About Us
The New Experimental Technology Lab (NExT Lab) is a technology-focused makerspace. We are your introduction to new disruptive technologies in design, providing hands-on access, support and resources to learn and integrate these technologies into your design projects.
Whether you are a designer, researcher or inventor, technology is rapidly shaping our future industries, so join the NExT Lab in exploring technology & design.
We currently support a variety of 3D Scanning, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies and workflows.
Along with the rest of the Makerspaces, this space and our resources are accessible to all of the University of Melbourne. Students & Researchers of all levels can access our resources by completing our training. We are open to collaboration and subject integrations with Teaching & Academics.
Our Supporters
Blum - Bringing the NExT Lab to life
Blum is proud to support the next generation of architecture, building and design students through the NExT Lab. Fundamental to Blum’s success is a focus on the latest technology and innovation, inspiring invention and fostering the future of design. Blum were therefore the perfect partner to help bring the NExT Lab to life. Featured in the NExT Lab is Blum’s AVENTOS HL equipped with SERVO-DRIVE electrical opening support system. 3D printing equipment is hidden by an expansive surface of mirrors and access to the equipment is easy and convenient with the mirrored fronts of the “Magic Box” opening as if by themselves with just a touch and close with a press of a button.
If you would like to know more about the Blum range check out their website www.blum.com
Need enrolment assistance?
Stop 1 provides enrolment and other support to Bachelor of Design and Melbourne School of Design students.