FAQs

The Think Make experience is intended for anyone who seeks to create a product fully designed and made by you. The product can be a prototype for starting a business, a gift for someone, or a custom statement piece for your home.

Nope! The experience is all about learning and we will guide you through the entire process. If you've ever been curious about what it takes to become a product designer, this is a great place to start!

No software is needed for you to complete your design. All you'll need is pen, paper and a tape measure/ruler.

You'll learn the basics of the design process and rapid prototyping which include: concept ideation, drafting, design iteration, 2D fabricating and sourcing parts.

Think Make Studio is a 2D fabrication workshop. Meaning parts are cutout or engraved on a two-dimensional plane. Then the parts are assembled to create a three dimensional form. You can lean more about 2D fabrication from our Fabrication Guide.

At Think Make we mostly use wood and acrylic because we find these materials to be the easiest to work with and yield great results. In the near future, we plan on adding recycled plastics to our stock list.

With your participation and guidance we make ever effort to set your design up for success. However, we fully understand that design is a very iterative process. If you want to take another pass at your creation, you can retake the session at a 10% discounted rate.

Offer does not apply to promotions, other sessions or services.

Live sessions are what make the Think Make experience so great. This is your opportunity to connect with others to share your inspiration, work in progress and ask questions. Great designs don't come from silos. The connections you'll make and feedback you'll receive will prove invaluable. View sessions calendar.

Sessions can be completed asynchronously or self-guided. However we do encourage attending the live sessions as you will gain more from the experience. We may request one live meeting with our staff to ensure we understand your design and that it is ready for production. This meeting can be scheduled for a time that suites you.

According to the old saying, the effort you invest will determine your outcome. We recommend dedicating 3 to 5 hours per week to your session.