The Design/Create/Innovate Lab (DCI) is a makerspace that supports interdisciplinary learning among all Chapman University students, staff, and faculty. This space aims to inspire the next generation of makers as well as provide the tools and resources to innovate, create, and bring ideas to life. This space provides all users with access to a wide variety of equipment to meet all of their design and fabrication needs.
For Chapman students, staff, and faculty who are interested in using the DCI Lab, visit dci-lab.chapman.edu for more information and tutorials.
The Prototyping Lab is where most users start their journey in the DCI Lab, typically coming in to 3D print something for class, learn how to make a sticker, or try the embroidery machine for the first time. Because much of the equipment in the Prototyping Lab is less intimidating, it provides a more accessible entry for students that come from outside of the engineering department. Since this lab houses high end additive manufacturing equipment, it allows users of the space to experiment with technologies that in many cases are not available outside of industry or research.
