Adam's Rib

 

I stumbled across this video the other day. It's beautifully shot and gives a lovely insight into one mans life and work. I'd like to one day build a wooden canoe but can't see myself having the time for quite a while. I'll keep dreaming.

Power of Making

Go Makers!

Lego Camper Van

Two of my favorite things combined. Available from the Lego shop in October.

The Art of Craft: The rise of the Designer-Maker

Yet another great article on the Guardian website. Link

Andrew Ainsworth aka Mr Stormtrooper

Andrew Ainsworth is a Model Maker who recently won a court battle against Lucasfilm to continue to produce Star Wars helmets using the tools he made to produce the originals for the films. His YouTube channel goes into great detail to show you how these are made. Although this is probably quite dull for most people I found it amazing how every piece is a relatively simple vacformed part. Great work.

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Hendzel + Hunt 24hr Design Challenge

 

This is a great little film about 18 Designers and Makers, 5 Teams, 24 Hours and 1 Epic Design Challenge. Great stuff!

The Legotron

The Legotron was built by photographer Cary Norton and produces some stunning shots. It has a focus range of 3' to 18" and looks amazing!

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Product by Process

I can't remember how I found it but this has been sat in my bookmarks for a while. Product by Process is a fantastic website full of great videos showing you how some great design pieces have been made. If you've got a bit of free time they're well worth a look.

In praise of… the Workmate

   
A lovely little article I came across in February. Link
    

Making an Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair

A beautifully shot film showing how an Arne Jacobsen series 7 chair is made by Fritz Hansen.

Inventables

 I found the Inventables website the other day. It's like an Aladdin's cave of weird and wonderful materials that would inspire any designer, artist or maker. I really hope I can have a play with some of these sometime.

BirdBot

Design and make your own BirdBot. Yes please! Link

Ikea Hackers

I stumbled across the Ikea Hackers website the other day and was amazed at some of the brilliant things people have made from Ikea products. Above are some of my favourites. Go take a look. Link