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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kindling?
Kindling is a web-application that collects and cultivates ideas within a company or organization.
Who is Kindling for?
Kindling is designed for companies and organizations that want to promote internal discussion and idea sharing. From larger companies that want to give voice to every employee to small businesses that need a way to focus conversation, Kindling is a powerful tool for any organization.
Why should I use Kindling?
- Idea + Approval = Good Idea
- Idea + Discussion + Approval = Better Idea
- Idea + Discussion + Voting + Approval = Best, "Most Likely to Succeed" Idea
Where does the name "Kindling" come from?
You know that feeling when you've been rolling something around in your brain for a few days and it's just starting to take shape? And the more people you tell about it, the more the energy builds and burns? And you can almost hear the crackling sounds in the air? THAT's where "Kindling" comes from.
Plus, the light bulb is SO overdone.
What kinds of ideas are best suited for Kindling?
All ideas, big and small, are prime candidates for Kindling.
I have X number of people in my organization. Is Kindling well-suited for that?
One of Kindling's finest features is the opportunity for group discussion and peer-voting system. The system works better if you involve more than a few of people because of the nature of how discussions happen. In the past, organizations with as few as 5 members and as many as several thousand have used Kindling successfully.
I'm not the head of my organization. Can I still use Kindling?
Absolutely! You might find that grassroots is the way that Kindling works best at your organization. But feel free to approach the head of your organization to propose the idea as well; it's in his or her best interest to tap into that underground brilliance.
Can I install Kindling on my own server?
Not yet, but let us know if you're interested.
Who is Arc90?
Arc90 is an experienced team of design and technology professionals based in New York City. Founded in 2004, the Arc90 team is passionate about creating groundbreaking, compelling web/software experiences. Kindling is our first public product launch.
How is Kindling used at Arc90?
Kindling was born when one of Arc90's developers, Chris Dary, heard too many great ideas around the lunch table that weren't circulating around to the rest of the office.
Chris built Kindling as a side project for Arc90 to use and it's become critical to the way we approach thinking within the company. Arc90 has implemented many ideas generated within the walls of our Kindling instance, from organizing networking events to company policies to the evolution of Kindling as a product itself.
Now we can't live without it and we're pretty sure you'll feel the same way.