We highlight different makers from our broad community to show you the faces and stories behind the projects. Meet all the amazing people featured in Maker Spotlight below.
Name: Blake Hodgson Home: Mission, KS Day Job: Project manager by day, prototype developer by night Makerspace: Hammerspace Workshop in Kansas City, MO. How did you get started in making: I have always enjoyed make things, but the catalyst to me making bigger and cooler things started when I joined my local makerspace, Hammerspace Workshop. I finally […]
Name: Kelly Luck Home: Kansas City, MO Day Job: Software Developer Makerspace: Hammerspace Workshop in Kansas City, MO. How did you get started in making: I used to work staff at various local fan-cons, and would see groups like the R2-D2 builders and be amazed that they could actually build replica R2s, full size, actually […]
What is your job? I’m currently the Co-founder and CTO of LearnOBots, an Education Technology company that is promoting Hands on experiential learning in STEAM domains. I design new curriculums, educational kits and programs that are deployed in different cities across Pakistan. Some of our new products are making their way all over the […]
How did you get started making? I grew up in a household with extremely crafty parents they were always making things and fixing things. So I’ve always been making things since I was a child. Adding a sail to a gocart. A mechanical arm. And building a motorhome with my father. I think in some […]
Name: David Carlile Home: Kansas City, MO. Makerspace: Hammerspace Workshop in Kansas City Day Job: Interface Engineer Instagram What inspired you to become a maker? My love of making and tinkering started when I was very young, watching my grandfather work in his woodshop making furniture and hope chests for our family. For as long […]
Name: Michael Curry Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri Makerspace: Hammerspace Workshop Day Job: Consulting Designer – Kansas City Kit Company I provide design, drafting, and product development services from my office located at the local makerspace, Hammerspace Workshop in Kansas City, MO. Check out my Portfolio How did you get started making? I’ve been […]
Name: Anne Quinn Home: Overland Park, KS. Makerspace: Hammerspace Workshop in Kansas City, MO. Day Job: Digital machinist & graphic artist How did you get started in making? I have been a creative for as long as I can remember. I went to UW-Stout for industrial design and UWEC for illustration. Industry work aside, I’m […]
