Unpaid Fun
I try to have side projects that allow me to explore my interests outside of what I do on a regular basis. I’ve found no better way to learn new things than to pick up a side project by myself or with some friends.
I just got involved with my favorite nonprofit of all time: Spark. Their mission is to connect people in industry with middle school students who are interested in a particular career. I’ve been working with the coolest dude in town, Jamal Morris, to build a website that uses videos to teach other others how to do tricks on skateboards.
One of my officemates and I were accepted to host an interactive event at Maker Faire this year called Crowd-powered Bridge Design. The event is targeted primarily at kids but will be open for anyone who is interested in participating. We’re going to be merging the joy of bridge building with the newfangled idea of crowdsourcing in a never-before-seen exhibit of creativity and talent.