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confessions of a design geek
confessions of a design geek

Award-winning UK design blog established in 2010 to discover, champion and inspire new designers.

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a day in the life

Fixperts resident helps the homeless make things with Benchmark offcuts

Katie, April 11, 2016June 16, 2020

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…

a day in the life

Maya Alvarado visits libraries, garages and carehomes in search of new Fix Partners

Katie, February 29, 2016June 16, 2020

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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feature :: independent scottish design

Katie, March 12, 2014June 16, 2020

This article was published 12 years On the 18th September 2014, the people of Scotland will vote on whether to become an independent nation or to remain part of the United Kingdom. I spoke to a number of independent designer-makers, and Made From Scotland – an online marketplace for contemporary…

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out and about :: campana brothers

Katie, April 30, 2010June 16, 2020

The Design Museum Camapana Bothers talk was a fascinating insight into Brazillian culture and the Campana brothers’ design process.

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