Building Makelab: From Design Student to Creative Manufacturing

A look at the Makelab journey – building a creative business from the ground up, scaling across industries, and navigating the challenges and realities of local manufacturing. We’ll cover lessons learned, managing growth, and what it takes to turn a passion for design into a thriving company.

Christina Perla, Co-founder and CEO of Makelab, is a Pratt-trained industrial designer with a background in product design, including work at Converse. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).