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Innovation, Discovery, Design, & Data Lab

IDEA Lab Access Request. Submit a proposal for access. Please note that access must be renewed each semester.

IDEA Lab Access Request

Submit a proposal for access. Please note that access must be renewed each semester.


3D Print Request Request a 3D print job. Please allow 2 business days to process.

3D Print Request

Request a 3D print job. Please allow 2 business days to process.

Reserve Design Space Reserve conference rooms & presentation spaces. Available during Library hours.

Reserve Design Space

Reserve conference rooms & presentation spaces. Available during Library hours.


Reserve Technology Space. Reserve 3D Print Lab, VR Lounge, Visualization Wall, Informatics Lab. Available during Lab hours.

Reserve Technology Space

Reserve 3D Print Lab, VR Lounge, Visualization Wall, Informatics Lab. Available during Lab hours.

Spaces and Technology

Spaces and Technology

Click for more information about each of the IDEA Lab’s technologies.


Get Help

Get Help

Finding, using or integrating our tech into your course or research project.

About the IDEA Lab

The IDEA Lab provides space and technology for collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship and supports a wide range of digital scholarship activities. The lab functions as a demonstration and prototyping site for exploring the interface between design learning, informatics, visualization, and data analytics. It features the informatics innovations and pioneering technologies that make the Grainger Engineering Library Information Center unique.

  • Only users with keycard access may enter.
  • Each person must swipe their keycard each time they enter.
  • No food is allowed (unless prior arrangements are made).


  • Email us at idealab@library.illinois.edu
  • The IDEA Lab is located on the west side of Grainger Engineering Library’s lower level.
  • The IDEA Lab is open during Grainger Engineering Library’s operating hours. Access must be approved.