CareLab | Fixing Parsons: Material Exchange x Repair Cafe - CareLab

White board that reads material exchange with students working on a body mannequin and sitting around a table.

Fixing Parsons: Material Exchange x Repair Cafe

Project Description

A student-led “swap and repair” event promoting a circular economy. Participants exchange materials, repair broken items, and build skills without financial cost. Workshop

For more info: https://www.repaircafe.org/en/cafe/fixing-parsons-repair-cafe-manhattan-ny/

Fixing Parsons at the Carelab, Visibilize-ing Care Festival

Fixing Parsons at the Carelab, Visibilize-ing Care Festival

People

Saina Udayagiri
Parsons: School of Constructed Environments, Material Exchange

Timothy Furstnau
Part Time Lecturer, Integrated Design

Themes

Care and the environment, Care and Labor, Care and community, Care and design, Care and Ethics

Other Resources

Fixing Parsons: Material Exchange x Repair Cafe Website

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