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An Ode to Maker Camp: What Makes a Maker? Childhood

AnnMarie Thomas

AnnMarie Thomas runs the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas, and is the co-creator of Squishy Circuits.

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August 9th, 2017August 8th, 2017

Part of the secret to making great things is prolonging the magic of childhood!

Working Through the 5 Steps of Design Thinking

I like to design and make stuff. I work in the Make Lab and am pursuing a degree in Product Design. Since starting at Make, I've had the opportunity to become a hand model and am seriously considering my options along that career path. Please contact me for your hand modeling needs!

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@sandbot4

June 8th, 2017June 8th, 2017

Design thinking is an approach to creative problem-solving that uses a framework that begins with building empathy.

Tech-Savvy Knitwear Designer Weighs In On Kniterate

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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June 7th, 2017June 6th, 2017

Knitwear designer Lindsay Degen worked with with automated desktop knitting machine Kniterate to see how it compares to industrial machines.

Maker Spotlight: Jillian Northrup & Jeffrey McGrew

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

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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September 16th, 2016September 22nd, 2016

With a small team and a CNC machine, Jillian and Jeffrey are using their design chops to tackle all kinds of interior and architectural projects.

Learn to Leverage the p5.js Javascript Library for Art and Design

By Lauren McCarthy

Lauren McCarthy

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December 7th, 2015December 7th, 2015 2

p5.js is a library of resources for artists and designers who want to learn how to create interactive graphics with JavaScript and Processing.

How Does a Retractable Pen Work?

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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December 1st, 2015November 30th, 2015

Watch and learn how a retractable pen is constructed, and how its anatomy allows it to function.