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The Design Visualization Lab (VizLab) is a collaborative space for creating shared design experiences through visual and immersive media. The VizLab offers an expanding suite of contemporary and emerging tools, including high-end photography and lighting, 3D scanning, and extended reality equipment. The lab encourages cross discipline collaboration, experimentation, and the use of visualization as a process tool – enabling ideas to be explored, tested, and experienced together.

access

  • The VizLab is open during typical SoAD lab operating hours.
  • No training is required to use the space and photo light cubes but please pay attention to signage and written instructions within the space.
  • Please complete the VizLab Orientation module on Brightspace, within the the SoAD Labs and Workshops course in order to reserve use of the space, and access to the continuous backdrop setup, lighting, and light modifiers.
  • See details below for access to specific equipment.

general lab use policies

  • No food or liquids
  • No fabrication is permitted in order to keep the space, backdrops, and equipment clean
  • No personal project or material storage is permitted

Ready-to-Use (RTU) policy

The lab itself and each equipment setup has a defined Ready-to-Use (RTU) state. Each user is required to return what they use to this state when done:

space RTU

  • clear all models, tools, and materials.

photo light cube RTU

  • powered off / unplugged.
  • interior clear
  • wiped-down with Windex and paper towel

continuous backdrop and lighting RTU

  • roll-up backdrop
  • turn-off and unplug lighting

need help?

For general help in the moment, please seek out anyone on the SoAD Labs Technical Staff team.

Please reach out to Haley Dando specifically [dandoh@wit.edu]:

  • to schedule an orientation to the space
  • to request use of specific equipment
  • to schedule one-on-one model photo workshop time for guidance on how to elevate your work.
  • to report issues or provide feedback