About Unicorn Studios
I am Rob (a Graphic Designer), one of the founding partners of Unicorn Studios. Along with Steve (a Software Developer) and Dan (a Live Event Producer) we established the studios in June 2019. We all have freelance businesses that are based here.
We run it as a not-for-profit side project, as we identified a need for a better, more sociable, and collaborative co-working space in Ipswich. We wanted to create a place where we would actually like to work.
Our members range from artists, freelancers, business owners and fully employed remote workers.
Over the last few years we have been gradually developing the studio space to fulfil the needs of our members e.g. building a booth for phone calls and video conferencing and developing the basement as a meeting room and events space.
Our First Year
April 2019 – After decorating and building works, we were ready to open.
October 2019, – Steve and Rob were on BBC Radio Suffolk.
December 2019 – We hosted our first Xmas party with unicorn racing and piñata bashing.
Unicorn Breakfast & Zoom
Feb 2020 – Uni-cornflakes for breakfast - was our first networking event.
March 2020 – We closed the studio but organised Zoom virtual coffee mornings.
Basement Refurbished
October 2021 – Our basement space was redeveloped and opened for use.
December 2021 – Our telephone booth was installed.
Unicorn Membership Growth
September 2022 – Our 30th monthly member joins the studio.
October 2022 – The new website is launched.
November 2022 – Rob O’ Vac joins the team and works through the night to keep the floors clean.
Games and Challenges
January 2023 – Games night at the studio - what a great laugh!
April 2023 – James and Rob both run marathons.
May 2023 – Celebrating our first European
Co-Working Day.
Landmark Birthday
January 2024 – New decals adorn the studio windows and entrance.
April 2024 – Beautiful artwork from local artist Laurel Warren hung on the studio to brighten those plain walls.
May 2024 – For our 5th Birthday party, we visited Storico Pizza restaurant. A night to remember.
Our Facilities
Unicorn Studios has everything you need from a co-working space - a friendly, supportive community, super-fast WiFi and great coffee.
We are located in the heart of Ipswich with good transport links, nearby parking and easy access to local amenities.
History of The Unicorn, Ipswich
The Unicorn Inn, 1886
A sketch of the Unicorn Inn, Ipswich in 1886. Initially, it was a hotel that was part of a large brewery complex, owned by Nathaniel Catchpole & Co.
Diamond Jubilee, 1897
In 1897, The Unicorn and the surrounding streets were decorated to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
The Unicorn Brewery
The Unicorn Brewery was used as offices/studios in the 1980s & 1990s, then it remained empty for years before being refurbished as flats.
Present Day
Alongside our beloved studio, The Unicorn building now houses a number of businesses, including an escape rooms and wedding shop.
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