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Soner Ozenc
Product Design Consultant (MAID @ Central St Martins). Digital Manufacturing, Experiential Events. Founder @ MakersCAFE & RazorLAB. Coffee Lover. TEDx Speaker. Mentor @ Central St Martins. Design Prof @ Design Museum
Soner Ozenc is an innovative entrepreneur and designer who founded makersCAFE, a unique concept that combines a maker space with a coffee shop in Shoreditch, London.1 With a background in engineering and industrial design, Ozenc created this space to bring 3D printing and other digital manufacturing technologies into the public sphere.12
Professional Background
Ozenc is a specialist in 'makerspace' implementation and experiential events, focusing on digital manufacturing technologies such as laser cutting, engraving, and 3D printing.2 He holds an MA in Industrial Design, which he completed between 2003-2005.5
Entrepreneurial Ventures
makersCAFE:: Founded in 2014, makersCAFE is Ozenc's primary venture. It's the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, offering a unique blend of coffee shop ambiance and cutting-edge maker technology.14 The café serves as an interactive space where people can socialize, enjoy coffee, and explore 3D printing and laser cutting technologies.1
Other Ventures:: In addition to makersCAFE, Ozenc is also the founder of RazorLAB and SOPDS_HQ.3
Vision and Mission
Ozenc's goal with makersCAFE is to educate the public about the capabilities and limitations of 3D printing and other digital manufacturing technologies.1 He aims to dispel misconceptions and provide hands-on experience with these technologies in a casual, approachable environment.
Online Presence
Soner Ozenc maintains an active online presence:
- LinkedIn: His profile can be found under the username soner-ozenc2
- Twitter: He uses the handle @sonerozenc3
Ozenc describes himself as someone who "lives in London locally, dreams globally"3, reflecting his innovative approach to combining global technological trends with local community engagement.
