What comes to mind when you hear the word "maker?" Programmers, engineers and entrepreneurial product developers? A broad description of the word is one who fabricates a physical thing from an idea, so those involved in carpentry, fixing and cooking are also makers.
As international maker communities continue to thrive and expand, they have inspired the development of makerspaces and maker events in Taipei; international organization Fablab has been gradually establishing various makerspaces in Taiwan, and the annual "Maker Faire Taipei" has made maker events more accessible.
Currently, Taipei's maker communities and spaces are mostly software or hardware-oriented or focused on Arduino and 3D printing, and "Good Eye Taipei,” a new bilingual Taipei city guide, shares six of these spaces in the city.
Openlab. Taipei
Come realize all your odd ideas with friends.
Atom
Taiwan's prime 3D printer showroom.
Fabcafe Taipei
A good place to experience making or to just enjoy a cup of coffee.
Fablab Taipei
A spot for those interested in preliminary digital production and processing.
Taipei Hackerspace
For makers interested in software and hardware development.
FabLab Dynamic
A digital-artist-run experimental makerspace at the Digital Art Center.
“Good Eye Taipei” can be purchased at all major bookstores in Taiwan. Check out TNL’s interview with the author here.
Editor: Olivia Yang
