Prototyping & Design Lab

P&D Lab at the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University

The Prototyping & Design Lab is located at Chatham University Eastside on the second floor, adjacent to the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship Hub. The Lab is open to Center Members, as well as Chatham University students, faculty and staff (regardless of gender) who are interested in designing and prototyping physical products. The Lab provides access to digital fabrication tools in an inclusive environment to inspire creativity and innovation.

The Lab features a variety of easy-to-use tools and equipment from local startups and established companies. It contains small creative and crafts materials, and flexible small-space tools such as a 3D printer, desktop CNC milling machine, heat sublimation printer & tools, 3D laser printer, sewing machines and more! . 

A variety of local subject matter experts will facilitate hands-on workshops at the Lab in addition to webinars and hours by appointment. Entrepreneurs and students can test and iterate their prototypes at the Lab with guidance from these experts. This allows them to prototype their products as a first step toward commercialization in the most efficient way using lean entrepreneurship and design thinking principles.