# Collaborative Co-Working Spaces The Skillery's 'stoke.d studio' Encourages Teams to Think Freely By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-working-spaces References: [tennessean](http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2015/05/29/maker-culture-blooms-nashville/28119767/) & [theskillery](http://www.theskillery.com/stoked-studio/) The maker culture movement is flourishing in Nashville, thanks to [creative co-working spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauvage-tv) provides by 'The Skillery.' A membership to The Skillery or "Nashville's innovation studio," provides makers with access to a 7,000 square foot facility that offers a range of classes and other resources for entrepreneurs. The space is also home to what it calls the 'stoke.d studio,' which is a place that's dedicated to fostering [flexible collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq). The Skillery's stoke.d studio provides the complete opposite of [closed-off cubicles and formal conference rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officetopia). In this space, teams are encouraged to gather and think freely, with help from planning tools and prototyping resources on-site. There are options for Skillery members and non-members to access this portion of the innovation studio. For those who are curious about what goes on in this creative space, The Skillery's website includes a livestreamed video feed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Maker Culture Movement:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the rising trend of maker culture and create co-working spaces dedicated to fostering flexible collaboration. - **Flexible Co-working Spaces:** The demand for flexible co-working spaces is on the rise, and businesses can seize this opportunity by creating more innovative and nontraditional office spaces. - **Livestreaming:** There is a growing trend towards livestreaming among co-working spaces and businesses can benefit by incorporating it to showcase their innovative office spaces and attract more members. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Real estate industry can benefit by offering more flexible and creative office spaces to meet the growing demand for co-working. - **Entrepreneurship:** Entrepreneurs can use co-working spaces to collaborate and gain access to resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. - **Technology:** Technology companies can use co-working spaces to attract talent and create a culture of innovation and collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-studio-2.md) - [Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unorthodox-designs.md) - [Redesigned Hybrid Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-office1.md) - [Adaptive Community Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-of-hudson.md) - [Colorful Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office.md) - [Multi-Purpose Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokuyo.md) - [Flexible Industrial Studio Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-studio-space.md) - [Studio-Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency-kyiv.md) - [Modern London Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex.md)