1. State of the art, project management and documentation

Presentation

My name is María José Rivas, and I am very interested in becoming part of Fabricademy because I find the intersection of technology, biology, and design fascinating. I am passionate about exploring how innovative materials and techniques can be integrated into sustainable solutions that positively impact our society and the environment. I believe that Fabricademy is the ideal space to develop my knowledge and skills and to collaborate with a global network of experts and creatives who share the vision of a more sustainable future. I am excited about the opportunity to immerse myself in this ecosystem of learning and innovation and to contribute my creativity and commitment to developing meaningful and transformative projects.

how to document?

Documentation is a fundamental aspect of Fabricademy because it serves as a bridge between individual creativity and collective knowledge. In such an innovative and interdisciplinary program, thorough documentation allows students to capture every step of their learning journey—from ideas and experiments to successful outcomes and challenges encountered along the way. This record not only enables students to reflect on their growth but also transforms each project into a valuable resource that future participants, collaborators, and the wider community can learn from and build upon.

Furthermore, detailed documentation promotes a culture of transparency and accessibility in open-source environments. By sharing insights, methods, and results, Fabricademy participants contribute to a global knowledge base that pushes the boundaries of sustainable design, biofabrication, and digital fabrication. In essence, documenting work is not only a way to track personal progress but also a powerful tool for driving innovation and inspiring others within and beyond the Fabricademy network.

Documentation**

For the documentation I followed the steps they gave us on the page.

* Gitlab documentation - Gitlab -

Access to GitLab is provided through the Fablabs.io :

• Find my name

• To be able to edit it is necessary to "sign in" and only that option is selected. If the "edit" button does not appear green, it is because you have not logged in correctly.

• Customize the page I made some changes like the color change, and added some information

• Changes You can see that a change was made to the git page because a "source control" notification is triggered

To see the changes updated, it is necessary to press the "commit and push" button that allows information to be packaged and updated in the system

You can see the updated changes on the page, For that you need to update the git page. Finally you can see the changes, it is better to do it from an "unknown" page

Conclusion

Using GitLab offers a powerful, integrated platform for version control. The tutorials offered were very useful, they are very well detailed, clear and easy to follow. I know that it is of great importance to do the documentation.

References & Inspiration

I reviewed some pages of students from past generations and I liked these:

• Two images side-by-side

* Gudrita Lape - Gudrita Lape -

* Pauline Gamore - Pauline Gamore -

* Clara Acioli - [Clara Acioli -](https://class.textile-academy.org/2023/clara-acioli/  )