Circular making, the makers movement’s role in the circular economy: Enrico Bassi from OpenDot

The transition towards a more circular economy is one of the most ambitious and important objectives at the European level. While some actors – such as policy makers or big companies, might have a clear set of objectives and possible strategies to reach them, the maker’s movement role is not equally explored. This masterclass shows the possible strategies that fablabs, makerspaces, and local groups of innovators can deploy to be a catalyst of positive change. Together we will explore best practices and examples of projects developed in OpenDot during the last five years.

• Digital craftship
• Digital fabrication
• Maker culture
• Alternative economic models
• Circular economy
• Green transition
• Local production
• Prototyping