From bf3d8fddc6161d1bd4f1d45d8b961b6d9b63e4fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steph Piper Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2023 16:28:58 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 45fa76d..0642dc9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -11,6 +11,27 @@ Header font used: [Hansief](https://www.dafont.com/hansief.font) Templates include Adobe Illustrator and PDF files. If you're a subject expert and would like to work with me on a specialist skill tree, let me know! Physical posters available soon on my Etsy Store. +# How to Make Your Own + +My aim with the skill trees is be: +- flexible with goals rather than too specific, everyone's journey is different +- Inspiring to try new things rather than completionist +- Include options for tools that aren't cost / availability restrictive + +With a total of 73 skill tiles, there's a lot of boxes to fill in! To help prompt ideas, I usually include the following: +- What's the first few things you do in this skill? +- What materials might you use at a basic / intermediate / advanced level? +- What tools might you use at a basic / intermediate / advanced level? +- What techniques might you use at a basic / intermediate / advanced level? +- What might go wrong and how would you fix it? +- Where might you visit to learn more / get involved in a community? +- What interskill / interdisciplinary techniques could you try? Eg. Electronics + Textiles = Wearable Tech +- Gifting a friend something made from x skill +- Teaching a class on x skill +- Releasing an online tutorial on x skill + +Any questions, send me an email on steph@makerqueen.com.au + ![3D Printing and Modelling Skill Tree-01](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/7828884/231409186-3eaf85e9-bad5-496f-b8cd-5faec0799b0a.png) ![3D Printing and Modelling Skill Tree Dark-02](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/7828884/231409291-d2ff5a33-b771-4ea5-a398-08c88c700910.png)