Glifo is on kickstarter!

We are raising funding to develop an online configurator that will enable anyone to personalise their own Glifo, tailored to their specific needs and taste.
The slightest sketch of a pencil may just mean the world. Help us make it happen! Support the campaign

News and events

17 November 2020

Careables Moving Exhibition...

10 December 2020

Maker Faire Rome- The Europ...

29 May 2021

Maker Fair Vienna , 29 ...

01 July 2021

Design4Health Conference- C...

27 July 2021

FAB 16 – Fabricating the ...

An open and inclusive approach to healthcare

This is the platform where care receivers, healthcare professionals and makers join forces to co-create Careables: tailor made solutions designed to better suit patients’ needs.

Careables are tailor made open solution co-designed and replicable

Careables are accessible, adjustable and shareable solutions designed thanks to digital technologies, such as 3D printers and laser cutters, for permanent or temporary disabilities.

COVID-19
Together we care!

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak we are doing our part, because we believe healthcare concerns all. Therefore it requires the contribution of all humans as a collectivity. Since the last week we have been collecting useful solutions, stories, and information to help you navigate and orient yourselves.

Let’s stay all safe, healthy digitally distributed!

Careables for COVID-19

A collection of careables solutions designed in support of the various challenges that we face in the time of COVID-19.

Resources for COVID-19

Discover how makers, specialists, designers, public & private institutions, artists and many more are contributing with different resources to deal with the spread of the virus and the quarantine period.

CAREABLES FOR COVID19

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CAREABLES WE CO-DESIGNED

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CAREABLES FOR FUN & LEISURE

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Start making Careables!
Our tools for your know-how.

We develop and collect tools to learn more about the principles and practices to create and share careables. Find resources to assist you depending on your skills, need or professional background.

Explore tools relevant for you

I HAVE

a healthcare need

Why do I need design?
Is a careable a medical device? Are others using careables and how can it be right for me?

I AM A

healthcare professional

What skills are required?
Who makes careables?
How can a careable help my work?

I LIKE

tinkering

What type of documentation is available?
Are there any healthcare specific design guidelines?
Can I share a project?

Let’s do something together!

Behind Careables.org there is a wide range of partners with different backgrounds and know-how.

We are makers, designers, healthcare professionals, anthropologists from all over the world. Our ambition is to help you assess the right method and approach to solve your needs.