Socratica is an interdisciplinary collective of builders, learners, and thinkers, brought together by a shared love of curiosity, craft, and community. Since its beginnings in Waterloo, it’s grown from a local gathering into a near-global presence, with nodes in cities like Vancouver, Montreal, San Francisco, and Singapore.

I was lucky to stumble upon Socratica during my very first year at Waterloo. Since then, it has became a cornerstone of my university experience.

Over time, I’ve contributed to the community not just as an attendee and host, but also as a designer whenever I could lend a hand. Through this work, I’ve seen firsthand how thoughtful design significantly reflects and reinforces a sense of belonging within this ever-growing community.