Southeast Asia

Myanmar’s Farmers are 3D Printing Their Own Tools

Myanmar’s Farmers are 3D Printing Their Own Tools

Taiei Harimoto

By Taiei Harimoto

Taiei Harimoto

Based in Yangon, Myanmar, Taiei manages Proximity Designs' product design and development of low-cost high-impact products for smallholder Myanmar farmers.

Trained at Stanford's d.school, Taiei is passionate about applying design while embedded in the local context of end users. Most recently Taiei has been working on Proximity’s digital initiatives, designing new services and communication channels to meet the changing needs of Myanmar farmers.

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3D printing has really made a difference for the designers who create and manufacture tools for Myanmar farmers.

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Building a Leaning Sidecar Bike in the Middle of the Jungle

Building a Leaning Sidecar Bike in the Middle of the Jungle

Ghraydon Wallick

By Ghraydon Wallick

Ghraydon Wallick

I've been making things for over 60 years. It's the reason for my being and my happiness. I never let modest resources deter my vision and constantly seek to learn new skills. This simple system staves off the grave and keeps me young. I recommend it highly.

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After retiring to a remote forest in Thailand, Ghraydon Wallick finally got a chance to perfect his dual leaning sidecar rig.

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