Press Information
Hackerspace Stockholm
updated: March 2026
as a space getting started, we are reliant on press, news & other organizations for support in reaching new members, and we welcome interviews, questions & features! please mail to schedule talks, interviews, arrange visits, or just for more information!
| mail address | root@hacksthlm.se |
1. Name & Identity
"Stockholm Hackerspace"
The name is always written in full on first reference. On subsequent references within the same piece, "the space* or "the hackerspace" (lowercase) are acceptable.
Short-form / Username
"HACKSTHLM" & "HACKSTHLM.SE"
Used as a display name, username, and logotype. Always written in all-caps with no spaces. Do not write it as "Hacksthlm", "hacksthlm", or "HACK STHLM".
What we are
- a community of hackers, working to build a space together!
What we are NOT
- Do not call us a "startup", "company", "tech lab", or "innovation hub".
- Do not describe us as a coworking space. We are a member-run community space.
- We are not affiliated with any university, accelerator, or corporation.
- We ARE affiliated with IX datorklub & SEC-T Security Conference
2. Description
"" - short
"" - medium
"" - long
"For Hackers, By Hackers" - informal
Depending on when, where & length, we go between these few descriptions! Use these as our one-liners, meta descriptions & bios
3. About
Stockholm Hackerspace is a soon-to-be a member-run community space located in Slakthusområdet, Stockholm.
TBD - what we do, what members do, events, etc
4. Core Values
| Value | Summary |
| By Hackers, For Hackers | Our space is built entirely by our members! |
| You Break it, You Fix It | We keep old hardware running, because we have the tools & the knowhow! Right To Repair is baked into our culture! |
| Do Cool Shit | |
| Open Source Everything | |
| Help A Hacker Out |
5. Location
Slakthusområdet, Stockholm, Sweden.
(Exact address available on request — do not publish the street address without confirmation.
6. Brand Voice
Tone
Casual, Direct, Pragmatic, Inclusive. A bit technical, we are hackers & practicioners! But we aim to be understood quickly by those who need to know
Good Example
- "Local hackers in Stockholm doing weird and wonderful things."
- "A place to work on projects you couldn't do alone."
- "Stockholm's DIY tech community."
Bad Example
- "Local hackers in Stockholm doing weird and wonderful things."
- "A place to work on projects you couldn't do alone."
- "Stockholm's DIY tech community."
Avoid
- Overclaiming: "Sweden's largest hackerspace", "Europe's premier maker community", etc.
- Corporate framing: "leveraging innovation", "disrupting the maker space", "synergistic community"
- Diminishing framing: "just a hobby club", "amateur engineers"
7. Referring To Members
Members go by handles (usernames), not real names. Unless they have explicitly consented to be named in press, please default to their handles. This also goes for our photo policy - please ask for permission before taking photos of our members, their projects & their space!
Organizers
| Handle | Role | Bio |
| erlern | Big Boss | TBD |
| talyz | External Infra | TBD |
| superminaren | Internal Infra | TBD |
| pan | Community, Web Graphics | TBD |
Noteable Helpers
| Handle | Role | Bio |
| mitch | TBD | |
| psychad | TBD | |
| thermia | TBD | |
| mel | TBD |
When quoting founders & helpers, use their handle as the primary identifier, unless otherwise indicated: *Erlern, co-founder of Stockholm Hackerspace, said…*
8. Logo Usage
Rules:
- Minimum display size: 24 px height.
- Do not recolour, stretch, rotate, or add effects to the logo.
- Do not place the logo on backgrounds that reduce legibility without checking contrast.
- Do not use the logo to imply endorsement of a product or service.
For asset requests, contact root@hacksthlm.se.
