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Learn To Think Like A Creative Engineer

Mark Rober's Official Coaching App
Mark Rober's Official Coaching App
  • Learn all of Mark Rober's engineering secrets
  • Follow a personalized, step-by-step curriculum
  • Build your own creative inventions every month
Mark Rober
Created byMark Rober
Former NASA engineer & YouTuber with 70 million subscribers and 12 billion views on his creative engineering videos. #1 STEM educator in the world
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Loving all your creative invention ideas! You mentioned you're not sure which ones are possible to build. This lesson on prototyping should help! 

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28 min •  The Prototyping Process

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Achieve your goals

Build your own creative inventions like Mark Rober

With this app as your guide, learn how to bring all your creative ideas to life, step by step. Get hands-on with science & engineering, develop your STEM skills, and unlock a brand new creative outlet. Nothing is more fun than building your ideas!

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Nice job!

You crushed your goal of completing 3 engineering builds this month.

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Learn Mark Rober’s engineering secrets

Dive deep with 13+ hours of exclusive lessons, in-depth build guides, and months of hands-on projects from the world's #1 STEM educator.

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Bring your creative ideas to life

Every month, put your new skills into practice and build ambitious creative projects step-by-step. You'll be proud what you're able to create!

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Get instant, personalized feedback along the way

Receive AI-powered feedback on all of your ideas, prototypes, and builds, so you can start thinking more and more like a world-class engineer.

THE ONLY APP YOU NEED

The world's #1 engineering coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you through the creative engineering process alongside Mark Rober. Each week, you'll complete hands-on projects, exclusive lessons, and step-by-step challenges — helping you level up your STEM skills and build your very own creative inventions. Along the way, the app adapts to your progress, gives you real-time feedback, and personalizes the full experience to fit your skill level, interests, schedule, and goals. It's everything you need to succeed in one place.

Learn To Think Like A Creative EngineerLearn To Think Like A Creative Engineer
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan

Learn To Think Like A Creative Engineer

Mark Rober's Official Coaching App
Mark Rober's Official Coaching App
  • Learn all of Mark Rober's engineering secrets
  • Follow a personalized, step-by-step curriculum
  • Build your own creative inventions every month
Mark Rober
Created byMark Rober
Former NASA engineer & YouTuber with 70 million subscribers and 12 billion views on his creative engineering videos. #1 STEM educator in the world
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Hero image

Your coach

Loving all your creative invention ideas! You mentioned you're not sure which ones are possible to build. This lesson on prototyping should help! 

Today's Lesson

28 min •  The Prototyping Process

Continue lesson
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan
Achieve your goals

Build your own creative inventions like Mark Rober

With this app as your guide, learn how to bring all your creative ideas to life, step by step. Get hands-on with science & engineering, develop your STEM skills, and unlock a brand new creative outlet. Nothing is more fun than building your ideas!

Feature image

Nice job!

You crushed your goal of completing 3 engineering builds this month.

lightbulb

Learn Mark Rober’s engineering secrets

Dive deep with 13+ hours of exclusive lessons, in-depth build guides, and months of hands-on projects from the world's #1 STEM educator.

build_circle

Bring your creative ideas to life

Every month, put your new skills into practice and build ambitious creative projects step-by-step. You'll be proud what you're able to create!

psychology

Get instant, personalized feedback along the way

Receive AI-powered feedback on all of your ideas, prototypes, and builds, so you can start thinking more and more like a world-class engineer.

THE ONLY APP YOU NEED

The world's #1 engineering coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you through the creative engineering process alongside Mark Rober. Each week, you'll complete hands-on projects, exclusive lessons, and step-by-step challenges — helping you level up your STEM skills and build your very own creative inventions. Along the way, the app adapts to your progress, gives you real-time feedback, and personalizes the full experience to fit your skill level, interests, schedule, and goals. It's everything you need to succeed in one place.

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Daily Inspiration

Idea Generation

Today's Lesson

28 min •  The Prototyping Process

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Project Reflection

Including everything you need to succeed:

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Personalized curriculum designed just for you and your goals 

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Get a step-by-step learning path that adapts to your interests, skill level, and schedule—so you always know what to do next.

subscriptions

13+ hours of exclusive, in-depth video lessons from Mark Rober

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Access Mark Rober’s full video library, packed with hands-on demonstrations and creative strategies you won’t find anywhere else.

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Hands-on projects to bring your ideas to life

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Work through guided projects that help you apply engineering concepts and build real inventions, from brainstorming to final product.

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Real-time feedback on your projects and progress

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Upload photos or videos of your builds and get instant, actionable feedback from your AI coach to help you improve and celebrate every win.

