Forged by Bob: Where Ideas Take Shape
Notes from the workshop and the web. I share what I’m building, what I’m learning, and what I’d do differently next time.
“CODING IS MAKING!” Adam Savage, Every Tool's A Hammer - Life Is What You Make It
I. Core Definition and Nature of Making Adam Savage posits that “Making… is simply a new name for one of the oldest human endeavors: creation.” This fundamental concept extends beyond traditional crafts, encompassing even digital activities, as he declares, “CODING IS MAKING!” Making is presented as a deeply human activity that “empowered young people, underprivileged communities, and the simply curious to learn, and teach, and share how to make things again.” ...
Welcome
When you hear the word “forged,” what comes to mind? For me, two images stand out. The first is a fake document, painstakingly created to fool someone. The second is far more inspiring: the clang of a hammer, the glow of a furnace, and the creation of something solid and lasting. That second image is what inspired the name of this website, Forged by Bob. It reflects my journey of making—whether that’s through hobbies, my job, or this blog. ...