NWA Democrat-Gazette/CHARLIE KAIJO Philipp Richter of Bentonville creates saw ponies to support a bench he is building during the first Northwest Arkansas Startup Weekend event, Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Harris French & Associates Design Lab in Bentonville.

He said he enjoys primitive and frontier living, learning how people made do with what they had had, inventing their way out of hard times. He's building a bench from scratch using tools he's created and recycled. more »

NWA Democrat-Gazette/CHARLIE KAIJO Philipp Richter of Bentonville creates saw ponies to support a bench he is building during the first Northwest Arkansas Startup Weekend event, Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Harris French & Associates Design Lab in Bentonville.

He said he enjoys primitive and frontier living, learning how people made do with what they had had, inventing their way out of hard times. He's building a bench from scratch using tools he's created and recycled.

Makers and entrepreneurs gathered in Bentonville for the first Northwest Arkansas Startup Weekend: Maker Edition. The 54-hour event was held at Harrison French and Associates Design Lab, a creative space that provides access to tools where ideators can rapidly prototype, fabricate, and bring ideas to life. Mentors from the community will be present throughout Saturday and Sunday to help competitors refine business models, architect their products, and to share general insights and experience.
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