5 Reasons Why Maker Spaces Are the Future
From prototyping to community building – why hands-on spaces are becoming essential for modern entrepreneurs and creators.
Abstrakt Team 
When we added a Maker Space to Abstrakt, some people thought we were crazy. “A workshop in a coworking space? Who needs that?”
Two years later, it’s one of our most popular amenities. Here’s why maker spaces are becoming essential.
1. Ideas Need to Become Physical
Software is great, but not everything can be solved with code. More startups are building physical products – from IoT devices to sustainable packaging to medical equipment.
A maker space lets you go from idea to prototype in days, not months. No need to outsource, no waiting for samples from overseas. Just build it yourself and iterate.
2. Learning by Doing
There’s only so much you can learn from YouTube tutorials. Hands-on experience with tools, materials, and processes is irreplaceable.
Our Maker Space offers:
- 3D printers for rapid prototyping
- Laser cutters for precision work
- Basic electronics workstations
- Woodworking tools for larger projects
But more importantly, there’s always someone around who can show you how things work.
3. Cross-Pollination of Skills
When a software developer sits next to an industrial designer who sits next to an electronics engineer, magic happens. Problems that seem impossible in one domain are trivial in another.
Some of our best product innovations came from casual conversations in the Maker Space: “Have you tried…?” “What if we used…?” “I know a trick for that…“
4. Sustainability Through Repair
The maker movement isn’t just about creating new things – it’s about fixing and improving existing ones. Repair cafés, upcycling projects, and sustainable design all thrive in maker spaces.
At Abstrakt, we host monthly repair sessions where members bring broken electronics, furniture, or clothing. It saves money, reduces waste, and builds skills.
5. Community Through Creation
There’s something about making things together that builds bonds faster than any networking event. Shared projects, collaborative builds, and helping each other troubleshoot – these create real connections.
Our Maker Space has its own micro-community within Abstrakt. Members who might never cross paths at their desks end up spending hours together on projects.
The Future is Hybrid
The most interesting startups we see today combine digital and physical. Apps that connect to hardware. Sustainable products designed with software. Services that require custom equipment.
Maker spaces aren’t a niche – they’re becoming essential infrastructure for the next generation of companies.
Curious about our Maker Space? Book a tour and see what’s possible.