Interviews

MakeIt Labs

Recently, I’ve had a chance to meet up with some of the people active in MakeIt Labs in Nashua, NH. This relatively new hackerspace was created a bit more than a year ago, and has undergone some happy changes. Over the summer, I carved out a bit of time to visit their new digs while at a three day workshop for teachers at UMass Lowell.

It’s been exciting to meet members of MakeIt Labs at the Cambridge and Rhode Island Mini Maker Faires, and see their projects shared with people at World Maker Faire where I chose them for an Editors’ Choice award.

Continue Reading October 2nd, 2011 Chris Connors

5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Things About Penni Moussa

Today’s 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Things is about talented and vintage-inspired Penni Moussa, of Penni Pops Designs. She is just a doll. One Project You Are Particularly Proud Of 1. My first quilting project for my Bestie Annie’s first baby, Leonardo. I know that the word “gollywog” is not politically correct, but I love […]

Continue Reading September 27th, 2011 Brookelynn Morris2

Mitch Altman’s Picks for World Maker Faire NYC

Mitch Altman, recent recipient of the Maker Hero Award, shares talks about his favorite things at World Maker Faire New York. There is still plenty of time to come visit the faire, and see some amazing things. Singing fish, a fire-breathing dragon, and of course the Learn to Solder Booth are on Mitch’s top list.

Continue Reading September 17th, 2011July 2nd, 2015 Brookelynn Morris

Anywhere Organ: Interview with Matthew Borgatti

When was the last time you thought about pipe organs? Maker of all trades Matthew Borgatti has turned his childhood fascination with the massive instrument into a mobile, open source, MIDI-controlled version, further proof that if you can dream it, you can make it. Matthew will be bringing his aptly named Anywhere Organ to our […]

Continue Reading September 16th, 2011July 2nd, 2015 Goli Mohammadi

The Museum of Interesting Things Interview

Attending Maker Faire can be like a magical glimpse into the future with all of its ingenuity and intellect, robots, rocket, and gadgets galore. But some makers, like Denny Daniel and his Museum of Interesting Things, are there to bring a window to the past. Denny will be at Maker Faire New York, taking place […]

Continue Reading September 16th, 2011July 2nd, 2015 Goli Mohammadi

USB Typewriter Interview

Want to renew your faith in humanity? Grab a slice of inspiration this weekend at the second Maker Faire New York, taking place September 17 and 18 at the New York Hall of Science in Queens. The amazing array of makers who will be present, each making a difference in their tiny corner of the […]

Continue Reading September 15th, 2011July 2nd, 2015 Goli Mohammadi4

The Long Slow Make: Anil Dash and Dale Dougherty

Anil Dash shares his observations and insights into the development of the Maker movement. He sees it as a kind of political movement that is apolitical in nature but also radical and inclusive. This conversation with Anil and Dale Dougherty, founder of MAKE magazine and Maker Faire, touches on the social context of making, and […]

Continue Reading September 15th, 2011 Brookelynn Morris