Buy Quote by Bre Pettis
“When people have a MakerBot, they have a different mindset from everybody else who grew up as a consumer. Instead of thinking, 'I need to go buy that,' they first think, 'Do I need to go buy that? I could just MakerBot that.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: MakerBot Founder, 2012
Owning a MakerBot shifts mindset from consumer to creator, prompting people to consider making instead of buying.
In simple terms: Having a MakerBot makes you think before buying.
Key Takeaway
Ask before you purchase.
Themes
creativity
DIY
consumerism
technology
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
technological
educational
When to use this quote
- product development
- education
- hobby projects
- sustainability
Key Concepts
innovation
self‑reliance
design thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does access to tools change behavior?
- What barriers exist for DIY adoption?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can afford or use a MakerBot.
