Makeshift Magazine Launch Celebrates Innovative Design in Unlikely Places

<a href="http://mkshft.org/">Makeshift: A Journal of Hidden Creativity</a> celebrates its first edition with stories and photography based on the theme "re-culture." The quarterly magazine and multimedia website were developed by <a href="https://researcher.ibm.com/researcher/view.php?person=us-danields">Steve Daniels</a>, <a href="http://esteyonage.blogspot.com/">Myles Estey</a> and <a href="http://www.nitibhan.com/">Niti Bhan</a> who were inspired by the informal creativity they witnessed happening on a global scale. The official launch took place on September 30 at <a href="http://www.abetterworldbydesign.com/">A Better World by Design</a> conference, an annual event founded by Daniels.

Each issue features in-depth articles and photography focused on a specific branch of informal creativity.

The E-Charkha was developed by R.S. Hiremath. Unlike the traditional Charkha, it not only produces yarn but also provides a light for use. A battery is charged when the Charkha is being used which can store and supply power to light up a small LED based light. The battery also provides enough electricity to power a small transistor radio for entertainment and information purposes.

The Tip Tap was developed as a response to diarrhea due to water contamination occurring at the point of use. It is a pedal-operated hand washing device made from a salvaged jerry can, chords from old car tires and a bamboo frame.

Cyrus Kabiru is best known for his series of sunglasses constructed from found objects such as spoons, bottle tops and bones. He hopes to inspire others to care for the environment and be proud of their heritage.

Abel Carranzas homemade backpack speakers are carted around on diablos. The carts are made of stereo parts, cables and power regulating units and deliver the sounds of cumbia and salsa where ever they go.

From the New York-based Holstee team come a fantastic favorite: The Recycled Wallet.