INTERFORM MAKE

As part of our purpose we envision a self-sustained, design-led, state-of-the-art fashion industry here in Northwest Arkansas. Among the pillars of our organization, professional development has played an integral part in achieving the sustainable business we envision. In leveraging the talent nurtured across our programs we are able to supplement the manufacturing labor shortage in the region. We see this as a first step to establishing a true sewn-goods production sector in our community. By incubating design talent alongside the education and training of small batch and cooperative production talent, we have activated the local workforce and enabled regional brands and designers to create an ecosystem that is both creatively expansive and financially self-sustaining.

EMERGE
APPRENTICESHIP
SMALL BATCH PRODUCTION
HIGHER LEVEL PRODUCTION
INTERFORM MAKE

EMERGE

The program engages varius experienced Designer in Residence, and a select amount of local designers. Our ultimate goal is to support the growth of the existing local talent, foster greater levels of creative production, and contribute industry knowledge to the community.

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APPRENTICESHIP

Technical Career Path - a program that introduces participants to the professional workforce while still being trained on manufacturing industry standards. Participants are paid above minimum wage while developing their industry level skills. After the six month long apprenticeship, a participant now has a trajectory to enter the competitive workforce.

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SMALL BATCH PRODUCTION

Now, more than ever, we see the need and urgency to set ourselves up to produce locally. By focusing on local production of small batches of high fashion, high quality garments we build and sustain a local industry that has been off-shored for too long. The challenges ahead will require dedication, deft marketing that listens to our audience and demonstrates the value of the brands we launch, cutting-edge production and manufacturing technology, innovation, and commitment to the community of creatives that make this all possible. We vouch to move away from the word factory and rather call ourselves artists and manufacturers in apparel, after all we create pieces of art

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HIGHER LEVEL PRODUCTION

This programming focuses on the execution and production of designer projects. The production sector of MAKE houses the capacity and resources for larger production and manufacturing movements. From low MOQ’s to timely execution of orders, and quality work, MAKE production is equipped to meet apparel needs..

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