From workspaces to collaborative hubs, the concept of makerspaces and the maker movement is all about having a place where ideas can come to life.
According to Shee Tze Jin, the makerspace expert at Taylor’s University Makerspace, it started off as a place where people could get access to costly equipment that they otherwise would not have the opportunity to use.
“Going back to about 10 years ago, things like laser cutters and 3D printers were very hard to get.
“Usually, they had industrial parts that were not easily accessible to the public. So in the earlier stages, what makerspaces did was buy or build these kinds of things for cheaper and open them up for other people to use.
“Makerspaces became something like a library, but a library for people who like to make stuff,” says Shee,…
