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4 Steps To Reinventing Yourself With Fiber Artist and Woodworker Windy Chien

Rob Goodman is principal at OpenVerse, a marketing and storytelling firm focused on strategy, content development, and brand for emerging technology companies. Rob’s ability to blend business sense with creative expertise defines his work as a marketer, consultant, producer, and writer. Rob was most recently head of global marketing for digital publishing at Google, and previously led online marketing for Simon & Schuster and helped shape grassroots digital marketing at Sony Music. He is an illustrator and the creator and host of Making Ways podcast, all about finding your unexpected path to a creative career.

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July 30th, 2018March 8th, 2021

While most would consider working for one of the world’s top companies a career pinnacle, Windy’s tale doesn’t end there.

Celebrate Star Wars Day with These 12 Projects

By Hep Svadja

Hep Svadja

Light cutter, fashion trend hunter, urbex artist, and space enthusiast.

Staff Photographer and Photo Editor at Make.

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May 4th, 2018

This roundup of projects from a galaxy far, far away will let you show your pride regardless of what kind of making you do.

Crochet Your Own Climate Change Data Visualization Blanket

By Sarah Vitak

Sarah Vitak

Sarah is a freelance writer for the Make: blog. She delights in the intersection of technology, art, and human interaction. Her background includes experience in human computer interaction, DNA sequencing technology, 3D printing, sewing, and large art installations.

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October 18th, 2017October 17th, 2017

Create your own blanket that reflects the rising temperatures of our planet. Despite the grim picture, the design is very artistic.

Sewing a Personalized Leather Tool Roll

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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@garethb2

July 27th, 2017

How to sew a very lovely roll-up leather organizer for your hand tools.

Learn The Lingo: Machine Knitting

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. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft and on youtube

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