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Guided build sessions to walk you through the process step by step

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Each session breaks down complex builds into clear, manageable steps, with tips and encouragement at every stage.

book

Curated resource library of the best materials, tools, and techniques

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Discover the top materials, tools, and techniques recommended by Mark Rober, with guides to help you build smarter.

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24/7 coach chat for help whenever you need

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Ask questions, get advice, or brainstorm ideas with your AI coach anytime—support is always just a tap away.

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Interactive quizzes to reinforce engineering concepts

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Test your understanding and lock in key ideas with quick, engaging quizzes after each lesson or project.

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Progress tracking to see your growth over time

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isualize your journey, track completed projects, and set new creative goals as you level up your engineering skills.

Created by Mark Rober

"I built this app to help you develop creative engineering superpowers"

Mark Rober

Mark Rober

Former NASA engineer & YouTuber with 70 million subscribers and 12 billion views on his creative engineering videos. #1 STEM educator in the world

Mark Rober is a world-renowned engineer, educator, and YouTube creator celebrated for making science and engineering accessible, fun, and inspiring for millions. With a background as a NASA engineer—where he spent nearly a decade working on projects like the Mars Curiosity Rover—Mark brings real-world expertise and infectious enthusiasm to everything he does.

After leaving NASA, Mark turned his passion for creative problem-solving into a global movement, sharing inventive builds, science experiments, and engineering challenges with over 70 million subscribers and 12 billion views on YouTube. His unique teaching style breaks down complex concepts into engaging, hands-on experiences that empower learners of all ages to think like engineers and tackle ambitious projects.

With this app, you'll get to join Mark Rober in the world of creative engineering, learning and building side-by-side.

Preview of Mechnical Engineering Lessons
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO

Learn Mark Rober's complete engineering toolkit

The Engineering Design Process
Creativity and Coming Up with Ideas
Materials and Build Techniques
Principles of Mechanical Engineering
Pneumatics, Springs, Motors, Solenoids, and Advanced Tools
Electrical Circuits and Components
Accelerometers, Light Sensors, and Sound Sensors
Controlling LEDS, Servo Motors, and More Effectors
Programming on Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Research and Exploring Design Options
Computer Vision and Custom Code
Prototyping and Testing Designs
Designing and Running Experiments
Telling the Story of Your Build
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

build

Design Your First Chain Reaction Machine

Personalized Project • 14 min

Kickstart your creative engineering journey by building a custom chain reaction machine. This hands-on session guides you step-by-step, adapting challenges and feedback to your skill level and available materials.

What to do
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Brainstorm Mechanisms
3 min
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Sketch Your Design
4 min
check
construction
Build & Test
7 min
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autorenew
Iterate & Improve
4 min
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How it works

Bring your creative ideas to life in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What excites you most about creative engineering?

Building fun, hands-on projects
Learning to solve real-world problems
Boosting my creative confidence
Mastering the engineering design process
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your interests, experience, and creative goals so we can personalize your engineering journey with Mark Rober’s proven methods.

Your Plan

Week 1

Engineering Mindset

Introduction to Creative Engineering
Brainstorming & Idea Generation
Sketching & Planning Builds
First Simple Project
Week 2Upcoming

Building & Iteration

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a step-by-step roadmap tailored to your skill level, helping you master creative problem-solving and hands-on projects.

Today, December 25

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Daily Inspiration

Lesson • 3 min

Idea Generation

Activity • 5 min

Chain Reaction Build

Session • 30 min

Project Reflection

Journal • 4 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Tackle bite-sized lessons, fun challenges, and real-world builds each day to develop your engineering mindset and creativity.

Your Progress

Engineering Projects Completed

7 total

+2 in the last week

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Minutes Spent Building

210 min

+60 in the last week

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Track progress & see real results

Celebrate your growth as you complete projects, unlock achievements, and gain confidence in your creative engineering skills.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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See why thousands of people love Mark Rober's app

