Viktoria Wolfrum
Makerspace & Innovation Facility Consultant
Designing, Building, and Operating High-Performance Makerspaces
I support organisations in designing, building, and operating high-performance workshop environments, makerspaces, and innovation facilities.
With over a decade of international experience, I bring together technical planning, operational strategy, and project leadership to deliver fully integrated spaces, from early concept through to turnkey handover and operational readiness.
My work spans vocational training centres, universities, corporate labs, and public innovation spaces, always with a focus on functionality, safety, and long-term usability.
» Space Planning & Facility Design
» FF&E Selection
» IT & System Setup
» Workshop Operations
» Curriculum & STEAM Program Development
Space Planning & Facility Design
Creating a successful makerspace starts with a clear understanding of who will use it and how it will function day to day. I help clients plan, size, and configure spaces that align with their programmatic goals, budgets, and long-term growth potential.
From 100 m² training labs to 2,000 m² advanced fabrication facilities, I guide the development of functional layouts, adjacencies, and infrastructure requirements across all program areas — including hard and soft fabrication, prototyping, collaboration, and community zones.
FF&E Selection
Equipment, furniture, and tool selection directly impact the functionality, safety, and sustainability of your space. Drawing on extensive operational experience, I support clients in specifying and sourcing solutions that balance capability, maintainability, and cost.
Whether you’re outfitting a small teaching lab or a large-scale innovation hub, I provide guidance on:
- Equipment scoping and specification lists
- Technical and safety compliance (electrical, ventilation, exhaust, etc.)
- Consumables and maintenance planning
IT & System Setup
Modern makerspaces rely on digital infrastructure as much as physical. I design and implement systems that support efficient operations, member management, and equipment usage tracking.
Services include:
- CRM and member management system setup
- Scheduling and access control integration
- Machine reservation and clearance tracking
- Data-driven utilisation reporting
Workshop Operations
Efficient operations transform tools and space into community and impact. I consult on staffing models, workflow design, and operational procedures to ensure safe, reliable, and engaging environments.
- Operational planning and staffing structure
- Opening, closing, and safety routines
- Equipment management and downtime minimisation
- Member services and cultural development
Curriculum & STEAM Program Development
A successful makerspace engages people through accessible, well-designed learning experiences. I assist in designing class pathways, certification programs, and community-building initiatives that promote safe, confident use of equipment and foster creative and technical growth.
Support areas include:
- Safety and Basic Use (SBU) course design
- Check-off and advanced tool training
- STEAM/Youth education programs (after-school, camps, workshops)
- Instructor training and curriculum authoring
