WICHITA, KS (March 24, 2026) – The pressure was high as Make48 launched its milestone 10th season at the GoCreate makerspace this week. In a city world-renowned for its aviation history, student inventors were tasked with a mission every traveler can appreciate: reinventing the in-flight experience. Partnering with challenge sponsor Fastenal, the competition required teams to prototype a functional product in just 48 hours. Drawing inspiration from a private tour of the Kansas Aviation Museum...

The countdown is officially on. Tomorrow, the energy at Wichita State University is going to shift as we kick off the first competition of Make48 Season 10. We’re back at GoCreate , a premier creative community makerspace at Wichita State University. It provides the perfect backdrop for the energizing problem-solving our viewers have come to love. While the spirit of the competition remains the same, we are shaking things up this year with a major twist to the format. The 24-Hour Advantage...

In the world of toy design, few names carry as much weight as Design Edge. For over 30 years, the firm has been the secret engine behind the world’s most iconic playthings, partnering with giants like Mattel, Hasbro, and Spin Master. Leading the charge is Matt Nuccio, a man who literally grew up in the industry. “My parents started Design Edge when I was 14, in our family garage on Long Island,” Matt recalls. “I’ve been there pretty much since.” While the company has long since moved out of...