This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark’s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado teams up with Benchmark’s cabinetmaker Max to fit the Red Cross fix, they bring pre-fabricated parts on site and prepare the new storage system ready for use… 09:00: It is Saturday morning, having collected the materials and tools…
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a day in the life
Maya Alvarado prototypes new paddles
This article was published 10 years 06:00: I wake up in Hungerford, and begin my day by researching existing paddles. Today I will prepare some different versions for Heidi to test out at the next canoe training session. I get ready and leave for work. 07:30: When I arrive at…
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Maya Alvarado runs fixing workshop for Two Saints
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark’s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado tests out a new handle for Sean Sutcliffe’s portable samples case, collects scrap material and charity shop finds, and leads the second workshop for local homeless charity Two Saints. 06:00: I wake up in Hungerford and get…
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Maya Alvarado prepares for Red Cross charity shop fix
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark’s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado, learns about ordering materials in the workshop, prepares wood in the mill and makes the final Red Cross charity shop fix… 06:00: I wake up in Hungerford and get ready for work. 07:00: I start the day…
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Fixperts Resident makes remote fixes through social media
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark’s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado transforms nutcrackers into bleach bottle openers, finalises two pairs of adapted nail clippers for limited hand dexterity, and makes a plastic art tray test for a young woman with autism… 05:55: I wake up and get ready for…
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Maya Alvarado learns about the risky, the worthwhile and the possible
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark’s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado visits the Dingley centre to meet an occupational therapist to get feedback on some of her ideas, and makes Heidi a playing cards tray… 07:00: I wake up in Hungerford and gather my camera, measuring equipment and sketchbook. 07:30:…
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Maya Alvarado has a day of testing with Fix Partners
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark’s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado builds an art tray prototype for Fix Partner Philly’s wheelchair, visits new week-old twins, and delivers a resonance board to the Dingley Centre… 06:20: I wake up and get ready for work. I have some Swedish ‘quilted…
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Fixperts resident helps the homeless make things with Benchmark offcuts
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark’s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado gathers oak offcuts, packs up tools and materials and leads a making workshop for residents at local housing charity Two Saints’ hostel… 06:20: I wake up and ensure that my camera batteries are charged, as today my…
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Benchmarks’ resident Fixpert Maya Alvarado designs ‘wearable toothbrushes’
This article was published 10 years This week, British Furniture Manufacturer Benchmark’s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado delivers the second sofa fix to The Dingley Centre, puts up a new coat hook for their staff and designs some alternative toothbrushes… 06:20: I wake up in Hungerford and get my things ready for…
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Team Benchmark go on a canoeing day trip with Heidi and her family
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark’s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado heads out with Kevin, Mike, Colin and Danny from the Benchmark team on a canoe day with Heidi and her family… 05:30: It’s Saturday. I wake up very early at my parents’ house in North London to…
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Maya Alvarado adapts a sofa to make it safer for children with special needs
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark’s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado visits The Dingley Early Years Centre, finds some seats to fix and starts the refurbishment of a small sofa… 06:20: I wake up and get ready for work. Today I’m looking forward to visiting the Dingley Centre,…
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Maya Alvarado meets a new Fix Partner and prototypes paddles
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark‘s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado visits Fix Partner Anne at the Red Cross Charity Shop, seeks out potential fixes and makes paddle prototypes for canoe trip with Heidi… 07:30: I wake up and get ready to go and meet my new Fix…
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Maya Alvarado visits libraries, garages and carehomes in search of new Fix Partners
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark‘s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado goes on a search for new Fix Partners. She visits local clubs and businesses in Hungerford, finds out about an excellent use of a Tuk Tuk and considers the best material for a dog friendly boat plank……
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A day in the life of the Benchmark Fixperts Resident
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark‘s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado shares her FixFilms with the team at Benchmark; finds inspiration from Joanne, who paddled 715km down the Yukon River in Canada despite having been born without any fingers on her left hand; and goes back to visit Mrs Ellis…
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A day in the life of the Benchmark Fixperts Resident
This article was published 10 years This week, Benchmark‘s resident Fixpert, Maya Alvarado meets with a homeless charity to discuss a making workshop, gets a team together to make Heidi a bespoke paddle for an upcoming canoeing expedition and meets Emily and her twins to discuss their needs… 06:20: I wake up…
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A day in the life of the Benchmark Fixperts Resident
This article was published 10 years This week, Fixperts Resident Maya Alvarado reflects on what it’s like to be the only woman in the Benchmark workshop, delivers Mrs Ellis’s tray despite a bit of a hairy journey, and contemplates life on a canal boat… 06:20: I wake up, get ready in warm clothing…
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A day in the life of the Benchmark Fixperts Resident
This article was published 10 years This week, Fixperts Resident Maya Alvarado catches up with Benchmark co-founder and MD Sean Sutcliffe to discuss her progress, starts making films to document her fixes and finds inspiration from a uniquely Japanese solution to a problem… 06:20: I wake up for work and get ready. I have some cereal…
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A day in the life of the Benchmark Fixperts Resident
This article was published 11 years This week, Resident Fixpert at British furniture manufacturer Benchmark, Maya Alvarado, visits Heidi to see how she’s getting on with her bespoke utensils, contemplates the role of wear and tear in improving a product and makes a repair to a previous fix… 06:20: I wake up, get ready…
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A day in the life of the Benchmark Fixperts Resident
This article was published 11 years This week, British furniture manufacturer Benchmark‘s Resident Fixpert Maya Alvarado continues work on Mrs Ellis’ tray, learns from her mistakes and finds inspiration from some more fellow Fixperts… 06:20: I wake up and the house feels cold! I make a camomile tea to warm me up and get ready for work. 07:10:…