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Fat Brain Toys Announces Kidventor Winner

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. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

November 21st, 2017November 21st, 2017

Check out Alexander, the winner of Fat Brain Toys’s KidVentor contest. He created Aeropong, a ping-pong and tetherball hybrid.

Invent a Speech Aid to Help Malia Communicate

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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July 7th, 2017July 6th, 2017

Malia is a bright, smiley 11 year old. But cerebral palsy makes it hard for others to understand her. Can you invent a speech aid to help?

This Week in Making: Decentralize the Web, Girl Scouts Tackle Cybersecurity, and More

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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June 25th, 2017June 23rd, 2017

This week, Mozilla is trying to get makers to decentralize the web, the Girl Scouts tackle cybersecurity, board games go virtual, and more.

This Week in Making: Putting Your Face in a Video Game, Being a Cosplayer, and More

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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May 14th, 2017May 12th, 2017

Jordan attended GTC 2017 and Make: announced the winner of their April Fool’s Day Contest. A cosplay video also became popular.

This Week in Making: Star Wars Droids, Comic Con, and Deadly Paper Cuts

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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April 23rd, 2017April 21st, 2017

This Week in Making looks a Star Wars droid puppet, a makerspace in South Africa, Silicon Valley Comic Con, and murderous paper.