Turning maker kits into face shields.
Invent  TechnoChic In unusual times, inspiration can come from unexpected places. Natasha Dzurny, who designs electronic craft projects for kids, realized that the headbands in her light-up unicorn horn kits could be fashioned into face shields that medical workers at her local hospital in New Jersey desperately needed. So she organized a team to produce them, and is making a video with DIY instructions.
She’s one of the many resourceful designers in our community making protective gear from materials they have in their workshops (or even their pantries). Maybe doing a little spring cleaning will inspire your next project, too.
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 By Qubs This Montessori-inspired toy teaches kids basic programming principles as they guide a little car through a city of electronically enhanced blocks.
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| By Craighton Berman Chicago-based designer Craighton Berman is leveraging his hometown’s manufacturing capabilities to help you spruce up your home. Stack and flip terra-cotta pots on these metal stands to create an arrangement that elevates your houseplants. View project |
| | | By Prepd Cooking a whole meal on a sheet pan is easy… to mess up. These silicon dividers let you cook each course to perfection without making a mess or futzing with foil. View project |
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| By Kammok Turns out the ground at your campsite is a little rocky. This tent doubles as a hammock so you and your camping companion can get a good night’s rest. View project |
| | | By Mick Lin These buttonless VR controllers use patented finger-sensing technology to let you explore virtual worlds using intuitive hand gestures. View project |
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