Open Design takes the cliche phrase, "Sharing is caring," out of the kindergarten classroom and gives it real world application. More than just 3D printers, this segment of design can cover everything from the quirky DIY wearable projects found on Pinterest, to the highly technical and socially impactful design that received the Student Winner title this year. At its core is the spirit of inclusion; the notion that just about anyone, almost anywhere, can replicate these designs. We asked for "projects created by the end-user that are meant to be shared for others to create," and the Open Design community responded with enthusiasm, much to the delight of our Open Design Jury.
Jennifer Turliuk, Co-President of MakerKids, led the Open Design jury team as Captain and led the charge of exploring the colorful variety of entries we received this year. She was joined by Mark Argo, Creative Technologist & Founder of Aesthetec Studio, Inc., and Mark Hatch, Chief Executive Officer of TechShop. The team was impressed by the entries overall and noticed an added layer of inclusion in a few of the noted entries—not only were the designs inclusive, but the resulting projects/products were often meant to be enjoyed or appreciated among other people.
Without further ado, say hello to the Winners, Runners-Up and Notables for the 2015 Core77 Design Awards in the Open Design category.
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