# Introduction

**Fab Lab Barcelona** at IAAC is dedicated to design, research and innovation for citizen-driven, productive cities. We use a range of digital fabrication, tech and communication tools to up-skill people with the powers to design and make impact in their own city.\
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This guide has been compiled by *Big Font* (the communications and outreach team at Fab Lab Barcelona.) It is **based on our experiences** working in design, dissemination, communication and outreach for **education, research and innovation projects**.

You may be here as a collaborator, student or interested by-stander. You are welcome to give feedback, suggestions and add your own knowledge. \
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This is intended as a **basic, helpful guide** for projects that **engage communities, stakeholders and audiences** in **projects for purpose**. It is under constant development.

## How to use this Handbook

Use this handbook to develop your own skills in communication and outreach or those of your collaborators and stakeholders. It can help you to:

* Define your brand
* Create and curate a narrative
* Define, reach and engage an audience
* Know more about possible communication channels and actions
* Make your content accessible
* Monitor and evaluate your actions

### Questions or input?&#x20;

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