== Strategy #4: Make existing makerspaces more welcoming, inclusive, and human-centered ==
=== Tactic: Consider space layout in design <br/> ===
*User-friendly layouts
**An obvious flow to the space that draws you in and leads through the areas
**Post easy to read descriptions of the equipment with instructions/reminders/requirements for training at each workstation
*<span id="docs-internal-guid-2250fa99-7fff-a47e-8208-4c784294440b">Hire a “host” to work in the space - they can welcome users to the lab, help them to find what they need, steer them in the right direction if they need help or other resources, and answer questions</span>
*<span id="docs-internal-guid-2250fa99-7fff-a47e-8208-4c784294440b">Hold themed workshops in the spaces, especially during off-season or less busy times in the semester</span>
**<span id="docs-internal-guid-2250fa99-7fff-a47e-8208-4c784294440b">Community building - bring in students that are about to graduate and might want to learn more about the programs offered on that campus.</span>
**<span id="docs-internal-guid-2250fa99-7fff-a47e-8208-4c784294440b">Have maker nights for female students alone, to welcome them into the space. Include those from outside of the majors that would traditionally use the spaces.</span>
**<span id="docs-internal-guid-2250fa99-7fff-a47e-8208-4c784294440b">Have maker nights for transfer students to introduce them to the things they can do in that space.</span>
**<span id="docs-internal-guid-2250fa99-7fff-a47e-8208-4c784294440b">Make sure that sign-ups for training sessions and other workshops are advertised before and during these workshops</span>
*User-friendly layouts
**An obvious flow to the space that draws you in and leads through the areas