What mechanism design helps to realize the innovation function of maker-spaces: A qualitative comparative analysis based on fuzzy sets

Most of the existing studies on maker-space focus on internal subjects (such as makers) or external factors (such as policy support, ecological environment, and more). There has been relatively little discussion on the design of a series of mechanisms of maker-space. This paper theorizes the operati...

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Published inPloS one Vol. 17; no. 9; p. e0274307
Main Authors Zheng, Jiancun, Shi, Lu, Jiang, Tianhong
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Francisco Public Library of Science 09.09.2022
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Subjects
Biology and Life Sciences
Buildings and facilities
Business enterprises
Comparative analysis
Computer and Information Sciences
Cooperation
Culture
Design
Engineering and Technology
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Fuzzy sets
Innovations
Management
Office space
People and Places
Physical sciences
Qualitative analysis
Research and analysis methods
Social networks
Social research
Social Sciences
Startups
Synergistic effect
Value creation
China
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Summary:Most of the existing studies on maker-space focus on internal subjects (such as makers) or external factors (such as policy support, ecological environment, and more). There has been relatively little discussion on the design of a series of mechanisms of maker-space. This paper theorizes the operating mechanism for platform services, resource gathering, network connections and endogenous cultural protection for the maker-space. It uses the method of fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to analyze data from 63 maker-spaces in Zhejiang Province. The study proposes a reasonable mechanism design scheme for maker-space. The results show that the innovativeness of a maker-space is the result of the synergistic effect of various operating mechanisms. Among them, the platform service function, the channel for gathering resources, the formal linkages, and the culture for sharing achievements are indispensable support mechanisms for maker-spaces. Two effective ways to promote innovation in maker-space are outlined: first, preventing interventions from external resource providers; second, building an inclusive culture of trial and error.
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Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0274307