Font Awesome Accounts
over 7 years ago
– Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 11:20:38 PM
We were hoping to send out Font Awesome account invites last week, but they're not quite ready. Should be ready in the next couple of days. We're very sorry for the delay!
In case you missed it, your Font Awesome account is going to be the central place you get all the digital rewards from us. When we send the invites, you'll be able to do 2 things:
- Print your Kickstarter invoice (add-ons and pre-orders via BackerKit will come shortly).
- Connect your GitHub account (or create a new one) to the private GitHub repo. You'll immediately be able to download several SVGs of icons we've already designed and this will be the primary way you can stay up to date and get early access to what we're working on.
Thank you for your patience, and again we're very sorry for the delay!
Changes to Mug Designs, Invoices, & Early Access!
over 7 years ago
– Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 11:03:22 PM
Changes to Mug Designs
First, our apologies. There was a mis-communication with our mug supplier in Poland, and we're more limited in mug colors than we thought (we thought all Pantone colors were available). Also, we've simplified the mug design with the Font Awesome 5 style and we think it looks much cleaner.
So we've adjusted the mug designs accordingly, and here they are! Want to change your mind on which mug you want to order? No problem! Just login to BackerKit and make changes!
Invoices
For folks who requested invoices before January 1, we've sent invoices (instructions in previous email). For everyone else who needs invoices, they will be available shortly in your Font Awesome account. Expect an email sometime next week for instructions with setting up your account. These will be sent to the email you used for Kickstarter or BackerKit Pre-orders.
Early Access
When you set up your Font Awesome account, you'll be taken through steps to connect your GitHub credentials to the private Font Awesome Pro repo. You'll get earlier access than anyone else to changes and updates to the project. This means you'll be able to immediately download an early version a few Font Awesome Pro icons! Again, stay tuned sometime next week for that Font Awesome account email invitation.
BackerKit and Invoices
over 7 years ago
– Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at 09:52:39 PM
BackerKit
About 80% of you have answered your BackerKit survey (which we need to send your rewards!), which is fantastic! As a reminder, this is the last chance you'll have to get Font Awesome Pro Personal / SMB licenses for just $20! (Licenses are gift-able and transferable.)
But just to be clear, when you fill out the BackerKit survey you do not need to purchase anything else at all. (Unless your pledge failed through Kickstarter, of course.) This survey is just to collect all final information from our backers so we can start sending your rewards. If you purchased a second copy you do not want, contact the folks at BackerKit and they'll be happy to do a refund!
Invoices
When we send invites for your Font Awesome account, you'll be able to generate invoices for all purchases (Kickstarter and BackerKit). But for those of you that absolutely must have invoices by the end of the year, we can help. Please send an email to [email protected] with the subject "Invoice Request" and include all your all contact and tax information that you need listed.
We'll try to send them back within 24 hours of the request. But please use this sparingly, as any time we spend on invoices is time we DO NOT spend designing icons. :)
Timeline, surveys, invoices, dropped pledges, and more!
over 7 years ago
– Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at 11:23:54 PM
Okay, folks. We've got a lot to talk about in this update. PLEASE read all of it so you don't miss anything.
Timeline
Earlier this month, the entire Font Awesome team (Dave, Travis, Rob, & Brian) got together to plan out this awesome, huge project that is Font Awesome 5 Free and Pro. We're going to be very careful about what we commit to, as we want to be able to actually deliver what we say when we say it. And we'll keep you updated all along the way.
With that in mind, we're going to re-iterate the expectations for the May 2017 Font Awesome 5 delivery date. We'll be delivering all original Kickstarter commitments, including a few extras:
- All 675 Font Awesome Free icons re-designed from scratch on a 16 pixel grid
- Brand new SVG Framework (Free & Pro)
- Supporting CSS re-written from scratch (Free & Pro)
- New icons (1,000 in Pro)
- New icon category packs x6 (60 icons in Free, 180 in Pro)
- Sponsored icon category packs x4 (80 in Free, 120 in Pro)
- Commissioned icons (83 in Free & Pro)
- Company logos (69 in Free & Pro)
- Online documentation updated and completely redesigned for ease of use (Free & Pro)
- Access to the GitHub private repo to follow along with our progress
- FontAwesome.com account for all backers (print invoices, connect GitHub, & more)
- All mugs, t-shirts, magnets, & stickers shipped to backers
That's a ton of work. Stay tuned here on Kickstarter for the updates. In order for us to hit this timeline, we're going to be heads-down focused on the work. This means if you ask us a question that's already answered in an update, we're likely not going to have the time to reply. We're not doing this to be jerks. We just want to make absolutely sure we deliver on-time!
Surveys
Later this week, we should be sending out surveys via Backerkit. You'll be able to choose your mugs or t-shirts and set your shipping address. You'll also be able to add extra licenses, swag, icons, or anything else we offered during the Kickstarter. This will be the last time you'll be able to get Pro at just $20 (it's going up to $40 immediately after).
Invoices
Many of you have been requesting invoices. For us to handle each one of these by hand it would take a very, very long time. Instead, we'll be handling them through your FontAwesome.com account, which you'll receive an invite for when they're ready. You'll be able to set your address and print a PDF for your records.
Dropped Pledges
Some of you had your pledge fail, but have no fear! You'll still be able to get Font Awesome Pro and all rewards at the Kickstarter price. You'll get a Backerkit survey as well and will have the chance to update your payment method, including the ability to pay with PayPal!
In preparation for many of the super-cool extras you all earned from Stretch Goals, we're creating a special account just for you. Your FontAwesome.com account will start with the ability to print an invoice, see your pledge goodies, and connect to the private GitHub repo, but will eventually turn into the hub where you can participate in icon and category voting, use the Pro CDN, transfer or buy more licenses, and tons more.
After surveys have been finished, we'll send an invite to your email on record. We'll give you plenty of warning to be on the lookout!
Stretch Goals Timeline
After we deliver all original goals from the Kickstarter, we'll start in earnest on the Stretch Goals. As they are finished, new releases and features will trickle out. We're expecting to release something new just about each week.
Again, thank you all so much for your support. We're already hard at work and are excited to work with you all!
