6 Best {Creative Co-Working Spots}
Park your laptop at one of these collaborative spaces.
Words by Sam Lauron
East Austin is a hotbed for creative workers. Whether a freelancer, solopreneur, remote employee or executive, everyone needs an accessible workspace that can be collaborative and enjoyable.
east side collective
Founded by three design businesses, east side collective is a coworking space for fellow designers, developers, builders, engineers, and artists. The modern, open space provides plenty of design inspiration and offers a little something for everyone: dedicated desks, open seating, or day pass options.
eastsidecollective.com | 2400 E Cesar Chavez St. #302
Soma Vida
With a focus on the wellness industry, Soma Vida’s space is all about cultivating a healthy work-life balance. A membership at Soma Vida includes access to onsite wellness perks like yoga and meditation classes as well as events that encourage connection within the wellness community.
somavida.net | 2324 E Cesar Chavez St.
Createscape
Does content creation take up part of your day-to-day tasks? A co-working membership at Createscape comes with access to a photo studio, complete with all the necessary equipment like lighting and backdrops. Photographers, marketers, or any other type of content creators can be sure that all of the content produced at this workspace will be nothing short of professional.
createscapework.co | 701 Tillery St. #12
CRAFT
Austin’s go-to crafting studio is more than just a space to get messy. In addition to open crafting hours and DIY workshops, the creative outpost also offers co-working memberships. For the budget-friendly price of $60 a month, CRAFT is ideal for creative types who are looking for a casual set up in a welcoming environment.
madeatcraft.com | 4704 E Cesar Chavez St.
Reset
Reset uses an innovative approach to co-working by taking over restaurant and bar spaces during the day to be utilized as workspace. The startup offers a flexible way to get work done, with options that include dropping in for the day or unlimited memberships. Reset currently has two locations: one at Tillery Kitchen & Bar on Cesar Chavez and the other at Nightcap in Clarksville.
hitreset.io | 3201 E Cesar Chavez St.
Work Well
As the name implies, Work Well is focused on creating a relaxed and resourceful space for people to produce their best work. Members at Work Well can get in some midday exercise with the onsite workout area, get creative in the podcast studio, or enjoy free cold brew, kombucha, and beer on tap: whatever gets the creative juices flowing. A few additional amenities include massage chairs, a putting green, and nearby hike and bike trails.
eastaustincoworking.com | 5323 Levander Lp.
