Maker Stories: Jordan Reed – Where Art Meets Engineering
In the creative and innovative ecosystem of FABLab Bangkok, Jordan Reed. A creative designer with an integration of art and engineering, Jordan transforms ideas into tangible inventions—often creative, innovative, and occasionally bordering on the fantastical.
What inspired you to work on your project? What problem were you trying to solve?
He enjoys imagining all sorts of things that blend art and engineering. mechanical devices, usually with no apparent utility. He could spend hours just thinking of things. It’s fun for him. Eventually, he wanted to actually produce some of the things he had imagined. The problem wasn’t technical, it was about giving his imagination into physical things.
What was your solution?
” Simple: find a facility with the right tools, materials, and people. then work hard to make it real. That’s where FABLab came in, it’s the bridge from idea to execution.”
How did the FABLab team help you along the way?
FABLab was instrumental to my progress. It provided the space, equipment, and just as importantly occasional advice from other engineers and designers in the lab. There’s something special about working in a space where knowledge flows freely between disciplines.
What’s your favorite thing about being a FabLab Bangkok member?
24-hour access. Clean, spacious work areas. A buzzing atmosphere full of fascinating projects. Being around other focused, passionate people really boosts your own drive to get things done. It’s a quiet, contagious kind of motivation.
Any improvements you’d love to see at FabLab?
Definitely a desktop CNC machine. That would be a game-changer—imagine being able to do same-day PCB fabrication, aluminum parts on demand, and teaching CNC basics to new makers. It’s a tool with huge impact potential.
Are there any materials you’d like to have available at FabLab in the future?
A wider range of basic electronic components would be fantastic—wires, resistors, shrink wrap, that kind of thing. Also, more sheet plastics, rods, and tubes for mechanical projects. Small parts can make a big difference.
A Final Thought from Jordan
Jordan’s story reminds us that innovation doesn’t always start with a defined need. It can be born from the joy of creating. In his hands, imagination becomes a mechanism, and ideas turn into fascinating objects that challenge the boundary between art and function.
Whether you’re a tinkerer, engineer, or innovator, Jordan’s journey at FABLab Bangkok proves one thing: with the right tools, community, and space—anything imagined can be made real.
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