If you are looking for graphic design of all sorts: website, logos, apparel, packaging, environmental graphics, stationery, brochures, posters, CD covers, Facebook cover/profile images, WordPress blogs, corporate brands, and more, including photography – I recommend Metropol Omnimedia. They designed my band Ginger Ibex’s beautiful CD cover, band logo and poster. To see samples of their work, visit their Facebook portfolio

Some random Kickstarter projects I like:

Pocket Monkey is a wallet-sized utility tool with screwdriver blades, bottle opener, and more. Looks good for a stocking stuffer – if you get in on it soon they promise Xmas delivery:

Save the Salem (MA) Cinema! They show both commercial and indie films and provide lots of community support. But in 2013 all Hollywood distributors will no longer send out film – only digital releases, so they must upgrade to digital projectors or close:

 
The Bridgebuilders are a Boston string band with whom my bands have shared shows – they need some extra cash to finish their 3 EPs in a year project: