Month: April 2013

Red Bull TurBull Encabulator

Red Bull TurBull Encabulator

We were lucky enough to get our hands on one of the Red Bull TurBull Encabulator boards early, and even opening the box was a cool experience. The laser-cut wooden sides came with diffusing paper, leading me to the idea that it would make a great-looking lamp. After some more brainstorming, I decided on a programmable, lighted “MAKE” sign, and the “big letters project” was born.

Where Are the Women?

Where Are the Women?

If you’ve been to your local hacker/makerspace and there weren’t many women, did you stop and wonder about that? I hope so, but unfortunately a common reaction is to think, “I guess women just aren’t into building stuff.” As one of the few women directors of a U.S. makerspace, I know that this just isn’t true.