation, embodies your unique value.
And the ``Speed Signature'' is not just an ordinary signature, but a signature ``designed just for you'' by professional calligrapher Nozomi Sobue. This is the best service for those who want their own original signature.
The Makuake project ``Speed Signs'' was started with the heart of wanting to deliver ``your own original signatures'' that you can use for the rest of your life.
“Speed signature” support purchase amount reached 26 million yen!
On the crowdfunding site Makuake, we at PROTEGY Co., Ltd. will be selling a limited quantity of "[Original Sign] A professional calligrapher who writes beautiful calligraphy will create your own signature." in November 2021. It started on Saturday the 20th.
Nozomi Sobue, a professional calligrapher in charge of sign design, usually creates original signs for people in the entertainment industry and business executives on a referral basis, but there are many people who want their own signature. This time, I have written a brush towards.
We were able to reach 6,902,000 yen in support purchases within 3 days of starting the project, and 1,000,000 yen in 10 days.
As I mentioned at the beginning, Makuake's "Speed Sign" project, which lasted three months, was able to come to an end in the best possible way thanks to the support of over 1,200 people and over 26 million yen in support purchases. .
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the supporters who purchased our products.
I'm really thankful to you.
I would be really happy if you could receive your own original signature and feel a little moved by it.
We hope that everyone who wanted their own signature will be able to use the original signature they received for a long time to come.
``Speed signature'' future service overview
We have received the support of many people at Makuake for the quick handwriting signatures, and we will continue to provide them with all our heart in order to "deliver small touches" to even more people.
Therefore, for those who would like to get their own signature in the future, we have summarized the service overview of quick signatures below.
Signs provided in 5 fonts
For quick-writing signs, we create signs in five fonts : practical , individual , quick-writing , polite , and stylish , so that you can use the sign differently depending on the purpose and usage scene.
Speed Hand Sign is the only service in Japan that designs signs in five fonts.
This service was made possible because a professional calligrapher repeatedly researched and practiced.
The characteristics of each of the five typefaces are as follows.
・Practical type
Usage scenarios: approval documents, contracts, etc.
Impression: smart, cool, solid
・Individual type
Usage scenarios: engraving on works, etc.
The impression you give – different, unique, unique
・Quick writing type
Usage scene: When paying by credit card, etc.
Impression: Smart, good at work
・Stylish style
Usage Scenarios - Hotel check-in, etc.
Impression: Stylish, fashionable
・Polite type
Usage scenarios: ceremonial occasions, greeting cards, etc.
Impression: spacious, clean
There are 5 types of signature fonts, so you can choose one depending on your desired use.
Please feel free to use them differently depending on the usage scenario.
Plans suitable for a wide range of uses
At Speed Sign, we offer multiple plans to meet the wide range of needs of those seeking autographs.
Below is an example of a plan.
・Bud plan
You can try high-quality signs designed by professional calligraphers at reasonable prices . Recommended for those who don't have many opportunities to sign autographs, but would like to have their own autograph.
・Plum plan
You can try out one Kanji and one English sign. A tracing sheet is added to the set, so it is recommended for those who want to learn efficiently and those who want to use kanji and English signs differently .
・Bamboo plan
In addition to kanji and alphabetic characters, there are also abbreviations and speed-written signs . Stroke order videos have been added, so you can practice even more efficiently. In addition, a quick-writing type signature has been added, so it is recommended for those who want a signature that can be written quickly and frequently.
・Matsu Plan
In addition to the Bamboo Plan typeface, polite type and pun type type will be added . Recommended for those who want to create all five fonts and then choose the one that suits them best. The polite type is easy to use in business situations, so it is also recommended for people who often sign autographs in business situations.
Not only the type of sign but also the included services vary depending on the plan, so please choose the plan that suits your needs.
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Abundant additional services
``Speed Signs'' has ancillary services that allow you to effectively utilize stylish original signs designed by calligraphers.
There are four types of attached services: transparent PNG data, tracing sheet, stroke order video, and proofreading/resubmission.
・Transparent PNG data (included with all plans)
Transparent PNG data that can be used for electronic signatures, Excel, Word, SNS profile images, etc.
The background is transparent, so it looks like you're actually writing on an electronic document or photo.
・Tracing sheet (included with Ume and above plans)
This is a tracing sheet that allows you to practice your original signature over and over again.
Since it is provided in PDF format, you can save it on your PC or smartphone and easily print it out at your home printer or convenience store.
Now you can practice making your own original signature over and over again.
・Brush order video (included with Bamboo and above plans)
This is a stroke order video that allows you to check the speed and changes in the speed and speed of signature writing, which cannot be seen with just a tracing sheet.
We provide two types of videos: ① 1x speed video ② 0.7x video.
・Proofreading and resubmission (included with Bamboo and above plans)
If you are unsure whether your ideal sign will be designed the first time, we also offer proofreading and resubmission services.
This service allows you to order ``an original signature that will last a lifetime'' with peace of mind.
Delivery within 2 business days, the fastest in the industry
Speed Signs offers the "fastest delivery in the industry," meaning we design and deliver your sign within two business days of placing your order .
It's nice to receive a signature immediately after ordering.
For those who want immediate access to high-quality signs, there is no better service than this.
summary
How was it?
This is the behind the scenes and results of the Makuake project "Speed signature", as well as an overview of future services.
The Makuake project has ended, but in order to deliver "your own original signature" to as many people as possible, we will be providing services on the official website from now on.
We also plan to send out exciting information on the official LINE that will help you feel more familiar with original signs, such as how to use original signs, customer experiences, and Nozomi Sobue's thought process when creating signs. .
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We will continue to strive to provide high-quality original signs and ``deliver small touches'' to many people who think ``I want my own original signature'' or ``I want to write a cool signature.''
Thank you for your continued support for "Speed Signatures".