RDC Events A collaborative gathering place for hosting ideas.
Organize your next meeting, exhibit, or celebration!
The Nancy Richardson Design Center was built to accommodate. Create a memorable event with our modern, flexible event spaces, advanced audio/visual systems, and reconfigurable exhibition walls.
To host an event at the RDC, please fill out and submit an Event Request Form.
Note: All event requests must be sent a minimum of two weeks prior to the proposed date. Please allow up to 2-3 business days for a follow-up email to confirm space availability.
Host a memorable meeting, exhibit, or celebration Customizable spaces for maximum accommodation.
RDC Design Exchange
The Design Exchange is located at the front entrance of the building. This space serves as a central terminal to study, relax, and rendezvous.
RDC 101: Seats 60-90 | Maximum capacity: 90
RDC Ideation Lab
The Ideation Lab is dedicated to high-tech digital research through augmented and virtual reality. This room is equipped with a Room Scale VR system.
RDC 120: Seats 32 | Maximum capacity: 50
RDC Fabrication Lab Workshop
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Host a workshop or demonstration in the Prototyping Lab. This workshop contains ample space for collaborative projects and meetings.
RDC 123: Seats 16 (Stools) | Maximum capacity: 58
Design Thinking Classrooms
Three different RDC Design Thinking Classrooms are equipped with advanced audio/video systems and can be rearranged to fit your specific needs.
RDC 121: Seats 66 | Maximum capacity: 70
RDC 312: Seats 48 | Maximum capacity: 65
RDC 313: Seats 48 | Maximum capacity: 68
Seminar/Conference Room
Present your ideas with confidence. This space is equipped with an advanced audio/visual system and remote conferencing capabilities.
RDC 304: Seats 12 | Maximum capacity: 20
RDC Outdoor Spaces
Bring your event outdoors! The RDC Terraces are great opportunities to enjoy nature for your celebrations, work retreats, or warm weather team meetings.
Upper Terrace: Seats 12 (4 Tables) | Outdoor
Lower Terrace: Seats 12 (4 Tables) | Outdoor
Oasis Courtyard: Open Space | Outdoor
Previous events at the RDC
RDC Design Exchange
RED{DRESS} Apparel Design Exhibition
Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition (CIIPE)
RED(AGAIN) Apparel Design Exhibition
Social Justice for the Arts (SJTA)
2023 Fort Collins Modern Quilt Fest
Demonstrations and Workshops
CSU College of Business: Global Business Academy
Poudre School Distrtict Workshop: Drawing with Fire
CSU Design & Merchandising: Fashion FUNdamentals
OtterCares Foundation: NoCO IgnitED
Virtual Reality
RamReality Cyberbiosecurity Hackathon
CSU College of Business High School Entrepreneurs