All* Kinds of Makers*
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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 – How Identities and Biographies Come into Being
NordiCHI is an international human-computer interaction conference, taking place biannually in the Nordic countries. It serves as a meeting place for academia,…
FAB25 – Co-Creating Codes of Conduct
FABx is an event where over 1000 people gather in Europe to network, create, explore new ideas, listen to keynotes and talks,…
Unlikely Alliances: A Tool-centered Approach to Collaborative Agencies in Improbable Constellations
What if tools were active collaborators – accomplices of users in gaining access to technology and co-designing desired futures? Through her PhD…
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…
DIY Diaries
Eight team members, eight DIY videos and lots of inspiration: discover citing DIY projects to recreate. Below are two videos of the…
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…
Poster “My Tool, My Choice”
Building on the same design as the sticker, the “My Tool, My Choice” poster brings the same message but in a larger…