How Pittsburgh glass artist Gillian Preston is making the most of coronavirus downtime
Preston sees this forced downtime as an opportunity to learn news skills while dreaming up new designs.
23 Apr 2020
Protohaven designed a face shield that can be laser cut in one minute for less than $1
The design, free for anyone to download, is compatible with 3D-printed face shields that hospitals around the world are using.
02 Apr 2020
Check out ORIGINS, the program that supports Pittsburgh’s makers of color. (They’re all online!)
It started as a realization that there is a lack of visibility, a lack of resources and a lack of community among creatives of color in Pittsburgh.
24 Mar 2020
How to get locally made goods into developments? This takes it to the next level
A series of workshops and events is encouraging collaboration between real estate developers and local makers.
20 Feb 2020
How 3 real estate developments are showcasing (and promoting) Pittsburgh makers
Each of these apartment and condo complexes is made more beautiful and distinctive by these items while providing a great public showcase for local talent.
03 Feb 2020
Pittsburgh’s Moop is expanding to Seattle, but keeping the thriving business based right here
This expansion is "full of risk," says Wendy Downs, and "full of excitement, too."
09 Dec 2019
Brush & Pounce creates hand-painted signs with a vintage vibe for modern Pittsburgh businesses
His work on storefront windows, facades, menu boards and much more can give new businesses a vintage aesthetic.
06 Nov 2019
Make + Matter one year in. Making sustainable fashion matter in Pittsburgh and beyond.
Co-owner Rebekah Joy chatted with NEXTpittsburgh about the lessons of the past year and the future of this socially conscious store.
21 Oct 2019
Catapult incubator launches second cohort of women- and minority-led businesses
“I'm really excited about continuing to increase intentional opportunities for minority businesses to learn, grow and expand in Pittsburgh.”
23 Sep 2019
Creation Labs maker space opens in South Hills Village
“This is an emerging mega-trend that is eventually going to be on every street corner, like a Starbucks.”
03 Sep 2019