Making something out of T-shirt material can mean different things to different people. For Pho- neticontrol and Shawnimal, it meant designing Pulse Width (PW), a โhappy little โbotโ filled with โstuffing and love. Mostly stuffing.โ
In the middle of Port au Prince, nestled right between the UN, the airport, and Cite Soleil – Haiti’s largest slum – groups of international development workers, volunteers, and Haitian community leaders are working on improving life in Haiti through the Maker ethic. Founded immediately after the 2010 earthquake, Haiti Communitere has been on the ground for the past three years, serving as a community, networking and shared-overhead space for both international NGOs and Haitian groups. Their current focus is on developing their Resource Center, a community workshop, computer lab, and conference space that serves as Haiti’s only makerspace.
MAKE looks at slide rules.
Annie and her husband created this decorative mosaic tile doormat with a fun typography element, to add a little cheer to their day when they get home. She shared instructions, so you can make one too!
Artist Carly Fischer creates installations with incredibly detailed sculptures of trash made from paper and adhesive.
A hot water bottle cover is the perfect way to add a bit of cute to your cozying up!
Is your co-worker deserving of a special treat this Valentine’s Day?
