“The dpict studio space invites participants into an energy of curiosity, openness, ease, and agency. People breathe easily in this space, surrounded by art supplies and plants and books, with access to tea and coffee and couches, and among so many surfaces for doodling or documenting. There is always a gentle sense that things could happenhere, and that you are welcome to be a part of it. The vibe is simply and uniquely inviting, and there are so many ways to set up the space to accommodate different groups and purposes, from planning meetings to community gatherings.

The dpict studio space is an absolutely ideal container for group process and engagement.  I have facilitated and participated in trainings, workshops, community meetings, classes, and full-day retreats in this space, and have attended many intergenerational parties and celebrations as well. The endlessly flexible whiteboards enable a level of visual sense making that has qualitatively changed the way that I plan and facilitate group learning, reflection, visioning, strategy, and decision-making. It is a joy to plan and carry out facilitated events in the studio; curiosity comes easy, and participants are able to track and trace the collective learning over the course of the event.  The studio is a special place, designed and equipped in such a way that invites creativity, respect, and openness, and that enables facilitators to focus on listening to and moving with the energy, questions, and knowledge in the room.”

—Jen Sandler, Director, UMass Alliance for Community Transformation, and Facilitator with The STOKE Collective.