How hackerspaces actually work
The dynamics, the drama, the governance patterns that make or break community workshops. Research turned into tools you can use.
Hackerspace Atlas
An interactive map of hackerspaces around the world. Find active spaces, discover closed ones, and explore the global maker community network.
The Space After Dark
An isometric exploration game set in a hackerspace at night. Talk to the regulars — each one an archetype you'll recognize.
Proposal Duel
Fallout-style dialogue combat for hackerspace governance. You have a proposal. Someone opposes it. Survive the meeting.
The Hackerspace Game
A printable zine covering archetypes, trust dynamics, and the lifecycle of community spaces. Based on research from HeatSync Labs, Noisebridge, Hackerspace Gent, and years of watching spaces rise and fall.
Interactive Learner
Nicky Case-style simulations for hackerspace dynamics. Tweak member ratios, watch trust networks form and collapse, run governance scenarios.
Governance in a Box
Templates and frameworks for running a hackerspace. Do-ocracy guidelines, conflict resolution, burnout prevention, succession planning. Fork it and make it yours.