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The Center for Design

A laboratory for creativity at Hampshire College

A resource for everyone.

A welcoming space for all. Whether it’s through a course, student group, independent project, or shop therapy, no experience is necessary and all pursuits are welcome.

How the c4d fosters creativity
Students at work and play
Students working on pearl millet thresher prototype

Explore the possibilities.

The nuts and bolts of using the center.

How to get involved
Student on metal rocking bench

Your laboratory for inspiration.

See what you can do with our capabilities and equipment.

the toolbox
Full project gallery

The Center for Design has fostered unbounded exploration in the MAKING realm since opening its doors in 1996– always as a campus wide transdisciplinary resource for all.  The Center for Design is a legacy program of the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Foundation which generously funded its inception and operation for many years, with a special focused in assistive technology and universal design for much of its history.
Explore the possibilities.

 

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