Welcome to a new way of collaborating

As CSU’s only interdisciplinary makerspace focused on Design Thinking, the Nancy Richardson Design Center is changing the way we understand, create, partner, and grow. Our facility opened in January 2019 with the goal of bringing together everyone – from any major, discipline and age – through design thinking and modern technologies to solve problems facing the world today.

Looking to become a mentor? Apply to the new RDC Authorized Volunteer Program.

CSU students, faculty, staff, and life-long learners who are not currently enrolled in a course with lab access, can purchase RDC Fabrication Labs Access Membership in the Prototype Lab (RDC Room 123) with RamCash or online via credit card at https://rdc-colostate.nbsstore.net/lab-memberships. Visit our Make page for more information.

How We Promote Design Thinking

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64 different majors/concentrations with all 8 colleges represented in Intro to Design Thinking
22 different Toolbox courses offered to anyone interested in hands-on learning, both within and outside of our fabrication labs
74 community partners throughout the region

Opportunities to connect, learn, and grow

Be a Maker

Make it yours! Get your RDC Lab Access Membership today for all five fabrication labs.

A design student using the miter saw in the Wood Lab

Design Thinking Curriculum

See current classes available and learn more about how a Certificate in Design Thinking adds value to any degree.

Innovation Fund

For the RDC to be successful, we’re dependent on donations from people like you who believe in the power of Design Thinking.

Design students being taught by an instructor

Events at the RDC

From world-renowned creative thinkers to one-of-a-kind art exhibits, the RDC serves up an engaging array of events.