All* Kinds of Makers*
Who exactly are makers*?
In this research project we are investigating how a diverse group of people can benefit from making. We want to better understand which people see themselves as makers*. We are identifying characteristics of makers* and presenting them in the form of makers* profiles. We are developing makers*-centred strategies so that as many people as possible can recognise the available infrastructures as relevant opportunities for them. We examine these strategies for their effectiveness for the target group. We investigate the ecological impacts and strategies for more sustainable Making.
The Goal of our Research Project
On a societal level, the strategies aim to strengthen individual self-confidence and help in recognizing competencies, which can create new opportunities.
On an economic level, we identify training and education potentials with regard to Making.
On an economic level, we contribute to understanding the diversity of people as an advantage and making existing competencies visible and usable.
On an ecological level, we provide insights into responsible and sustainable Making as we specifically address repair, recycling, and upcycling.

Overview
MakerFair 2023 – Maker*Quiz
The Maker Faire is an event that connects creators, innovators, DIY enthusiastis and everybody that is interested in making things. During these…
NordiChi 2024 – Workshop Biographie from Makers, Tinkerers and Crafters
NordiCHI is an international human-computer interaction conference, taking place biannually in the Nordic countries. It serves as a meeting place for academia,…
Fab2025 – Workshop Code of Conduct (My Tool My Choice)
FABx is an event where over 1000 people gather in Europe to network, create, explore new ideas, listen to keynotes and talks,…
Makers, Crafters, Tinkerers: How Identities and Biographies Come into Being
How does one become a maker? What defines a maker and how does one identify with this role? What processes do makers…
This Is How I Felt: Crafting Conductive Wool Artefacts as an Embodied Practice to Regulate Anxiety
Beyond contributing a new way to make soft, responsive electronic materials, this work suggests that sometimes the most innovative approach to wellbeing…
Transforming Ideas into Tangible Artifacts: Discovering Making, Makers, and the Making Experience
This research addresses the question of how Makers and Making as an activity can be defined, based on 15 semi-structured interviews. A…
DIY Diaries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHWGsWvM_E4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyK6_a7DBXU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPHR9A_9_x4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG27hRZpbeo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRHceuvIKfY
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct outlines essential points for creating inclusive, respectful and safe makerspaces. It was presented and exhibited at Fab25 in…
Sticker “My Tool, My Choice”
The “My Tool, My Choice” sticker is a statement for diversity in making, showing that every person and every tool has a…