Find a point of confusion
Recall one recent moment when you had trouble finding or using an object. Write down what happened and what explanation would have helped.
Start with your own experience; no repair skills are needed.Tools the next person can use
What information gets lost as we find, use and repair tools?
The history of a toolExample template
Ready forthe next person.
01 NameWhat is it?02 LocationWhere can the next person find it?03 ConditionWhat needs checking before use?
01Where do we start?
Where do we start?
What will we change?
Use a stable identifier to connect a physical object with its location and condition.
We study how the original works and the context behind it, then find questions to explore on our own farm.
Read more source materialUsing today’s tools.
Making it clear for the next person.
- Tool records that are easy to read on a phone
- A history of conditions before and after repair, with the next check recorded
- Labels that help the next person find and use a tool
These are planned changes. We will document how they work and the field results after testing.
02Small steps
Small steps
to get started.
For now, these are things you can try at home. We will share on-site dates and support once they are confirmed.
Start here
Explain it to a first-time user
Choose an object at home. Write its name, where it belongs and any conditions for using it.
Start with short sentences; no experience making QR codes is needed.Record its condition before repair
Describe the appearance and symptoms of an object you would like to repair. You do not need to take it apart or test it.
Start by recording its condition. Practical repairs come later, after experience and the person responsible have been confirmed.What we need to check next.
Choose an actual tool, check its condition and design a record for it.
Questions and project briefs prepared · 9 October 2026
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