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…
a day in the life
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…
a day in the life
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…
a day in the life
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…
a day in the life
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…
a day in the life
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…
a day in the life
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…
a day in the life
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…
a day in the life
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,…
a day in the life
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…
Confessions of a Design Geek
creative spaces :: eley kishimoto
This article was published 11 years I was recently invited for a behind the scenes tour of Eley Kishimoto‘s London studio – what a treat! The label, which initially made its name in fashion but is increasingly making waves in product and furniture design, was founded in the early 1990s…
coadg Bursary
coadgbursary :: meet the mentors
This article was published 12 years The 2015 confessions of a design geek bursary winner, Alicja Patanowska has won mentoring sessions with October Communications’ Daniel Nelson, Decorum’s Justyna Sowa, Mini Moderns’ Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire, The Design Trust’s Patricia van den Akker, Seen PR’s David Gorrod, The Southbank Centre’s…
Confessions of a Design Geek
creative spaces :: jailmake
This article was published 14 years I have a flyer pinned up above my desk. It says things like “Practice until you’re great – then be better,” “Climb trees” and “Be tired at the end of every day.” I find it inspiring, not least because I can always say I’ve…
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here's one I made earlier :: furniture design course – day 4
This week has been incredible – I’ve been on a high all week. I’m not sure I’ve ever had so much fun in four days!
Archive
here’s one I made earlier :: furniture design course – day 4
This week has been incredible – I’ve been on a high all week. I’m not sure I’ve ever had so much fun in four days!