Noam Platt is an architect and the founder of Make Good, a nonprofit using design and 3D printing to create low-cost, open-source assistive devices for people with disabilities and chronic conditions. We talk with Noam about how his background in architecture translated into assistive technology, why so many essential tools are overpriced or inaccessible, and how Make Good works directly with the disability community to design practical solutions that increase independence in everyday life.

We also dig into Make Good’s most impactful projects, including the fully 3D-printed Toddler Mobility Trainer, grip aids, phone holders, Braille learning tools, and custom wheelchair accessories. This conversation explores the power of open-source design, how affordable consumer 3D printers are changing who gets to build and innovate, and why investing in design research can create broader, longer-lasting impact than traditional equipment-based philanthropy.

Mission Bayou is presented by Comfy Stone, a New Orleans-based video production agency that helps organizations amplify their impact through mission-driven storytelling. Missions Bayou is hosted by Maya McGee and Brenna Gourgeot. Maya McGee is the Senior Director of Operations at Comfy Stone, where she helps nonprofits clarify and elevate their storytelling to better reflect their mission and impact. Brenna Gourgeot is a community organizer and data analyst focused on socioeconomic and environmental justice in Southeast Louisiana. From fundraising videos and social media content to full-scale podcast production, Comfy Stone makes it easy for organizations to share their stories in a way that resonates.

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