:: Digital Making & Fab Lab Survey :: help shape future creative technology opportunities in Co. Cavan

About DS3

DS3 (Digital Services, Supports and Spaces) is a PEACEPLUS-funded initiative that supports digital inclusion, innovation, community connectivity and cross-border collaboration across the Central Border Region.

DS3 in conjunction with Cavan County Council Arts Office and Fab Lab Maker Hub is exploring opportunities for artists, makers and creative practitioners to access digital fabrication technologies, training and mentoring in County Cavan.The programme provides training, mentoring and opportunities to engage with digital technologies, helping communities, creatives, businesses and organisations build digital skills and confidence.

DS3 is led by the Irish Central Border Area Network (ICBAN) in partnership with local authorities, education providers and community organisations across the region. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

This short survey will help us understand your interests, experience and support needs

SECTION 1: About You

1. Name

2. Email

3. Where are you based in Co. Cavan (nearest town)? If from outside Cavan, please state

4. What is your primary artistic discipline? (Select all that apply)

SECTION 2: Experience & Interests

5. Have you previously used digital fabrication tools?

No experience

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

6. Which of the following technologies are you interested in exploring? (Select all that apply)

Other (please state):

7. What would you most like to learn or explore? (150 - 200 words)

SECTION 3: Makerthon Participation

8. What format suits you best? (Select all that apply)

1-day intensive

Series of shorter workshops

9. Which of the following generally suits? (Select all that apply)

Morning

Afternoon

Weekdays

Weekends

10. What motivates you to take part? (Select up to 3)

Other (please state):

SECTION 4: Barriers & Support Needs

11. What might prevent you from participating? (Select all that apply)

Accessibility needs (please briefly state)

SECTION 5: Mentoring Interest

12. Are you interested in 1-to-1 mentoring support with Fab Lab Maker Hub?

Yes

No (skip to Section 6)

Undecided (skip to Section 6)

13. Briefly describe an idea, project, or challenge you would like mentoring support with (150 - 200 words)

15. What stage is your idea / project at?

Early idea

Developing concept

Prototype stage

Established work looking to expand

16. Would you like to be kept informed about workshops, training, and opportunties related to technologies in Cavan?

Yes

Data Protection Notice Cavan County Council (Arts Office), as part of the DS3 Cavan programme funded by PEACEPLUS, will use the information you provide in this survey to plan the Makeathon and related activities. Your data will be used only for this purpose, may be shared with project partners (e.g. FabLab Maker Hub), and will be stored securely. It will not be used for unrelated purposes.

Further information on SEUPB Privacy Notice is available here Privacy Notice | SEUPB

I have read and agree to the use of my data as outlined above (required)

Thank you for your input. Your responses will help shape the Makerthon and future digital fabrication opportunities in Cavan.

Selected participants may be contacted regarding accessibility, mentoring or pilot activities.