From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, there’s always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!
On Sunday, April 19th along the Delaware River, Cherry Street Pier transforms from a relic of Philadelphia’s industrial past into a living laboratory of the future. Hosting Maker Faire Philadelphia 2026 (now in its sixth year) the pier becomes a vivid expression of the city itself—layered and constantly reinventing. Similarly, Maker Faire Philadelphia doesn’t exist […]
After four long years, Maker Faire returns to Paris on April 11–12, 2026.
March 2026 OSHW certifications included an incubator, a cool badge, and an Arduino-based synthesizer.
In the world of experiential entertainment, few concepts have captured the imagination quite like escape rooms. But James Hopkin and Eric Mittler, the creative minds behind Game On in Berkeley, California, are pushing the boundaries of what these immersive environments can be. Rather than static, one-time experiences, Game On offers a cooperative challenge center that thrives on evolution, iteration, and the liberating power of failure.
We recently had the chance to sit down with cinematographer John Brown to talk about his incredible macro work, the challenges of filming tiny creatures, and how technology is shaping the future of natural history filmmaking. John has been making films for about 30 years, and his soon to be releasing project on James Cameron’s […]
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
Make: Substack launches to share stories about incredible makers and what they do.
