area-ppe — The Emergency Design Collective

PPE

How might we create a resource for people looking to make home-made masks?

How might we design, produce, and distribute reusable face shields to local hospitals address the critical shortage of face shields?

How might we create masks that reflect our indivuality and personal style?

How might we leverage local volunteers to help sew isolation gowns for community hospitals?

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Apr 1, 2020

Apr 1, 2020

How can we help makers address the critical shortage of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?

Apr 1, 2020

Mar 29, 2020

Mar 29, 2020

A guide for makers and fabricators. This guide contains three different designs which have all been vetted and tested by doctors.

Mar 29, 2020

Mar 29, 2020

When we wear masks we are protecting each other. Here are some simple ways to make masks with things already in our homes.

Mar 29, 2020

Here are some other resources from around the web that relate to this area of need.