KOLLABORA (uniting makers, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts)

KOLLABORA (uniting makers, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts)

1. LEARNING ORIENTED

   • Materials and resources
     • Equipment & tools needed / recommended
   • Development of techniques & practical skills
   • Professional opportunities
   • Sharing & refining patterns
   • Users of differing skills levels to scaffold, challenge and inspire
     • Projects organised into 'Beginner', 'Intermediate' and 'Advanced'

2. OPENLY NETWORKED

   • Website
     • Blogs
     • Pattern sharing
     • Project ideas
       • Arranged into 'collections'
     • New skills
   • Twitter
   • Hashtags
     • #kollabora
       • Hundreds of related hashtags depending on the craft/DIY/sewing design
   • Facebook
   • Instagram
   • YouTube
   • • 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
   • Pinterest

3. PRODUCTION CENTRED

   • Images and videos of completed patterns and work
   • Tutorials and demonstrations
   • Access to production based knowledge
     • Creation ideas
     • DIY skills
     • Patterns
   • Circulation and visibility
   • All participants can share

4. PEER SUPPORTED

   • Online community of sharing
   • Collaboration between users
   • Feedback from peers
   • Social support (23k users)
   • Frequent and varied contributions

5. SHARED PURPOSE

   • Creation of new objects
   • Pleasure and enjoyment
   • Learn and improve techniques & skills
   • Global connections

6. INTEREST DRIVEN

   • Passion for sewing and craft making
   • Interest in developing DIY skills
   • Challenges to extend skills sets
   • Allows you to save your favourite patterns / designs
   • Allows you to follow specific people ("My Friends" list)
   • Equity across generations and ages