The Maker Movement Manifesto: Rules for Innovation in the New World of Crafters, Hackers, and Tinkerers
by Mark Hatch · 2013
In a nutshell
Mark Hatch's exploration of the maker movement and how it's transforming manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Overview
The Maker Movement Manifesto explores how the democratization of manufacturing tools is enabling a new generation of entrepreneurs.
The Maker Movement Principles
- Make
- Share
- Give
- Learn
- Tool up
- Play
- Participate
- Support
- Change
Impact on Startups
- Lower barriers to prototyping
- Faster product development
- Access to manufacturing
- Community-driven innovation
Available for approximately $18-28.
Reference
The Maker Movement Manifesto: Rules for Innovation in the New World of Crafters, Hackers, and Tinkerers — publisher / official page. Summary adapted from the Awesome Startup Books collection.
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