Collaborative DIY and Public Play Spaces
We have mastered the home workshop, the backyard laboratory, and the digital bridge. In this final expansion of …
Adaptive DIY and the Circular Economy
As we reach the final installment of this series, we move beyond individual projects to the macro-system of …
DIY Logic and Analog Play Systems
In this final deep dive, we move from building objects to building systems. Throughout this series, we’ve created …
DIY Textiles and the Geometry of Fabric
In our journey through high-quality DIY play, we have tackled engineering, physics, and even culinary chemistry. This installment …
DIY “Food Play” and Kitchen Engineering
We have built forts, robots, and sensory gardens, but one of the most powerful arenas for high-quality DIY …
DIY Playthings for Focus, Calm, and Emotional Literacy
In our previous explorations, we have mastered large-scale engineering, complex electronics, and mechanical motion. For the final installment …
Mastering Mechanical Marvels
In the journey of DIY play, we have explored sensory materials, outdoor landscapes, and digital integration. The final …
DIY High-Tech Play and “Phygital” Creations
In a world where children are often split between “screen time” and “real-world play,” a new frontier of …
Crafting DIY Nature-Based Play Systems
When we move play outside, the scale changes. The air is wider, the messes are larger, and the …
Engineering Playful Sanctuaries for Rainy Days
When the weather turns or the outdoors are out of reach, the four walls of a home can …