“Instead of worrying about what people say of you, why not spend time trying to accomplish something they will admire.”

__Dale_Carnegie

On hackathons –
opening doors to creativity
17.9.2016 _ Zürich Mini Maker Faire
Oleg Lavrovsky

today, elsewhere in Zürich...

hackers?

hackers!

crafters
makers
innovators
tinkerers
designers
ideators
breakers
fixers
creators
artists
teachers

We are driven by the hacker ethic

Our goals are creative expression,
playful exploration, and positive community
engagement through sharing & teaching.

how to influence hackers...

step #1: deconsumerise your free time

"Watching TV remains the activity that most adults would miss the most."

Ofcom 2010 report

You can't cancel me
Even if I leave London
And turn on the TV

Little Fish - You, Me & The TV

how to influence hackers...

step #2: find your beginner's mind

how to influence hackers...

step #3: make things by yourself

TV-B-Gone and other soldering

Baby steps

Tiny things

Fun hacks

Useful hacks

Print stuff

[ ___your idea deserves some love___ ]

step #4 A: find a hackspace

search here: hackerspaces.org

step #4 B: or..make a hackspace

start here: hackerspaces.org

The Jam Factory

• Full of awesome artists and entrepreneurs
• Couches, tables and back-room, EZ access
• Electricity, wifi and delicious food
• Creative atmosphere in constant renewal
• Library of books to learn & inspire
• Really friendly people
(thank you Andrew & team!)

Oxford Cycle Workshop

• Full of awesome biking geeks
• Workshop with benches and tools
• Electricity, wifis, kitchen, storage
• Creative atmosphere, opportunities for cross-polination and collaboration
• Really friendly people
(thank you Dan & Jonty!)