Month Offline Seattle FAQ
What is this?
Ditch your smartphone for 31 days! Use a dumb phone and join a cohort of neighbors for weekly meet-ups, creative challenges, and mutual encouragement. If not now, when?
It's part happy hour, part support group, part classroom.
This is the SECOND cohort of Month Offline Seattle - we will be doing a version of the Month Offline program (similar to the ones in DC/NYC, which are run by Offline Community, powered by Dumb.co, and encouraged by See What's Under Studio). Month Offline Seattle is organized by volunteers.
Where and when?
Meet at TBD locations in Seattle for six weeks. Details to follow on day, time, and location. Overall format:
- Week 1: Orientation / Intros / Goal Setting
- Week 2: Friction
- Week 3: Communication & Relationships
- Week 4: Making & Creativity
- Week 5: Attention & Boredom
- Week 6: Graduation*
*The cohort will vote on whether to have a public graduation event.
How much does it cost?
Details on cost TBD. There will likely be a sign-up fee to cover material costs and encourage attendance. Participants may bring their own dumb phone, or order one from Dumb.co (see below). The Dumb.co phone pricing details are TBD and will be updated when available. Month Offline may provide a discount code.
How does the Dumb.co phone work?
It's a flip phone that works with iMessage, Signal, WhatsApp, Google Messages, SMS, Uber, Spotify, and Apple Music, and has maps and 2FA. Check out the details here.
How do I get the phone?
After confirming your spot in the cohort, we'll send you instructions to order a Dumb.co phone, if desired.
How big will the group be?
We have no idea. However, we're aiming for 15–20 people. Got friends who might be interested? Invite 'em! The more the merrier!
What can I expect from the in-person meet-ups?
Group discussions and activities centered around exploring life outside of screens, tapping into creativity, and finding more joy and presence in our lives. Also, potentially snacks.
Who can I contact with questions?
Check out: https://offline.community
Or email or call us at:
MonthOfflineSeattle@proton.me
978-OFFLINE