Project FAQs

Information on how to start a project and organize your team members.

I have an idea, but I'm unsure if its a good one. What should I do?
Post your idea to our Ideas Bin and discuss it with our community! We'll roll the idea around and help you look at it critically. If you decide your idea...
Mon, 5 Mar, 2018 at 9:53 AM
How do I know my idea is ready to become a project?
We've created a Project Builder that will ask you questions about your idea, so that you can think about the different planning facets of the project be...
Mon, 5 Mar, 2018 at 9:52 AM
What's the difference between a project instigator and a project member?
A Project Instigator is anyone in charge of a project. Project Instigators lead the project and have the ability to edit the project profile, add project me...
Mon, 5 Mar, 2018 at 9:55 AM
Can I still participate in the Digital Makerspace if I'm under contract?
From our side, it's fine for you to participate ー the Digital Makerspace is a community space, and we assume you aren't sharing anything proprietary...
Mon, 5 Mar, 2018 at 2:06 PM
I am not looking to add any paid staff, but could use other support and input ー what are the implications of adding a project team member?
Participation on the Digital Makerspace is purely voluntary. Team members on the Digital Makerspace don't implicitly gain any ownership or rights to you...
Mon, 5 Mar, 2018 at 2:32 PM
How do I know who to add to my project?
When you create your project, add people you've been working with your idea on. They need to be members of the platform for you to add them to the proje...
Mon, 5 Mar, 2018 at 2:22 PM