EXPERIMENTS

Everyday problems. Learning as-we-go.
At-hand resources. Limited budget*.

*often Zero

Zero experience.
Budget fence

Problem

Fence blows over in wind.

Slatted venetian fence panels allow wind to flow through, but are very expensive

Solution

Sketched out and budgeted all the timber for a DIY project in Figma.

Same effect for 20% of the cost.

Anti-Anxiety Dog Crate

Problem

Anxious rescue dog jumps out of crate when startled.

Solution

Create a ‘safe space’ for him to duck down and feel less exposed, so that we can both cycle around enjoyably

Nike crocs

Problem

We don’t wear shoes in our house.

I make 20+ trips between house and garage/shed = wasted time putting on shoes.

Solution

Cut the back off a pair of old gardening shoes so that I can slip them on easily.

They live by the back door.

Nike has released a similar version in 2024