Open Design City ‘Make your Own Market’ Opening Act / Workshop

Open Design City ‘Make your Own Market’ Opening Act / Workshop

Date: 
01.02.2011 20:00
Edition: 
2011
Format: 
Workshop
Special event
Location: 
HKW
HKW - Foyer
DMY Maker Lab, Photo:Conference Basics (http://www.flickr.com)
DMY Maker Lab, Photo_Conference Basics (http://www.flickr.com)

The Open Design City in Berlin is a collaboration space that establishes Open Design principles derived from the Free Software and Open Source movements. Tools, knowledge and skills are shared so that anyone has the chance to get involved.
At Jay Cousins' and Christopher Doering's 'Make Your Own Market' stall at transmediale.11 workshops range from screen printing to plastic making and 3D printing to sewing or upcycling. Specialised equipment such as a CNC cutter and 3D printer are free for all visitors to use. Materials will be provided but visitors are encouraged to bring items to upcycle, customise, exchange or sell.

The Open Design City in Berlin is a collaboration space in which new relationships and projects are formed between its citizens. It is a space that takes principles derived from the Free Software and Open Source movements and applies them to Design. These Open Design principles lead to the sharing of tools, knowledge and skills, so that anyone can get involved if they have the time and commitment.

 

Jay Cousins and Christopher Doering, founders and citizens of Open Design City, take up residence in the Open Zone foyer of the Haus der Kulturen for the duration of the transmediale.11 festival. They bring their tools and equipment for all to share in their "Make Your Own Market" stalls that explore the principles of Open Design and new methods of monetisation and reward. They provide a space for interaction between the monetary system and Free Culture by giving festival visitors the chance to learn skills, and a platform to make and sell or exchange their own products and services.

 

Visitors are encouraged to share their own skills with others and to take part in open workshops ranging from screen printing to plastic making and 3D printing to sewing and upcycling. Specialised equipment such as a CNC cutter and 3D printer are free for all visitors to use. Materials will be provided but visitors are encouraged to bring items to upcycle, customise and exchange.

 

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