Makerspaces are being introduced in a wide variety of settings, including community
settings such as schools and libraries. Older adults are one group for whom making …

This paper investigates how making activities and participation in makerspaces supports the
wellbeing and empowerment of women, particularly in making domains that are typically …

This article applies a qualitative ethnographic research approach to explore the perceptions
of highly-skilled makers of gender and its role in their makerspace. It explores two research …

Since their introduction, there has been wide discussion about how probes are used in
human computer interaction (HCI) research. This variation can be problematic for …

In an academic context, makerspaces provide an extracurricular opportunity for students to
develop skills and engage in hands-on projects [1]. Despite their growing popularity …

Creative entrepreneurs rely on online platforms to build community and overcome isolated
work conditions. However, because of frequent attempts by larger brands to use their work …

This paper examines the profile of 10 women* makers attending Schmiede, a 10-day maker
festival, which is unique not least due to its almost equal gender distribution. Drawing on …

This paper presents the results of a 5-month diary study into the practices and routines that
develop around technological making in the home, particularly focused on the experiences …

The Maker Movement is a social and material movement aspiring to lower the barriers to
participation in technology construction. Material engagement, learning, and collaboration …

Makerspaces have been shown to play a significant role in promoting innovation and
entrepreneurship by providing users with the tools and resources to produce and create …