Creative Innovation Lab

Explore the cutting-edge possibilities of technology in the Creative Innovation Lab! This innovative lab in DCIH 260 is home to unique tools like 3D printers capable of silicone molding, a Lightboard recording, video production, and tools for creating podcasts. The lab serves as a hub for workshops, research, and creative experimentation. Whether you're interested in hands-on fabrication, documenting best practices, or integrating tech into educational content, the Creative Innovation Lab is where ideas come to life.

Visitors can tour the space, discover ongoing projects, and see how technology is being used to push boundaries in learning and design. From self-driven research to collaborative development, the Creative Innovation Lab is a showcase of what's possible when creativity meets tech.

Collaboration

The Creative Innovation Lab is a dynamic, interdisciplinary space designed to foster collaboration among students from diverse academic backgrounds.

It serves as a hub where ideas converge, encouraging teamwork across academic fields.

By bringing together varied perspectives, the lab cultivates a rich environment for shared learning and creative synergy.

Innovation

This lab empowers faculty and students to explore bold concepts, experiment with emerging technologies, and co-create solutions to real-world challenges.

With access to cutting-edge tools and resources, students are encouraged to push boundaries and transform imaginative ideas into impactful projects.

Innovation here is not just encouraged—it’s expected.

Empowerment

The Creative Innovation Lab promotes design thinking and cross-disciplinary exploration, helping students build confidence in their creative abilities and problem-solving skills.

It’s a space where curiosity is celebrated, and faculty and students are supported in becoming the next generation of changemakers and innovators.

Community

At its core, the Creative Innovation Lab is a community—a welcoming environment where students connect, share, and grow together.

It nurtures a culture of mutual respect, inclusivity, and support, where every voice is valued and diverse ideas are embraced.

Through events, mentorship, and peer collaboration, the lab builds lasting relationships that extend beyond the classroom.

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3D Printing

Policy

We believe in artistic expression, however, no one will be permitted to use the 3D printers to create material that is:

Prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses a threat to the well-being of others.
Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the university's educational environment.
In violation of another person's intellectual property rights.

Our 3D printing services may only be used for lawful purposes.

All students, faculty, and staff must present a valid GVSU ID and email address, along with a valid 3D print file, in person to submit a print request.

Information

To ensure capacity and availability of printing to the GVSU community, singular files must be under 12 hours when submitted. For class assignments or educational prints, students, faculty, and staff may submit a state of reasoning if believed that a special circumstance requires more time.
In one single order, each file request is limited to 5 similar/related files. (For example, 5 parts of a file that you’re making, or 5 replicas of a keychain.)
All patrons must pick up their previous order prior to submitting a new order. There may not be two orders for the same person in the queue at one time.
Class or educational prints require at least 3 business days (Monday through Friday, not including the day submitted) to assure that they can be completed before the assignment due date. An electronic submission of the assignment proof will be needed.