KOLLABORA (uniting makers, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts)

LEARNING ORIENTED
1. Materials and resources
  1. Equipment & tools needed / recommended
2. Development of techniques & practical skills
3. Professional opportunities
4. Sharing & refining patterns
5. Users of differing skills levels to scaffold, challenge and inspire
  1. Projects organised into 'Beginner', 'Intermediate' and 'Advanced'
OPENLY NETWORKED
1. Website
  1. Blogs
  2. Pattern sharing
  3. Project ideas
    1. Arranged into 'collections'
  4. New skills
2. Twitter
3. Hashtags
  1. #kollabora
    1. Hundreds of related hashtags depending on the craft/DIY/sewing design
4. Facebook
5. Instagram
6. YouTube
7. • Making social connections • Engaging in 'makers' discussions • Photos of completed projects • Further tips and hints • Encouragement and feedback from peers • Accessible for all people • Frequently updated
8. Pinterest
PRODUCTION CENTRED
1. Images and videos of completed patterns and work
2. Tutorials and demonstrations
3. Access to production based knowledge
  1. Creation ideas
  2. DIY skills
  3. Patterns
4. Circulation and visibility
5. All participants can share
PEER SUPPORTED
1. Online community of sharing
2. Collaboration between users
3. Feedback from peers
4. Social support (23k users)
5. Frequent and varied contributions
SHARED PURPOSE
1. Creation of new objects
2. Pleasure and enjoyment
3. Learn and improve techniques & skills
4. Global connections
INTEREST DRIVEN
1. Passion for sewing and craft making
2. Interest in developing DIY skills
3. Challenges to extend skills sets
4. Allows you to save your favourite patterns / designs
5. Allows you to follow specific people ("My Friends" list)
6. Equity across generations and ages

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KOLLABORA (uniting makers, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts)

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	Created by Karyn Kybus about 5 years ago