How Factory 3 is organized & why
Keeping a makerspace clean and organized can be a huge challenge. Simply asking members to clean up and put tools away (or posting a sign directing them to do so) is not helpful. After a long day working in the shop it can feel like there’s no energy left for cleanup. But does it have to be this way? We believe if we’ve done our job right, cleaning up can actually feel energizing. The mind craves order, so putting a tool away in its proper home can feel satisfying — but only if we’ve set up the shops correctly. Every communal shop at Factory 3 is designed with three principles in mind. PRINCIPLE #1: A place for everything Every single tool at Factory 3 must have exactly one home. This home must be easy to locate and clearly labeled. We’ve f