Members of our society who are not pursuing academic positions face the challenge of finding employment opportunities in which we can continue to pursue and apply our expertise. Added to this, in so many places of employment, decisions are not made democratically and compensation and ownership are concentrated mostly among those at the top, often benefiting the most privileged members of the organization. A third challenge faced by all members of our society is the limited avenues for science communication: mostly news, social media, and film media. In response to these three challenges, since January 2020 I’ve been planning an employee-owned company (worker cooperative) to design and manufacture educational products that engage the public in the basic science of animal anatomy, motion, and mechanics. In this presentation I’ll share a first product prototype, a kinetic model of an animal that can be assembled and disassembled and when assembled can be moved like a real specimen. The model is constructed from laser cut textiles and 3D printed bioplastic, representing ligamentous and skeletal structures, respectively. I designed the components based on photogrammetry reconstructions of a dissected specimen. The product will also include an assembly manual with a graphic narrative of an actual scientist, who will share their story and work as a scientist. This is just one of several potential products and I am currently seeking co-founders, in particular those underrepresented in STEM. I encourage any SICB members interested in joining to please contact me. It is my hope this company will be an active member of the SICB community, providing a diverse, empowering, and inclusive workplace for members to find new ways to share our passion for animal structure, mechanics, and natural history. And to have as much fun as possible while doing so.