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Man Builds a Bicycle Camper for 0 Out of Campaign Signs

Man Builds a Bicycle Camper for $150 Out of Campaign Signs

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Recycling political campaign yard signs into a micro camper/micro shelter.

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Thinking about a Maker Conference Center

Thinking about a Maker Conference Center

By Phil Shapiro

Phil Shapiro

Phil Shapiro is a maker and media maker in the Washingon DC area. He loves open source, digital storytelling and fixing up donated computers to deliver to people who need them. He can be reached at pshapiro@his.com and on Twitter @philshapiro.

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If makers designed their own conference center, what would it look like? In what ways would it improve the venues we now use for conferences?

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