Craft & Design

From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.

Maker Pro News: Makers Will Run the Factories of the Future

Maker Pro News: Makers Will Run the Factories of the Future

By DC Denison

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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By Jon Christian

Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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The U.S. manufacturing sector has changed profoundly over the past two decades, with classic assembly lines giving way to a streamlined, automated environment that often harnesses the latest fabrication technology.

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Maker Spotlight: Amanda Preske

Maker Spotlight: Amanda Preske

By Daniel Schneiderman

Daniel Schneiderman

Dan is the Community Manager at Make: Community. He is also a space enthusiast, event organizer, and co-chair of Maker Faire Rochester. Dan can often be found developing hands-on activities for maker events through Rochester and New York State.

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Amanda Preske is a jewelry artist who comes from a family of creators. Her mediums of choice are broken electronics and epoxy resin.

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Maker Spotlight: Pulsar Moonlight’s Maria Cianfanelli

Maker Spotlight: Pulsar Moonlight’s Maria Cianfanelli

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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Maria Cianfanelli is a Roman artist who makes beautiful renditions of the Earth, its moon, and the other planets in our solar system.

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Maker Pro News: Football Maker Pros, Nintendo Explores Papercraft, and More

Maker Pro News: Football Maker Pros, Nintendo Explores Papercraft, and More

By DC Denison

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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By Jon Christian

Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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This week, read up on how maker pros are affecting the American football industry, Nintendo is exploring papercraft projects, and more.

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