Wanger Family Fab Lab Art Institute of Chicago Black Creativity Innovation Studio

1. 3 WAYS OF MAKING
WANGER FAMILY FAB LAB
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
BLACK CREATIVITY INNOVATION STUDIO
Institutionalizing the Maker Movement

2. WANGER FAMILY FAB LAB
A trip to the FAB Lab at the Museum of
Science and Industry in Chicago

3. Room Design
Wall Storage
Open Ceiling
Workbenches by Gladiator
Work Zone is Uncarpeted

4. Recessed Lighting
Power Flexibility
Access to Ductwork for Ventilation

5. Traditional Workbench
Computer Training Area
Carpet for noise control

6. Wanger Family Fab Lab
• 1800 Square Feet
• Grant Funded “Museum-based STEM initiatives are
supported by corporate,
civic and philanthropic
leaders”
• Extension of museum-based
science education programs
Safety Goggle Rack

7. BLACK CREATIVITY INNOVATION STUDIO
“Pop-Up” innovation at the Museum of
Science and Industry in Chicago

8. Room Design
Large Room Divided into Smaller Space
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Vinyl Printed Dividers
Worktables and storage racks from Costco
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9. Room Design
Gallery of Objects Made In Studio
Use of Inexpensive
or Recycled
Material
Waiting Area for Next Class

10. Room Design
Gallery of Objects Made In Studio
Staff Drill, Cut or Glue Items
Use of Inexpensive
or Recycled
Material
Waiting Area for Next Class

11. Black Creativity Innovation Studio
• Short Term
• Creatively Funded
• Program Every 30 Minutes
• Considered “Analog”
MakerSpace
• 300 visitors in the first week
Relies on Volunteers

12. 3D PRINTING WITH TOM BURTONWOOD
Mass Producing Antiquities at the Art Institute
of Chicago

13. Room Design
Work Area Is Uncarpeted
Classroom Setting
Windows Onto Hall Generate Interest
Vitrines for Permanent Display

14. Extension of the Artist-In-Residency Program
Showcases objects from the Museum’s Collection

15. Demonstration of Both Scanning and Printing
Showcases Concepts Rather Than “Hands-On”

16. 3D Printing with Tom Burtonwood
• Part of Family Programing Outreach
• Grant Funded
• Program 3x a Week
• Demonstration Only