Make:: One of the best things about Maker Faire is getting a glimpse of the future, even if it is (currently) only made out of cardboard. But perhaps even more magical than this future-gazing, is the opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of the next big thing while looking back at the machines–and history of invention–that made it possible. At no Maker Faire is this more evident than at Maker Faire Ruhr, happening March 26th and 27th at DASA, an interactive museum in Dortmund, Germany the size of two football pitches that takes visitors through the “world of work” and the history of industrialization.
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Before this article, I had no idea what the maker faire Ruhr was. It caught my attention with its headline, "a creative laboratory". I am so glad I clicked on it as I was so impressed and inspired by the work exhibited at this fair. I really enjoyed how all of the works incorporated such a integrated fusion of technology and art, and many of the works were to enhance the future. A lot of projects also used sustainable ways to power their projects and reuse energy. All of the photographs really helped make the article a great representation of all the awesome stuff at this gallery. It also being held in Germany as an international event also made it that much more fun, as creative minds from all over the world were exhibiting their work. I don't know if they hold their fair in a different location each year, but this is something I would definitely want to attend if the logistics work out!
There were two points in this article that stood out to me, the first thing that caught my eye was the group that built steam powered airships. For some reason, that felt so far removed first from what is possible and then second from what I expect to exist. There’s a lot of technology that exists that we don’t use anymore that sometimes feels like it only existed in a different world, but it's not like blimps don’t exist. There’s some other things that catch me like this, I think another big one is when we used radium for a bunch of stuff, but of course there it didn’t actually do what it was supposed to. The second thing I really liked to see in the article was the emphasis on giving kids a opportunity not only to learn material-working skills but also them getting the chance to develop problem solving skills. Being given time and ability to experiment and figure out how best to put things together was one of the most useful things I’ve ever gotten and I think its something that should be emphasized more in a lot of education.
I have never heard of the maker faire but it is now definitely on my bucket list. I love the idea of people coming together and sharing what kind of work and innovation they have been up to. I think this is a great opportunity to be inspired and truly shows how out of the box people can get. With everything there is in the world already it’s easy to feel like everything has already been thought of, but even if there are no original thoughts there are only a certain amount of people who actually take those thoughts and turn them into a reality. Personally I was really excited by the portable disco idea that is meant to elevate photo booths. I still have so many photo booth photos hung up on my wall as a reminder of the memories I made, so making that even more exciting is truly a great idea.
I’ve never heard of Maker Faire Ruhr before, and it looks so awesome! I love any convention type event like this, especially those centered around creating. I was immediately drawn in by the quote “The focus is on colorful and fantastical, imaginative or retro-futuristic projects of the brand Eigenbau.” Steampunk is a fantastic premise for a convention, and opens so many avenues for creativity. The aesthetic is inherently rooted in the idea of innovation and making something out of nothing, with a special emphasis on style. One of my favorite exhibits mentioned in this article is the instant disco in a box, which is described as “Retro, funky, high-end – unique in every respect.” The combination of respect for retro, a commitment to the time travel aesthetic, the endless potential for creation, the sense of community, and the inherent creativity within steampunk makes Maker Faire Ruhr an exciting and fun idea.
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