Join others from around the world learning & building alongside Mark Rober

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Incredibly practical and accessible. Mark is a genius at distilling things down and clearly differentiating between critical, secondary, and "nice to have." Equal to that is his ability to demonstrate and explain. I've never learned so much so fast! Thanks Mark!
Mike Metzger's profile
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I am learning a phenomenal amount... sooooo inspiring and insightful! My thought process and design muscles are light years ahead of where I was. A really great experience for me!
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Kathy Rutherford
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Mark is just the best in explaining and sharing his knowledge. His information is so helpful and he doesn't want to keep anything to himself, he shares everything that's what I like about him and about this.
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Nebojsa Kolaric
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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I have been watching Mark Rober for some time now and I have always been fascinated by him. Even though I had no idea how he did what he was doing I wanted to be just like him and know how he does it. This app is making my dreams come true.
Joah Lewis's profile
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Joah Lewis
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Well above what I was expecting. The way Mark breaks down the engineering process, it really helps you to become a better engineer/builder. It's very evident that he put a lot of time and thought into this.
T
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Tommy Warren
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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This has really inspired me and set me on a path towards engineering as my future, so thank you, Mark, for allowing that to happen.
Vicente Fones's profile
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Vicente Fones
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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I joined this app to see a different way of doing the stuff that I do already. I didn't expect to learn something completely new, and yet I did. I am really enjoying
J
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Jonathan Purdy
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Mark, thank you so much! This app is amazing and your passion is contagious! Can't wait to see where this journey takes me.
Silvia Oliveros's profile
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Silvia Oliveros
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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The #1 thing I've gotten from this was motivation to do builds again! I feel so excited about this again, and that is 100% because of this experience. So THANK YOU for that.
Rylan Peebles's profile
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Rylan Peebles
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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I love this app. It's so much fun and I'm having a great time learning the engineering design process!
Dylan Rauseo's profile
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Dylan Rauseo
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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I like learning Mark Rober's approach to engineering and seeing how he develops his projects in more detail than you get from his YouTube videos.
I
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Izzy Banham-Hall
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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I was able to learn about techniques and approaches to engineering that I had never known before. I feel much more empowered to create things now.
Howard Rigberg's profile
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Howard Rigberg
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
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How does the app actually work?
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How personalized is the coaching experience?
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Do I need any special materials or tools to participate?
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What kinds of projects will I actually build in the app?
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Can I use the app if I have no engineering background?
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How much time do I need to commit each week?
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What kind of support is available?
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Today, let's focus on brainstorming creative mechanisms and sketching your chain reaction design. These steps are crucial for building a strong foundation and ensuring your project is both fun and functional.
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I'm traveling and only have 5 minutes today. Can you update my activities?
06:30 AM
Absolutely! I'll condense today's session to a quick brainstorming exercise. Even a few minutes spent jotting down ideas will keep your creative momentum going and set you up for a productive build next time.
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Including everything you need to succeed:

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Personalized curriculum designed just for you and your goals 

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Get a step-by-step learning path that adapts to your interests, skill level, and schedule—so you always know what to do next.

subscriptions

13+ hours of exclusive, in-depth video lessons from Mark Rober

keyboard_arrow_down

Access Mark Rober’s full video library, packed with hands-on demonstrations and creative strategies you won’t find anywhere else.

extension

Hands-on projects to bring your ideas to life

keyboard_arrow_down

Work through guided projects that help you apply engineering concepts and build real inventions, from brainstorming to final product.

lightbulb

Real-time feedback on your projects and progress

keyboard_arrow_down

Upload photos or videos of your builds and get instant, actionable feedback from your AI coach to help you improve and celebrate every win.

map

Guided build sessions to walk you through the process step by step

keyboard_arrow_down

Each session breaks down complex builds into clear, manageable steps, with tips and encouragement at every stage.

book

Curated resource library of the best materials, tools, and techniques

keyboard_arrow_down

Discover the top materials, tools, and techniques recommended by Mark Rober, with guides to help you build smarter.

chat

24/7 coach chat for help whenever you need

keyboard_arrow_down

Ask questions, get advice, or brainstorm ideas with your AI coach anytime—support is always just a tap away.

checklist

Interactive quizzes to reinforce engineering concepts

keyboard_arrow_down

Test your understanding and lock in key ideas with quick, engaging quizzes after each lesson or project.

insights

Progress tracking to see your growth over time

keyboard_arrow_down

isualize your journey, track completed projects, and set new creative goals as you level up your engineering skills.

Created by Mark Rober

"I built this app to help you develop creative engineering superpowers"

Mark Rober

Mark Rober

Former NASA engineer & YouTuber with 70 million subscribers and 12 billion views on his creative engineering videos. #1 STEM educator in the world

Mark Rober is a world-renowned engineer, educator, and YouTube creator celebrated for making science and engineering accessible, fun, and inspiring for millions. With a background as a NASA engineer—where he spent nearly a decade working on projects like the Mars Curiosity Rover—Mark brings real-world expertise and infectious enthusiasm to everything he does.

After leaving NASA, Mark turned his passion for creative problem-solving into a global movement, sharing inventive builds, science experiments, and engineering challenges with over 70 million subscribers and 12 billion views on YouTube. His unique teaching style breaks down complex concepts into engaging, hands-on experiences that empower learners of all ages to think like engineers and tackle ambitious projects.

With this app, you'll get to join Mark Rober in the world of creative engineering, learning and building side-by-side.

