- Service Name
Make: Community
- Industry
Media, Education, Maker Movement, Community Engagement
- Main Value Proposition
Make: Community provides a platform for individuals to learn, create, and connect with others in the maker movement, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity.
- Description
Make: Community is a platform that empowers individuals to engage in the maker movement, promoting creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. It offers resources, events, and a community for makers of all ages and backgrounds.
- Key Features
Quarterly publication with projects and tutorials; Online collection of projects for educators and parents; Makerspace and Fab Lab directory; Access to a digital archive and member-only content
- Use Cases
The service is most valuable for individuals looking to learn new skills, educators seeking hands-on projects for students, and hobbyists wanting to connect with like-minded creators.
- Competitive advantages
A well-established brand recognized as the 'bible for creators'; Diverse resources covering a wide range of maker-related topics; Strong community engagement through events like Maker Faire
- Strengths
Make: Community's strengths lie in its extensive resources, strong brand reputation, and ability to connect a diverse audience of makers, educators, and enthusiasts.
- Positioning
Make: Community positions itself as a leader in the maker movement, providing resources and a platform for creativity and innovation.
- Audience
The target users include makers of all ages, educators, DIY enthusiasts, and families interested in hands-on learning.
- CTA
Join Make: As our favorite magazines and outlets vanish, we urge you to stand with us.
- Tags
Maker Movement
DIY
Creativity
Innovation
- Tagline
Welcome to Make: We empower, inspire, and connect individuals of all ages and backgrounds to participate in a global movement.
- Tone of Voice
Inspirational, engaging, community-focused
- Differentiation
Make: Community stands out by combining a rich publication with a vibrant community and extensive resources for makers, including a directory of makerspaces and a comprehensive digital archive.
- Brand Positioning
Make: Community is identified as a trusted source for makers, promoting a culture of creativity and resourcefulness.
- Founded
2013-01-01
- Founders
Dale Dougherty
Sherry Huss