KOLLABORA (uniting
makers, crafters, and
DIY enthusiasts)
LEARNING
ORIENTED
Materials and resources
Equipment & tools needed /
recommended
Development of techniques &
practical skills
Professional opportunities
Sharing & refining patterns
Users of differing skills levels
to scaffold, challenge and
inspire
Projects organised into 'Beginner',
'Intermediate' and 'Advanced'
OPENLY
NETWORKED
Website
Blogs
Pattern sharing
Project ideas
Arranged into 'collections'
New skills
Twitter
Hashtags
#kollabora
Hundreds of related hashtags depending
on the craft/DIY/sewing design
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
• Making social connections
• Engaging in 'makers' discussions
• Photos of completed projects
• Further tips and hints
• Encouragement and feedback
from peers • Accessible for all
people • Frequently updated
Pinterest
PRODUCTION
CENTRED
Images and videos of
completed patterns
and work
Tutorials and
demonstrations
Access to production based knowledge
Creation ideas
DIY skills
Patterns
Circulation and
visibility
All participants can
share
PEER SUPPORTED
Online community of sharing
Collaboration between users
Feedback from peers
Social support (23k users)
Frequent and varied contributions
SHARED PURPOSE
Creation of new objects
Pleasure and enjoyment
Learn and improve
techniques & skills
Global connections
INTEREST
DRIVEN
Passion for sewing and
craft making
Interest in developing DIY
skills
Challenges to extend skills sets
Allows you to save your
favourite patterns / designs
Allows you to follow specific people ("My
Friends" list)