● MADE@EU

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE OF CATALONIA (ES)

École National Superieure de Creation Industrielle (FR), Plymouth College of Art (UK)

State of the art

The digital divide hinders the widespread use of digital fabrication knowledge and technologies in the European cultural and creative sectors.

Description of the project

Technologies such as 3D printing and 3D scanning have opened up new innovation opportunities for many creative sectors. Made@EU aimed at removing existing barriers for the use of digital fabrication technologies amongst European creatives. It contributed to the development of a common European framework for connecting artist, designers and other professionals. The project promoted the creation and development of trainings, residency programmes and education materials in the field of design, arts and crafts. Its marketplace for the promotion of European craft and design allowed the development of new audiences for European design. New design and manufacturing methodologies were developed by connecting digital fabrication with local manufacturing through Fab Labs supporting a circular economy model.

Made@EU fostered the education and engagement on new design and manufacturing methodologies connecting digital fabrication with local manufacturing.

Creative Europe’s support

Through european cooperation, the participating top research and education centers set a common framework, an online platforms and educational materials on the field of digital fabrication. This strong international network of leaders in the Fab Lab network joined forces to allow artists, designers and craftspeople to explore and exchange ideas across borders.

Beyond the project

Made@EU evolved to the ongoing Distributed Design platform, a Creative Europe co-funded project that acts as an exchange and networking hub for the European maker movement.

Contact

www.madeat.eu