Shannon:

What inspired you to bring Maker Faire to Calgary in 2012?


MakeFashion:

What does MakeFashion hope to accomplish by celebrating the intersection of fashion and technology? 

Who are some designers who’ve worked with MakeFashion?


Maker Faire:


What was the first MakeFashion presence at a Maker Faire? How was it received?

MakeFashion had a notable presence at Maker Faire Bay Area last year. Tell us about the exhibits and shows your team put together. What types of reactions did you get?


Paris:


Give us a preview of what MakeFashion has in store for Maker Faire Paris this year. 


Does the fact that it’s in Paris, one of the global epicenters of fashion, affect the show in any way?


How are the fashion maker booths being curated?


Who are some notable designers and makers who will be exhibiting? (Please list links where possible.)

 




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1. What is is about the intersection of fashion and technology that inspired you to cofound MakeFashion? 

2. MakeFashion's roots are DIY, with the workshops that you've hosted for introducing artists and designers to tech. Do you still offer workshops? 

3. How has the organization grown? 

4. Who are some designers who’ve worked with MakeFashion?

5. What motivated you to bring Maker Faire to Calgary in 2012?

6. What was the first MakeFashion presence at a Maker Faire? How was it received?

7. MakeFashion had a notable presence at Maker Faire Bay Area last year. Tell us about the exhibits and shows your team put together. What types of reactions did you get?

8. Give us a preview of what MakeFashion has in store for Maker Faire Paris this year. 

9. Does the fact that it’s in Paris, one of the global epicenters of fashion, affect the show in any way?

10. How are the fashion maker booths being curated?

11. Who are some notable designers and makers who will be exhibiting? (Please list links where possible.)