The “Maker Movement” is undeniably having a moment. After spending time in the studios of two Renegade pros (Richard Upchurch of Brandnewnoise and Martha Moore Porter of Buried Diamond), we wanted to dive deeper. So we invited some key players to Flavorpill HQ to talk about challenges facing maker communities, advice for designers, knitters, and crafters in the 21st century, and just what life’s like at the intersection of the physical and digital. Check the video below for insights from Krystal Persaud, Design Lead at DIY circuit-makers littleBits; Natalia Krasnodebska, Community Manager at 3-D printing pros Shapeways; John Fiorelli, founder of Cut&Paste; Lindsey Ibarra, Style+Trend watcher at Kollabora; and The Zen of Making‘s own Haley Pierson-Cox.