The Analog Loop

A few years ago, I was in a high-stakes marketing career in Dubai, running big brand activations and living on my screen. After years of burnout, I made a decision: step back and get back in touch with myself. In 2024, I moved to Seattle.Starting over in a new country meant starting over socially, too. I wanted friends, and I wanted a third space of my own, somewhere that wasn’t home or work. When I couldn’t find it, I built it. That’s how The Analog Loop was born.We’re a Seattle community built around screen-free, hands-on connection. We host analog events and workshops, run regular hobby clubs, and organize community craft challenges like our Augtober crochet challenge, Drawtober, and a steps challenge, so people can make things alongside each other all month long.Our idea is simple: bring people back together like we did in the 90s. Make something with your hands. Talk to the person next to you. Spend a few hours away from your phone, and leave with something you made and maybe a new friend.Today, The Analog Loop has more than 1, 200 members, and our events are designed for people who want to meet others without the awkwardness of a networking mixer. Whether you’ve been here for years or just moved to town, there’s a seat at the table for you.