The Maker Files Blog

Our blog for brands looking to create authentic connections with makers & DIYers

Makers 1-on-1: Cody Stanley and Ryan Dyke - Rubber City Cosplay

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Cody Stanley and Ryan Dyke — co-founders of Rubber City Cosplay, a club for pop-culture cosplay enthusiasts. If your brand sells to cosplay makers, this 1-on-1 interview with Cody and Ryan will give you some important insights into connecting with makers like them.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Sep 12, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Craig - Lifetime Carpenter

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Craig, a woodworker, woodturner, and home carpenter with many years of experience in the industry. If your brand sells to woodworkers and carpenters, this 1-on-1 interview with Craig will give you important insights into connecting with makers like him.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Sep 5, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Susan Hazel Rich - Hazelmade

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Susan Hazel Rich, the illustrator behind Hazelmade, a home goods brand featuring her sketches and designs. If your brand markets to illustrators or visual artists, this 1-on-1 interview with Susan will give you some important insights to help you connect with makers like her.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Aug 29, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Linda Lackey - Linda's Other Life Sewn Goods

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Linda Lackey — a home sewing and embroidery designer from Cleveland, OH and owner of Linda’s Other Life etsy shop. If your brand sells to sewists and embroiderers, this 1-on-1 interview with Linda will give you important insights into connecting with makers like her.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Aug 22, 2018

Makers 1-on-1: Robert and Sara Hernandez - Aqueduct Brewing

This week's Makers 1-on-1 interview features Robert and Sara Hernandez, founders of Aqueduct Brewing in Akron, OH. If your brand sells to craft brewers or food artisans, this 1-on-1 interview with Robert and Sara will give you some important insights to help you build connections with makers like them.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Aug 15, 2018