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Maker (Faire Producer) Spotlight: Ian Cole

Maker (Faire Producer) Spotlight: Ian Cole

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By Jennifer Blakeslee

Jennifer Blakeslee

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Ian Cole has been at the helm of Maker Faire Orlando, and its parent organization The Maker Effect Foundation, since its inception. While this spectacular, volunteer run event did not take place in November as usual, Ian has been no less busy manifesting maker experiences for others (and acting as a board member and advocate […]

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Ignite Your Imagination at Maker Faire Orlando with Flames, Games, and Workshops Galore

Ignite Your Imagination at Maker Faire Orlando with Flames, Games, and Workshops Galore

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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Welcome to Maker Faire Orlando, blasting off this weekend, October 21 and 22 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Halls.

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7 Reasons I’m Looking Forward to Maker Faire Orlando

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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Maker Faire Orlando is bringing lots of interactive exhibits and fun projects together this weekend.

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300 Reasons to Visit the Orlando Maker Faire This Weekend

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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Maker Faire Orlando is happening this weekend, and hundreds of Makers are putting the finishing touches on their projects in preparation for the fourth annual festivity!

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The Quest to Make the World’s Biggest Arcade Game

The Quest to Make the World’s Biggest Arcade Game

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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To be among the first people on the planet to play the world’s largest arcade game, head to Maker Faire Orlando on September 12 and 13.

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Making to Learn at Maker Faire Orlando

Making to Learn at Maker Faire Orlando

By Theresa Willingham

Theresa Willingham

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Maker Faire Orlando is inviting educators to “Harness the Maker Movement in Your Classroom” with a special Educators session September 13th that will feature Dale Dougherty, Jay Silver, and Mark Greenlaw , all founding board members of the Maker Education Initiative (MakerEd) that seeks to create more opportunities for all young people to develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, math, art, and learning as a whole through making.

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Making on Vacation with littleBits

Making on Vacation with littleBits

By Ian Cole

Ian Cole

Ian is a co-founder of The Maker Effect Foundation, a non-profit group organized to amplify the effects of makers within their communities. The Maker Effect Foundation's programs include Maker Faire Orlando, and MakerFX makerspace in Orlando. Ian is also a board member of Nation of Makers, and a member of FamiLAB, Orlando's Hackerspace.

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My idea of an ideal vacation includes time with my family – exploring and learning about some new part of the world, with a little time to play with new Maker toys. Last year, I took our Fireball HD pinball electronics to the beach along with a bunch of new connectors. We built all new custom cables, […]

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