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Make48

The series launches with an introduction to Make48 and the real life challenges of taking a product from napkin design to store shelf. Teams are given the product challenge. With the whistle blow the 48 hour inventor competition begins.

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  • Wednesday Sep 16, 6:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Create
  • Wednesday Sep 23, 6:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Create
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Time for a Wrap Up!
26:46
We wrap up this season and discuss next steps!
Time to Hear From the Professionals
26:45
The winning product is developed by industry professional.
Time for a Winner!
26:45
The Make48 Winner is announced!
Time to Put Down Your Tools!
26:46
Teams pitch their ideas to a panel of experts!
Time is Running Out!
26:46
The teams shift their focus their presentations.
Time to Get Working!
26:46
The teams take what they learned in the focus group and get to work!
Time to Get Some Feedback
26:46
The teams pitch their ideas to a focus group of kids and parents!
Time for Supplies!
26:46
The teams head out to buy supplies, and then the building begins!
Time For An Idea
26:45
The whistle has blown and the teams are on the clock!
Time To Meet The Teams
26:45
The top two teams from four separate competitions meet up for the Make48 Nationals!
FOLLOW OUR WINNING TEAM ON INDUSTRY FIELD TRIP!, PT. 2
26:46
Our journey takes the team through the rigors of product design and prototyping.
FOLLOW OUR WINNING TEAM ON INDUSTRY FIELD TRIP!, PT. 1
27:15
Our journey takes the team through the rigors of product design and prototyping.
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