One of the most exciting parts of building Collider Cafe is the opportunity to learn as we go. Ideas start as sketches, experiments, conversations and prototypes. But to build something that truly resonates with people, we also need to listen carefully to the wider public.
That is why I am particularly pleased to share that Collider Cafe has recently launched a survey with YouGov.
Working with one of the world’s leading research organisations allows us to gather meaningful insights about how people engage with science, creativity and curiosity in everyday life. The responses will help us understand what inspires people, how they interact with STEM ideas outside of formal education, and what kinds of experiences and products people find most engaging.
For a young venture like Collider Cafe, this kind of data is incredibly valuable. It gives us a clearer view of where to focus our efforts as we continue developing games, products and events that bring people and ideas together.
From Ideas to Insight
Collider Cafe has always been about experimentation. From the Science of Wine events, to the STEM jigsaws and games now available, to the ongoing development of new ideas across science, food and creativity, each step helps us understand how curiosity can be sparked in different ways.
The YouGov survey adds another important ingredient to this process. Instead of relying only on instinct, we will be able to combine creativity with evidence and insight as we shape the next phase of Collider Cafe.
Collaboration with Cardiff University
Alongside this, we are also beginning to work with Cardiff University on an exciting new idea. It builds on research from the world of linguistics and explores how academic insight can inspire playful and engaging experiences.
It is still early days, so there is more to come on that soon, but it is exactly the kind of collaboration Collider Cafe was created to encourage.
