Design Studio / Virtual tour
Step inside the CDIE studio.
Explore the spaces where students sketch, build, discuss and refine their ideas.
Explore the studio
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Enclosed laser cutting bed
Enclosed cutting bed with safety interlock viewing canopy.
Highlighted in the room
Rapid 2D profiling and precision sheet prototyping.
Positioned along the rear louvred window wall. The enclosed Blue Elephant CO2 laser cutter offers precision cutting and engraving across acrylic, MDF, plywood, cardboard, and technical textiles with active window exhaust.
For supported sheet materials, thickness limits and cutting speeds, digital file preparation (.dxf, .ai, .svg) and Ruida DSP training and laser safety induction and exhaust extraction checklist, ask the team.
Ask about CNC and laser engravingCapabilities
Nine ways to make something.
Browse the workshop areas, then open any one of them in the room above.
Design and CAD
Electronics
3D printing
Co-working
Textiles and upholstery
Metalworking
Woodworking
CNC and Laser Engraving
Casting and Moulding
Graduate School
The two sides
Where the work happens.
Graduate School
Design and CAD, electronics, 3D printing, co-working, and textiles and upholstery.
ATC
Engineering & Prototyping Workshop: CNC machining, laser cutting, metal fabrication, and tool storage.
FAQs
Questions about the studio.
Who can use the studio?
The studio currently supports projects tied to the M.Sc. Medical Device Innovation programme. If you have a project or a collaboration in mind, contact the team to discuss how it might fit.
How do I book, and what does it cost?
Contact the team with your project, the area you need and your preferred timing, and they will explain the current arrangements. Booking routes and any charges are still being confirmed.
What if I have not used a tool before?
Ask the CDIE staff member on shift before using any equipment you are not familiar with. They will show you how to use it safely, and some areas require a safety induction first.
When is the studio open?
The CDIE team is available Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Hours for a particular area depend on staff cover, so contact the team before you plan a working session.
Where is the studio, and how do I get there?
The Design Studio is on the 2nd floor of the Kenyatta University Graduate School, off Thika Superhighway at Exit 11. Please contact the team before travelling so we can confirm where to meet you.