Our members are the driving force behind our organization, bringing life, new ideas, and momentum through their diverse backgrounds and skill sets. From architects to designers, engineers, and anthropologists, we welcome everyone from students with a napkin idea to professional start-ups looking to scale their businesses.
If you share our passion for physical entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable product development, we invite you to join our community. Explore the opportunities and benefits of becoming a member by clicking here.
Maker boasts a diverse and talented community of members who continuously inspire and innovate. Below, you can explore the history and backgrounds of our members, their unique passions, and their drive to create. From a wide range of products and projects, there is much to learn and draw inspiration from.
Each member of Maker considers sustainability in their own unique way throughout their processes. Some members use leftover materials to minimize waste, while others focus on reducing the size and weight of packages to lower shipping emissions. Some members are exploring distributed design or local production as alternatives to shipping products across the globe. The majority of members prioritize the use of sustainable materials in their product development.
Read about the individual members and their sustainable practices below, and discover their journeys from idea to product.
Our foundation is built on collaboration, which is why we have established a diverse range of partners who share our passion for physical entrepreneurship and the maker movement. Each of our partners contributes their unique knowledge, skills, tools, and most importantly, their unwavering commitment. Together, we work towards creating a community that fosters innovation and sustainability, while empowering entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into successful businesses.
If your company is passionate about physical entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable product development, we invite you to join us as a partner of the Association Maker. By becoming a partner, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations, exchange knowledge and skills, and support the growth of local prototyping and physical entrepreneurship. Your support will help us continue to provide the best conditions for physical entrepreneurship and innovation, create green, circular, and social solutions, and ensure sustainable product development through innovation, new materials, and new design methods.
Contact us today to learn more about becoming a partner of the Association Maker and how you can help power the urban innovation and physical entrepreneurship!