What we build with.
Explore how technology, electronics, materials, craft and creative practice come together at OBS.
What we explore
OBS is an interdisciplinary makerspace and hackerspace, not simply a technology lab. We explore how electronics and digital tools can connect with fashion, textiles, visual art, design, crafts, traditional making and entrepreneurship. These areas overlap, and our projects grow from the interests and skills of the community.
Fashion Innovation
Design, make and experiment with garments, patterns and new materials. Explore how electronics and wearable technology can add interactive features to fashion.
Textiles
Explore textile design, fabric construction, stitching, surface patterns, material reuse and creative production.
Visual Art
Use illustration, painting, photography, graphics and creative coding to tell stories and develop new forms of visual expression.
Design & Digital Fabrication
Turn ideas into practical solutions using CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, prototyping and product design.
Crafts
Work with local and reclaimed materials, handmade objects, decorative techniques and collaborative craft practices.
Traditional Making
Connect traditional skills, local materials and cultural knowledge with contemporary tools while respecting the makers and heritage behind them.
Sustainable Making & Entrepreneurship
Repair, reuse and reduce waste while developing creative ideas into products, services and sustainable ventures.