9. Color Palette
Main Colors
| Color Name | Hex Code | Color | Usage |
| Rose | #be8798 | Primary brand accent, links, CTAs | |
| Rose Light | #daa8b8 | Hover states, secondary accent | |
| Rose Dim | #a06478 | Muted brand elements | |
| Background | #120608 | Site base / dark canvas | |
| Text Primary | #f5e4ea | Body text on dark | |
| Green | #84ccaa | Online/active status | |
| Call To Action | #e8c97a | Caution, Founders tier badge | |
| Error | #d97a8e | Alerts, error states |
Membership Colors
| Color Name | Hex Code | Color |
| Remote | #8a7076 | |
| Member | #be8798 | |
| Full | #daa8b8 | |
| Founder | #e8c97a |
10. Typography
Primary typeface: Noto Sans JP (Google Fonts)
https://fonts.google.com/noto/specimen/Noto+Sans/
- Headings: weight 700, uppercase, tight letter-spacing
- Subheadings: weight 600, uppercase
- Body: weight 400, mixed case
- Monospace used for code, addresses, and technical values
If Noto Sans JP is unavailable, use any neutral sans-serif (e.g. Inter, IBM Plex Sans, or system-ui).
11. Membership
Membership funds the space, keeps the machines running, and keeps the coffee hot.
We have four membership tiers:
Remote — 111 SEK/month. Access to community channels, no physical access.
Member — 333 SEK/month. Full 24/7 space access and shared equipment.
Full— 666 SEK/month. Everything in Member, maximum involvement.
Founders — 1 337 SEK/month. Limited to a certain spots. Founding-era supporters who make the space happen.
The 1337 price point is intentional — it's leet (1337) in hacker culture.
12. Sponsorship
Sponsoring Stockholm Hackerspace means directly funding a community-run hackerspace in Stockholm. Your money keeps the lights on, the machines running, and the community growing. We keep sponsorship simple, honest, and non-extractive — for both sides.
We accept sponsors to help cover running costs (rent ~25 000 SEK/month, power, internet, equipment). Sponsor tiers:
| Tier | Price |
| Bronze | X SEK/month |
| Silver | X SEK/month |
| Gold | X SEK/month |
| Partner | Custom |
What sponsorship is — and isn't
We're a community, not an agency. Sponsorship funds the space — it doesn't buy influence over it. These rules protect our members, our independence, and ultimately the value that makes sponsoring us worthwhile in the first place
What sponsors can do
- Using "Sponsor of Stockholm Hackerspace" in your own marketing materials
- Having your logo displayed on our website and in the space
- Attending sponsored events and co-branded workshops
- Getting a receipt / underlag for your accounting
- Suggesting equipment or project ideas (we decide what we build)
What sponsors cannot do
- Influencing editorial, technical, or community decisions
- Requiring us to endorse your products or services
- Accessing member-only areas, systems, or communications
- Placing restrictions on what members can build or discuss
- Using the space or our member list for sales or recruitment without separate hire agreement
- Sub-contracting or white-labelling the sponsorship to a third party
We reserve the right to decline, pause, or return a sponsorship at any time if we believe it conflicts with our values or community wellbeing — without owing a reason. Likewise, sponsors may cancel at any time with 30 days notice. Prepaid amounts for the notice period are non-refundable. These terms are in the spirit of keeping the space genuinely independent.
13. Fact Sheet
| Founded | 2026 |
| Type | Non-profit member-run organisation |
| Location | Slakthusområdet, Stockholm |
| Size | ~164 m² |
| Language | Swedish and English |
| Press contact | root@hacksthlm.se |
| Press response time | 1–2 business days |
| Website | hacksthlm.se |
| Discord | discord.gg/nhe3ydHf |
14. What We Do
What Our Members Do
- Self-hosting and local server infrastructure
- Repairing Tools, Jailbreaking & DRM removal
- CTF (Capture the Flag) security competitions
- Open source software and hardware development
- 3D printing and fabrication
- Amateur radio, Meshtastic, and SDR (software-defined radio)
- Electronics and PCB design
- Community events and workshops
Community Events
- LAN parties
- Raves, Parties & Late Night DJ Sessions
- Mass Repair
- Themed Get togethers (EG gameboy hacking night)
- Computer Club Meets
- CCC, SEC-T & other conference planning
- Workshops
15. What is a Hacker?
You can call yourself a hacker if you enjoy the intellectual challenge of creatively overcoming the limitations of software systems, electronic hardware (mostly digital electronics), to achieve novel and clever outcomes.
16. Press
For permissions, corrections, or interview requests: root@hacksthlm.se
HACKSTHLM — Stockholm Hackerspace — Slakthusområdet