Maker Spaces

Discover, create, make.

About Us

Welcome to the Maker Spaces run by the Melbourne School of Design (MSD), located in the Glyn Davis Building. The Maker Spaces include a range of specialised workshops and facilities that provide students and staff with access to state-of-the-art machines and tools in purpose-built collaborative spaces that are supported by expert technicians. The Maker Spaces aim to provide everything you need to build your projects and improve your skills. Explore these spaces via the links on this page.

Explore the Maker Spaces

Fab Lab

Access to digital fabrication technology services.
MSD Robotics Lab

The MSD Robotics Lab is an advanced experimental fabrication facility.
NExT Lab

3D printing, 3D Scanning, Mixed Reality and more - NExT LAB is your introduction to new technologies in design, providing access, training, support and resources for you to learn and use in your design projects.
Machine Workshop

Access to machinery to work with timber, foam, plastics and aluminium.
Media Hub

large format printing, scanning and technology loans
Photo Studio

Photo studio and equipment for professional photography.
Forbo Model Making Space

Model making and storage space located in the Glyn Davis Building.
Baldwin Spencer Makerspace

Model making and storage space located in the Baldwin Spencer Building.

Explore Our Technology

Services to You

Each of the following Maker Spaces provide Bureau Services specific to their technology and facilities. Before heading to a Maker Space, it is recommended to explore our technology and equipment loan services below.

Maker Space	Fab Lab	Fab Lab	Fab Lab	Robotics Lab

Material	PLA	Resin	HP Jet Fusion	Robotic 3D Printing
Use Case	Quick models	High quality models	High resolution textured colour models	Clay and plastic experimental models. All Robotics Lab Services are Self Service.

Maker Space	Fab Lab	Fab Lab	Robotics Lab

Process	3 -Axis CNC Router	4 -Axis CNC Router	Robotic Milling
Use Case	Large models	Small multi-sided geometries	Experimental foam milling All Robotics Lab Services are Self Service.

Maker Space	Fab Lab	Fab Lab
Process	Laser Cutter	Metal Laser Cutter
Use Case	Card, MDF, Plywood, Perspex	Metals

Self Service

Each of the following Maker Spaces are dedicated to supporting you through their specific Self Service technology and facilities. Before heading to a Maker Space, it is recommended to explore our technology below.