Make Do is a resourcefulness app that helps users discover what they can build, fix, or create with the materials they already have. Inspired by the historic phrase “make do and mend,” it reframes scarcity as an opportunity for creativity.

Problem

When resources are limited, people often overlook the creative potential of what’s already around them. Survival, repair, and creativity all rely on reimagining materials.

Solution

Make Do allows users to list or photograph available items, then generates practical or imaginative ideas for how to use them. Suggestions range from simple repairs to survivalist improvisations to artistic experiments.

Impact

Individuals gain resilience and creativity, educators can use it to teach resourcefulness, and communities can see how design thinking applies outside traditional studio settings.