Southern Pride | LGBTQ+ Critter Enamel Pins

Created by Made by Max Designs

A enamel pin collection of critters from the Southern US paired with LGBTQ+ flag colors.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

WOW! So many new colorways and the Pre-Order Store is open!
about 2 months ago – Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 10:42:47 AM

Hey y'all,

If you missed the campaign, the Pre-Order store is now open. Share it with your queer, critter loving friends!

We've already unlocked most of the post-campaign stretch goals!! The only two that haven't met their order minimums yet are the Queer flag colored garden spider and the Transgender colored firefly. I can't believe we were able to fund so many extra colorways, and almost double the total funds raises, after the campaign ended. You can still edit your add-ons until I lock orders, so if you wanted one of the now-unlocked stretch goals it's a good time to add one.



Thank you for helping me expand the critter collection!
Max

Surveys Coming Soon + New Stretch Goals!
2 months ago – Thu, Apr 09, 2026 at 12:15:59 PM

Hey y'all, popping in for an update on this project!

Surveys Coming Soon

I've submitted the survey for Backerkit's review, so I should be able to start sending smoke tests by early next week. Please keep an eye on your email for the survey link. Filling out your survey quickly helps to keep this project moving forward on the planning timeline.

Post-Campaign Stretch Goals

There will be several post-campaign stretch goals during the survey to unlock additional pin colorways! These will include the rainbow critters we didn't unlocking during the campaign and a handful of highly requested combinations from the stretch goal survey (thank you to everyone who filled that out). These designs will only unlock if a minimum of three are ordered during the add-ons section of the survey. If you add-on a stretch goal pin and it does not unlock you will not be charged for it.


I'm looking forward to seeing all your selections from the surveys!

Max

Stretch Goal Updates and Survey!
3 months ago – Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 10:53:13 AM

Hey y'all,

We're already most of the way through the stretch goals for this campaign, so I've updated them to add more!

Additional Stretch Goals

I decided that I wanted to make sure folks could get the critters they want, regardless of the semi-arbitrary flag colors I assigned to each one, so at $5,000 a rainbow colorway will unlock for ALL critter pins.



I've also created a survey to decide what critter/colorway combinations to add next. Backerkit polls aren't robust enough for the number of options this campaign needs, so I set this up as an anonymous Google Form. Whatever combinations we don't get to during the main campaign will be added as post-campaign stretch goals during the pledge manager and pre-order store (they'll come to life if a minimum order number is met). Please go crazy with your responses and tell me ALL the combinations you'd be interested in seeing - the more data the better!


Pledge Level and Add-on Updates

I've created a new sticker set that includes the six new rainbow flag colored critters. The new stickers will also be available for individual purchase, but I am not able to update the Sticker Set add-on items or pledge tiers to include them this late in the campaign (sorry). I've also created an add-on for the Love Bugs mini pin, in case anyone missed it during the Early-Bird period or wants an extra!


There's also a new pledge tier! The Critter Collector tier includes seven pins, which means you could get the rainbow garden spider and all the new rainbow critters if they unlock. If you've already pledged, changing tiers won't impact Early-Bird or Returning backer incentives.


Thank you all for your support and input. I'm excited to see where this campaign can go from here!

With love and solidarity,
Max

The critters have launched! Unlocked designs and artist collaboration updates 🕷️🐢🐍🏳️‍🌈
3 months ago – Wed, Mar 11, 2026 at 11:46:52 AM

Hey y'all, I'm checking in with some post-launch updates!

Campaign Updates

We had a fantastic launch yesterday and have unlocked THREE stretch goals in the first 24 hours. So far we have four 2" critter designs funded, in two colorways each, along with the trio of freebie bug mini pins (pictured below). If you haven't backed the project yet, you still have time to get the Lovebugs freebie pin. The 48-hour "Early Bird" period ends tomorrow at 1PM EST!



Collab Partner Updates

My collaboration partner for this project, Floating Frogs, has unlocked ALL the designs in their "Pride"sopods campaign! That means there are now 15 different pride flag colorways to choose from for these sweet little bugs. Check them out here!




Sculpted Magnetic Isopod Updates

I wanted to share some more details on the sculpted isopod magnetic brooches my sibling, Pinyon's Art, is making. They mailed me a little friend to take more pictures and measurements for y'all! I've updated their section on my campaign page with some new details (included below). I was really surprised by how strong and lightweight they managed to make them. A reminder that these items are hand crafted, painted to order, and limited quantity. Make sure to add on a "deposit" to your pledge if you want to claim one!


Thank you all for the support and sweet comments about this campaign. I'm really exciting to be bringing critter representation and queer southern joy to your collections. 💖

With love and solidarity,
Max