Makedo
Cardboard Construction System for Makedo
Makedo is a simple to use, open-ended system of tools for creative cardboard construction. The Makedo system comprises seven purpose-designed elements to enable children as young as four to safely cut, fold and connect cardboard with ease and independence. Makedo parts are sold in varying quantities from individual tools through to classroom kits. Creations made with Makedo can be any size depending on the cardboard supply and capability of the maker/s. From one person holding a small creation in their hand up to hundreds of people collaborating to build a football field sized maze.
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Unique Properties
Makedo is a simple to use, open-ended system of tools for creative cardboard construction. Makedo enables children to see value in everyday cardboard and to independently repurpose it into imaginative, playful and useful creations, all the while fostering the critical thinking skills of tomorrow’s problem solvers. Makedo comes to life in collaborative, creative environments such as classrooms, maker-spaces, libraries, museums and homes.
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education, play, stem, steam, cardboard, toy, imagination, diy
Production Technology
The Makedo system is manufactured primarily by injection moulding. SCRUs: PP. Tools: ABS. Blades: PA66 or SS#420. As our primary market is in education, we were highly cognisant of ensuring we maintained our position of affordability for newly introduced parts and kits. Consolidated design and material selection were key to achieving this. In addition, we offer a free library of printable part files which can be 3D printed to enhance, accessorise and hack the making process.
Design Challenge
As an own brand, there is a continual subconscious process of product development. Our ongoing objective is to apply Dieter Rams’ 10 Principles of Good Design. Our primary endeavour with Makedo 3.0 was to consolidate the design language of the Makedo system (four new tools which utilise a single handle design), extend overall capability for older makers 7+ without compromising safety (3+ safe metal blades), and reducing the use of plastics in our packaging (achieved 80/100%, sku dependent).
Project Duration
The project started in March 2017 in Melbourne, and was introduced to trade in January 2019.
Operation Flow
The Makedo system is comprised of seven unique elements. SCRU: connects up to three layers of corrugated cardboard. SCRU XL: connects up to six layers of corrugated cardboard. SCRU-DRIVER: connect cardboard as simply as righty tighty, lefty loosey. SAFE-SAW JNR.: flexible plastic blade to saw cardboard, not fingers. SAFE-SAW: steel blade with no sharp edges to swiftly saw cardboard. FOLD-ROLLER: perforate lines to sculpt cardboard like a pro. MINI-TOOL: for parallel and cooperative making.
Research
Research methodology included; documentation and discussion of our own observations and experience using Makedo, customer feedback, extensive prototyping (over 300 3D-printed/laser-cut models), user testing and multiple factory visits to discuss materials and manufacturing process. Primary insight was a need to extend system capability as older makers were finding the SAFE-SAW too crude for refined projects whilst younger makers were becoming increasingly adept at using Makedo.
Inspiration
Children are endlessly imaginative. Ever eager to make indescribable thingamajigs for play, Paul Justin (PJ) sought to develop an open-ended construction system simple enough to enable his children (and many others) to independently create worlds of their own imagining. PJ's ‘aha moment’ was found in cardboard; a universally available, free and unlimited building block. Combined with the development of intuitive, reusable tools for crafting and connecting cardboard, Makedo was born.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Mark Lobo, 2019 Image #4: Illustrator Bill Hope, 2018
Project Overview
Makedo Cardboard Construction System has been a Golden winner in the Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design award category in the year 2018 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Paul Justin was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2019, a testament to excellence of their work Makedo Cardboard Construction System.
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