As startups grow, the struggle to maintain an innovative company culture never stops. In recent years, communal “rec rooms” – where employees can tinker with side projects – have become an integral element in keeping staff engaged, generating new ideas, and averting burnout.
These workshops, makerspaces, and hackerspaces (the terms are often used interchangeably, but here are some definitions) typically resemble a nerdy man cave, with tools, wires, and gadgets centered around a woodshop table.