<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Making Objects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industrial design, architecture, materials, manufacturing machines, robots, and any other physical objects]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/category/11</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:22:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://forum.objects.foundation/category/11.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:15:59 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Robotics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megathread covering physical robotics across manufacturing arms, humanoids, and other machines to assist with object design and engineering
]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/22/robotics</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/22/robotics</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[montez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:15:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[South American Object Makers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megathread covering South American object makers covering architecture, industrial design, and product design.
Format should follow
Name
Credentials:
From:
Based:
Discipline:
Website:
Instagram:
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Other Links:
At least 1 image
]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/21/south-american-object-makers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/21/south-american-object-makers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[montez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:53:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scandinavian Object Makers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesper Kouthoofd
Credentials: Studied graphic design (institution unspecified)
From: Gothenburg, Sweden
Based: Stockholm, Sweden
Discipline: Industrial Design, Hardware
teenage engineering: https://teenage.engineering
acne: https://www.acnestudios.com
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kouthoofd70/
OP–XY
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CM–15
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OB–4
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]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/20/scandinavian-object-makers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/20/scandinavian-object-makers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[montez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:56:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese Object Makers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toshiya Hayashi
Credentials: Hitotsubashi University
From: Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Based: Tokyo, Japan
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture
we+: https://weplus.jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toshiya__hayashi/
Unseen Objects / Overflow
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In-Between Matter
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]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/19/japanese-object-makers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/19/japanese-object-makers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[montez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:17:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian Object Makers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paolo Rizzatto
Credentials: Laurea in Architecture, Politecnico di Milano (1965)
From: Milan, Italy
Based: Milan, Italy
Discipline: Lighting, Industrial Design
Website: https://paolorizzatto.it
Luceplan: https://www.luceplan.com
Titania
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Lola
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]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/17/italian-object-makers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/17/italian-object-makers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[montez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:30:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Object Makers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Jang
Credentials: Pratt Institute; Carnegie Mellon University
From: New York State
Based: Brooklyn, NY
Discipline: Industrial Design, Furniture
Website: https://sarahjang.me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjang_studio/
Youri
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Myre Chair
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Minhwa Chair
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]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/16/american-object-makers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/16/american-object-makers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[montez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:30:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germane Barnes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germane Barnes is an American architect and director of Studio Barnes by way of the West Side of Chicago, IL and based in Miami, FL.
Studio Barnes has been featured in international venues and publications most notably, The Art Institute of Chicago, Venice Biennale, The Museum of Modern Art NY, SF MoMA, MAS Context, The Graham Foundation, The New York Times, DesignMIAMI/ Art Basel, Metropolis Magazine, Domus, LACMA, Denver Art Museum and The National Museum of African American History where he was identified as one of the future designers on the rise.
Website: germanebarnes.com
Instagram: @germane.barnes
University profile: University of Miami
Vimeo search: Germane Barnes lectures
YouTube search: Germane Barnes videos
Joy Riding in Columbus, IL USA
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Griot in Venice, Italy
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A Spectrum of Blackness in Chicago, IL USA
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]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/15/germane-barnes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/15/germane-barnes</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[montez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:14:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Demand Fabrication Companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protolabs
Protolabs is a digital manufacturing service for custom prototypes and low-volume production parts.
Formats: STEP, IGES, SolidWorks (.sldprt), STL (3D printing)
Materials: Metals, plastics, elastomers, liquid silicone rubber
Processes: CNC machining (milling, turning), injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing (SLA, SLS, MJF, DMLS, PolyJet, HPS)
Lead time: As fast as 1 day
Website: https://www.protolabs.com/
]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/14/on-demand-fabrication-companies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/14/on-demand-fabrication-companies</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[montez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:40:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Hardware Companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Era
Website: era.world
Founders: Liz Durman, Alex Ollman, and Megan Gole
AI gadget platform. Started with a AI enabled gadget dev kit for designers allowing them to add intelligence to everyday objects. Called it Primavera: https://primavera.era.world/
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]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/12/ai-hardware-companies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/12/ai-hardware-companies</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[montez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:42:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karim Rashid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karim Rashid is an Egyptian-Canadian industrial designer, born in Cairo in 1960, raised in Canada, and based in New York since 1993. He is one of the most prolific designers of his generation, with over 4,000 designs in production, from the Garbo waste can for Umbra and the bobble water bottle to furniture, lighting, and hotel interiors. His work is in the permanent collections of MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and SFMOMA.
Website: karimrashid.com
Instagram: @karim_rashid_official
X/Twitter: @karim_design
Facebook: karimrashiddesign
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]]></description><link>https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/6/karim-rashid</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.objects.foundation/topic/6/karim-rashid</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[montez]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:04:28 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>