Inspiring Ideas
These ideas guide and inspire the Play Pattern approach to creating enriching STEAM programs, clubs, and activities.
WHY DO WE PLAY?
The concept of play may vary from culture to culture, but the purpose play is universal. We play to learn, to compete, to design.
GROWING NEW MATERIALS
Here is an approach to creating a sustainable alternative. We need to teach our next generations how to change industrial manufacturing,
MAKING: THE INNOVATIONS WE ARE ALL MISSING
We need everyone's participation and creativity to invent our future.
EDUCATION
Watch Ruha Benjamin critique technology and access. Her books and policy changing work continues to to create space for women and people of color in the STEM fields.
ART: 3D PRINTED FASHION
The XYZ shoe featured above is created with new technology. Earl Stewart takes 3D images of consumers feet.