03 diary

DIARY¶

13/1/2026

** Fabricademy Global session **

Introduction of Phase 2 of the program. Breakout room with my mentor: I shared my final project and received feedback from Cecilia on use of sisal fibre. These were the feedback: 1. Work with craftsmen to help in weaving 2. Explore on 3-D and 2-D modelling 2. Generate a library of colors (swatches) 3.

14/1/2026

Local session with Annastacia and Rico I need to; Come up with daily diary of activities google map of partners and stakeholders Be more specific with each activity to be added in the gantt chart The weaving pattern should address friction and strength

15/1/2026

I visited Olex Techno Enterprise for collaboration purposes on rope making machine and sisal pretreatment methods used. The report can be accessed [here]{\mary-nyamanya\docs\development\04-material research.md}

16/1/2026

I visited Dunga weavers with sisal fibre sample. Our conversation was on weaving pattern that they can create using sisal and papyrus reed.

17/1/26

This is the 2nd visit to Dunga weavers to learn and work together in weaving of seat belt samples. The report can be accessed on Material research section

18/1/26

I will be doing a follow-up with necessary adjustments for the weaved belt.

19/1/26

Purchase of dyes and treatment chemicals

20/1/26

Visit to KIRDI for Fish leather tannin

Discussed the various processes involved in fish leather tanning
Discussed the process and requirements I need to get the training started
Sceduled a date to officially start my training

21/1/26

Research on Persimmon fruit availability in Kenya - It is majorly grown in Murang'a

Visited the weavers for new weaving method

Shared the two patterns that were proposed
Informed them we were going to weave directly on the seat frame once it has been cut.

22/1/26

Made a couple of calls to get persimmon farmers
Contacted Murang'a Fruit seedlings for persimmon fruit purchase(Hachiya variety)
Purchased 4 seedlings to start, waiting for shipping to Kisumu.