How to: Decide on a launch format and schedule

After you have created the minimum number of listings for your region, you should try to tie in the launch with another associated event / activity / project / so as to amplify and raise awareness of your Make Works region. This may simply be by working with a partner.

Deciding on an event / activity for your launch will depend on a few things:

• Who you want to attend

• What you want to share with your attendees

• What you would like your attendees to take away / do as a result of attended

• The relationship you would like to develop with attendees

• How you want to involve representatives of your listed factories

FAQ

• What is involved in a launch? Listings - Make sure you have double checked all your listings for completeness. Does each have location, contact details and production details? Furthermore you can ask your factories to check their listing for accuracy. Communications – Contact the Make Works Coordination Team to support you to put together a presentation for a launch. Network - introduce yourself to the Make Works Network on Slack, they can help to amplify your launch. Launch event / activities - Find a suitable activity to launch your region. This may be through attending or synchronising with another local event or by having a stand-alone activity.