Preview of Mechnical Engineering Lessons
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO

Learn Mark Rober's complete engineering toolkit

The Engineering Design Process
Creativity and Coming Up with Ideas
Materials and Build Techniques
Principles of Mechanical Engineering
Pneumatics, Springs, Motors, Solenoids, and Advanced Tools
Electrical Circuits and Components
Accelerometers, Light Sensors, and Sound Sensors
Controlling LEDS, Servo Motors, and More Effectors
Programming on Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Research and Exploring Design Options
Computer Vision and Custom Code
Prototyping and Testing Designs
Designing and Running Experiments
Telling the Story of Your Build
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

build

Design Your First Chain Reaction Machine

Personalized Project • 14 min

Kickstart your creative engineering journey by building a custom chain reaction machine. This hands-on session guides you step-by-step, adapting challenges and feedback to your skill level and available materials.

What to do
lightbulb
Brainstorm Mechanisms
3 min
check
draw
Sketch Your Design
4 min
check
construction
Build & Test
7 min
chevron_right
autorenew
Iterate & Improve
4 min
chevron_right
How it works

Bring your creative ideas to life in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What excites you most about creative engineering?

Building fun, hands-on projects
Learning to solve real-world problems
Boosting my creative confidence
Mastering the engineering design process
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your interests, experience, and creative goals so we can personalize your engineering journey with Mark Rober’s proven methods.

Your Plan

Week 1

Engineering Mindset

Introduction to Creative Engineering
Brainstorming & Idea Generation
Sketching & Planning Builds
First Simple Project
Week 2Upcoming

Building & Iteration

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a step-by-step roadmap tailored to your skill level, helping you master creative problem-solving and hands-on projects.

Today, December 25

6
V

Daily Inspiration

Lesson • 3 min

Idea Generation

Activity • 5 min

Chain Reaction Build

Session • 30 min

Project Reflection

Journal • 4 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Tackle bite-sized lessons, fun challenges, and real-world builds each day to develop your engineering mindset and creativity.

Your Progress

Engineering Projects Completed

7 total

+2 in the last week

SeptemberDecember

Minutes Spent Building

210 min

+60 in the last week

SeptemberDecember
4

Track progress & see real results

Celebrate your growth as you complete projects, unlock achievements, and gain confidence in your creative engineering skills.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

See why thousands of people love Mark Rober's app

Join others from around the world learning & building alongside Mark Rober

Quote
Incredibly practical and accessible. Mark is a genius at distilling things down and clearly differentiating between critical, secondary, and "nice to have." Equal to that is his ability to demonstrate and explain. I've never learned so much so fast! Thanks Mark!
Mike Metzger's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Mike Metzger
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
I am learning a phenomenal amount... sooooo inspiring and insightful! My thought process and design muscles are light years ahead of where I was. A really great experience for me!
K
starstarstarstarstar
Kathy Rutherford
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
Mark is just the best in explaining and sharing his knowledge. His information is so helpful and he doesn't want to keep anything to himself, he shares everything that's what I like about him and about this.
Nebojsa Kolaric's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Nebojsa Kolaric
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
I have been watching Mark Rober for some time now and I have always been fascinated by him. Even though I had no idea how he did what he was doing I wanted to be just like him and know how he does it. This app is making my dreams come true.
Joah Lewis's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Joah Lewis
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
Well above what I was expecting. The way Mark breaks down the engineering process, it really helps you to become a better engineer/builder. It's very evident that he put a lot of time and thought into this.
T
starstarstarstarstar
Tommy Warren
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
This has really inspired me and set me on a path towards engineering as my future, so thank you, Mark, for allowing that to happen.
Vicente Fones's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Vicente Fones
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
I joined this app to see a different way of doing the stuff that I do already. I didn't expect to learn something completely new, and yet I did. I am really enjoying
J
starstarstarstarstar
Jonathan Purdy
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
Mark, thank you so much! This app is amazing and your passion is contagious! Can't wait to see where this journey takes me.
Silvia Oliveros's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Silvia Oliveros
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
The #1 thing I've gotten from this was motivation to do builds again! I feel so excited about this again, and that is 100% because of this experience. So THANK YOU for that.
Rylan Peebles's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Rylan Peebles
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
I love this app. It's so much fun and I'm having a great time learning the engineering design process!
Dylan Rauseo's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Dylan Rauseo
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
I like learning Mark Rober's approach to engineering and seeing how he develops his projects in more detail than you get from his YouTube videos.
I
starstarstarstarstar
Izzy Banham-Hall
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
I was able to learn about techniques and approaches to engineering that I had never known before. I feel much more empowered to create things now.
Howard Rigberg's profile
starstarstarstarstar
Howard Rigberg
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
How does the app actually work?
expand_more
How personalized is the coaching experience?
expand_more
Do I need any special materials or tools to participate?
expand_more
What kinds of projects will I actually build in the app?
expand_more
Can I use the app if I have no engineering background?
expand_more
How much time do I need to commit each week?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
Today's The day

Start learning, building, and bringing your ideas to life

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized plan designed around you and your life to help you become a creative engineer.