Archive:Events/Space Extension Party/Planning
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Publicity
Calendar events
Media coverage
- Blog coverage:
- I'll get on to the Londonist and Makezine to write a blog post nearer the time (2-3 weeks?). We got a really good response from them in the past. --Teabot
- I spoke to Matt from Londonist a while back about Hackspace so I'll drop him an email. He promised to come along at some point! Russ
- Also try the Thingiverse blog - could link to our things
- Suppliers' blogs: Earthshine, Oomlout
- Others: Any sewing/knitting/lock-picking blogs?
- I'll get on to the Londonist and Makezine to write a blog post nearer the time (2-3 weeks?). We got a really good response from them in the past. --Teabot
- Special guest appearance: London Hackspace visitor Cory in his capacity as the author of 'Makers' - perhaps cutting/desoldering a ribbon cable to open the new unit :-)
- We've received a little interest from mainstream media in the past. Should we approach these organisations to try and get some coverage? Perhaps even more relevant now given the 'siliconroundabout' hype.
Advertising
- Is it worth buying some online ads? We tried Facebook last time - was it a success? I have a free Google Adwords voucher if that is of any use --Teabot
- Flyers in local hardware stores
Preparation
- We could improve accessibility for new members with more interior signage. We could label areas, large tools, projects - perhaps have the signs on the ceiling for easier navigation of the space.
- Produce a map of the space and time table of events so that visitors can find their own way around if they so wish.
- Better exterior signage to get people to the space would also help - more signs at the entrance to Cremer Business Centre for example.
- Ensure that the Makerbot and Laser cutter are fully operational
Displays
- Would be nice to have some kind of project display area to showcase what kind of things are done at the space. Projects with immediate appeal:
- Anything Kinect related
- The Quadcopter build
- Lasercut stuff - There have been some beautiful builds lately: puzzle box, Tetris/Mario pieces etc.
- 3D printed stuff - some members are building RepRaps currently?
- The laser projector, with or without the laser harp
Demonstrations
- Last year's event was a little unstructured. We could make it more inviting with a running timetable of short talks, presentations, and demonstrations. This would reduce time-spent with individual demonstrations and introductions. Sample topics:
- Tools (Laser cutter, Makerbot)
- What is an Arduino etc.
- How to pick a lock
- What is Bio-hacking
- Projects (?)
- Might be nice to highlight some of the other skills practiced at the Space for broader appeal:
- Sewing
- Knitting
- Bio-hacking
- Lock picking
Sample schedule
Please note: I completely made this up - so it may be crap. Assuming 15 minute slots giving a 15 minute break between talks:
| When | Title | Who |
| 14:00 | London Hackspace - an introduction | |
| 14:30 | Arduino overview - an example project (the board?) | |
| 15:00 | Rapid prototyping with a Laser Cutter | |
| 15:30 | 3D printing with the Makerbot | |
| 16:00 | <insert something here> | |
| 16:30 | Bio-hacking - A short introduction | |
| 17:00 | Lock-picking as a sport | |
| 17:30 | BBQ begins |
Promotional materials
- Free Hackspace keyrings?
- nametags!! Not only are they cool if lasercut but they'll be handy for new people - tomw
