Getting Started
Education building room 270
Open 9am-5pm, M-F
If you would like access to the lab after the specified hours above, contact Brigham Haroldsen.
Come play with our laser cutters, VR gear, sewing machines, and more. It's all free for USU students.
Host events or work on personal projects. Use the space to make projects for class or just for fun.
What Happens in the Lab?
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Make mixed-reality experiences
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Sew wearable electronics
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Build interactive projects
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Play video and VR games
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Host DIY parties and game jams
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Work on class projects
Lab Manager
Cooper Sanders
Email: a02324659@usu.edu
Phone: 385-368-2199
Brigham Haroldsen
Email: brigham.haroldsen@usu.edu
Phone: 435-797-2694
Toll Free: 866-782-9301
Equipment, Gear, and Calendar
Equipment and Gear
Smart Cutter
Cricut Maker
The Cricut Maker is a smart cutter that can cut hundreds of materials, from paper and fabric to matboard, leather, and balsa wood.
Gaming
HTC Vive Pro
Equipped with SteamVR Base Station 2.0.
Steam
There is a computer with a STEAM account for gameplay.
Arcade Machine
You can play Pac-Man and other classic games on this student-built arcade machine.
Laser Cutter
Full Spectrum
The Full Spectrum Laser Cutter has a cutting area of 20" x 12". It can cut wood, acrylic, leather, fabric, and more, up to 1/4 inch. In order to use the laser cutter, you must first complete the tutorial:
Tools & Materials
Materials
The Design Lab has a variety of materials to help you get prototyping quickly! Paper, felt, colored pencils, recycled materials, and more.
Soldering Equipment
Soldering is a technique used mostly to do detailed work on circuit boards and other electronics. All the equipment is available here.
Building Sets
The Design Lab has legos and K'nex for quick prototyping or mapping ideas.
Sewing and Embroidery
Brother
The Brother SE400 Combination Computerized Sewing and 4x4 Embroidery Machine has 67 built-in stitches, 70 built-in designs, and 5 lettering fonts.
Furniture
Tables and Couches
This conference room table is available for meetings. It fits at least eight chairs. A cutting mat is available at the end of the table.