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Fixperts - Designers doing something useful!

I was recently alerted to Fixperts.org.

It's a fascinating concept - "real" designers get paired with folk with actual, unsolved problems (typically related to a mobility issue), and produce bespoke solutions, making a nice little video in the process.

Introduction to Fixperts from Billo on Vimeo.

It's mainly a UK thing at the moment (some of the folk from Sugru are involved, although it's not a Sugru scheme), but there's nothing stopping you, dear reader, starting up something similar through your own school, college or Hackspace.

There are even guidelines on the site on how to join in.

I've been told of companies that make bespoke prosthetics, or connect problems to solutions, but this is the first voluntary group I've encountered that drags Design out of the showroom or gallery, directly to those who actually need these skills now.

I'm going to keep an eye on Fixperts, and I think you ought to as well...

@Fixperts


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projectsugru says: Oct 25, 2012. 3:35 AM
Hi Kiteman, thanks for posting this here :) Delighted that you find it fascinating.
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Kiteman (author) in reply to projectsugruOct 25, 2012. 3:47 AM
I just wish I had the time to join in.
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projectsugru in reply to KitemanNov 11, 2012. 1:45 PM
Hi Kiteman, no need to worry, you sharing the project is great support and is much appreciated.
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Kiteman (author) in reply to projectsugruNov 11, 2012. 1:57 PM
In that case, I'm happy to help.
hurten says: Oct 25, 2012. 5:33 AM
Thank you for sharing the information on this movement whose time has come. My son is an Engineering student at a local University, and I hope he can get his Instructors onboard or at least his Classmates. I have already incouraged people I know to checkout the site by sharing a link on Facebook.com , and I look forward to trying to get this movement going in the local community. Thank you once again Kiteman for taking the time to share this.
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PKM says: Oct 25, 2012. 4:52 AM
The "using design/engineering skills to improve things for disabled people" bit reminds me of Remap, who are definitely worth a look if you've ever wondered "how can I use my powers for good".

I like the idea of this, just because I'd like to live in a world where it's considered OK to fix things rather than chuck them in landfill and buy another one.
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Kiteman (author) in reply to PKMOct 25, 2012. 5:21 AM
Oh, I'd forgotten about them - I passed their details on to our Engineering department a while back.
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iceng says: Oct 24, 2012. 11:22 AM
Transfixing vid, it puts in mind the flavor of instructables and the members
with demonstrated abilities.
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