DIY.org

DIY.org is a U.S.-based website and app[2][3] on which members younger than 18 can upload, share and view pictures and videos of projects they make.[4] DIY is an acronym for do it yourself.

DIY.org
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
,
United States
Founder(s)Zach Klein
Isaiah Saxon
Daren Rabinovitch
Andrew Sliwinski[1]
URLdiy.org
LaunchedMay 2012

History

DIY was founded by Vimeo co-founder Zach Klein, Isaiah Saxon, Andrew Sliwinski, and Daren Rabinovitch in May 2012.[5][6] Local clubs based on the DIY model have since sprung up in several places.[7][8]

In 2018, DIY was acquired by littleBits[9], and then in 2019, littleBits was acquired by Sphero.[10] In 2020, Zach Klein announced he re-acquired the company.[11]

Description

DIY members complete projects to solve particular challenges designed by the company to teach skills.[12] Members earn patches, which are sent to them in the mail, for successfully completing a specified number of challenges for each skill.[13] There are 120 skills offered[14] including Architect, Backyard Farmer, Hardware Hacker, Special Effects Wizard, and Zoologist.[15]

As of September, 2013, 100,000 children had registered as members of DIY.org. The average age was 12.[16] As of October, 2016, over 400,000 kids have registered.

The animation studio Encyclopedia Pictura is creating an animated series based on the DIY world.[17]

References
  1. Nick Bilton, "Disruptions: A Beacon to Silicon Valley, From a Start-Up for Children," New York Times, May 20, 2012.
  2. "Inspire Your Kids To Make & Create With DIY.org". By Jennifer Allen 148 Apps. August 29th, 2012
  3. "DIY.org: A Community of Kids Who Make". Dadnabbit.
  4. "DIY.org Turns Kids into Makers". Life Hackers. By Kattie Lam
  5. Drew Olanoff. "DIY launches a community for creative kids who make things". The Next Web.
  6. "Vimeo Co-founder Starts DIY.org, An Online, Social Scrapbook For Kids". Fast Company.
  7. "Get Skills. Be Awesome. Bring DIY.org to Your Students.". Getting Smart.
  8. "With Growth Of 'Hacker Scouting,' More Kids Learn To Tinker". December 23, 2012 NPR.
  9. "LittleBits acquires kids educational community DIY Co". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  10. "Sphero has acquired littleBits". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  11. Klein, Zach (2020-01-10). "I bought @DIY back and I'm exploring how to convert it to a volunteer organization. Would you be interested to help make a place for kids to discover passion, learn skills and have a safe place online to share". @zachklein. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  12. "A Peek inside DIY.org". Mission Local.
  13. Nathan Barry. "Build, Make, Hack, Grow With DIY.org".
  14. "Skills – DIY". DIY. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
  15. "DIY.org, Not Just for Kids!". Biophillic Cities.
  16. Ashlee Vance. "DIY.org: Be Prepared for 21st Century Scouting". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on 2013-09-10.
  17. "The DIY Show | Encyclopedia Pictura". encyclopediapictura.com. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
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