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# Wood-Accented LA Education Centres
9 Dots Gets a Playful Interior Thanks to Design, Bitches

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-12-27 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9-dots
References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/23/design-bitches-9-dots-education-centre-los-angeles/) & [designbitches](http://designbitches.com/9-dots)

Located in Los Angeles, California, 9 Dots os a [not-for-profit education center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago). The facility offers tutoring for children on a variety of topics that will surely prove extremely useful in the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workforce. With a strong emphasis on technology, 9 Dots focuses on developing a child’s interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. Training in STEM is delivered through a communal environment with [hands-on workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokuyo), teacher-training programmes and more.

The new 9 Dots space proves to be a playful break from the traditional class environment. The organization tapped Los Angeles studio Design, Bitches who utilized a [colorful and welcoming approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school) to their task. While the double height ceiling definitely gives the illusion of more space, the “free-standing plywood frame [by Design, Bitches] helps divide the floor plan.”

Photo Credits: [Laure Joliet](http://www.laurejoliet.com%29)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 87% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Communal Learning Spaces:** The success of 9 Dots' communal learning environment could inspire other educational organizations to adopt a similar approach, benefiting the learning experience of students and fostering collaboration.
- **Playful Educational Interiors:** Design, Bitches' approach to 9 Dots' interior design could inspire other educational institutions to embrace a more colorful and welcoming atmosphere, creating a more engaging learning experience for students.
- **Emphasis on STEM Education:** 9 Dots' focus on developing a child's interest in science, technology, engineering, and math could inspire other educational institutions to prioritize STEM education, addressing the need for skilled workers in these fields in the contemporary workforce.

### Where This Applies

- **Education Industry:** The design of 9 Dots could disrupt the traditional educational environment and inspire other educational organizations to create playful and collaborative learning spaces for students.
- **Interior Design Industry:** Design, Bitches' approach to 9 Dots' interior design could disrupt the typical approach to designing educational spaces and inspire other designers to create more engaging and colorful environments for students.
- **STEM Industry:** The emphasis on STEM education at 9 Dots could disrupt traditional education and inspire other institutions to prioritize these fields in their curricula, addressing the growing need for skilled workers in STEM industries.

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