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A Perfect Fit: The Fractal Vice Chair

A Perfect Fit: The Fractal Vice Chair

Greg Gilman

By Greg Gilman

Greg Gilman

Greg Gilman is a writer and musician based in Los Angeles, California, where he began his career as a reporter and editor for TheWrap. After forming rock band Greg in Good Company, he pivoted to freelance journalism, with his work appearing in publications including MovieMaker Magazine, Syfy Wire, and Make: magazine.

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The fractal chair is like a steampunk version of memory foam, giving you the (almost) perfect seat to take a load off.

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Where R2-D2 and Steampunk Meet: Maker Faire Ruhr

Where R2-D2 and Steampunk Meet: Maker Faire Ruhr

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 Ruhr, one of a whole series of Maker Faires hosted in German-speaking countries, will showcase Star Wars and steampunk art this year.

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Rediscovering “Lost Knowledge”

Rediscovering “Lost Knowledge”

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A look back at our 2009 column dedicated to lost and marginalized technologies of the past.

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This Steampunk Remote Controls the Radio with Style

This Steampunk Remote Controls the Radio with Style

By Caleb Kraft

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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When you pick up the remote control to your stereo, are you pleased with how it looks? Most of us don’t put much thought into it, because they’re typically so bland that they’re nearly invisible. Michael Greensmith (@Bricabracwizard) wanted to take a different approach. “I wanted a remote control that’s so fun to use and would […]

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