ABOUT
The Design POD is a makerspace and engineering design lab affiliated with Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering. It is located in the Levine Science Research Center (LSRC B110), and is home to several Engineering classes. Keycard access is from 6am to 10pm, everyday of the week. Look at staff hours for specialty equipment use.
QUICK LINKS
HOW DO I GET ACCESS?
please note: access is cleared at the end of each semester.
For students who are enrolled in a class based out of the POD:
Step 1: Enroll in the Pratt Passport: duke.is/pratt-passport
Step 2: Complete Safe and Skillful 101 module and pass quiz.
Step 3: Complete POD Orientation module and pass quiz
All Others (students who don’t have classes based here):
Use the Co-Lab or Foundry. Access to the POD will not be given for personal projects. If the Foundry or Co-Lab can’t meet your needs for classwork, email dagan.trnka@duke.edu with your professor cc’d. In your email, share why the Co-Lab or Foundry do not meet your needs. The fact that the Foundry is slightly further away is not an accepted reason. Upon approval, you will need to complete the online orientations (steps above).
CONTACT
- Email dagan.trnka@duke.edu for questions
MORE INFORMATION
Woodworking: drills, hand saw, miter saw, jigsaw, circular saw
3D Printing: Ultimaker S3 3D Printers (available via Duke 3DPrinterOS)
Hand Tools: screwdrivers, X-Acto knives, pliers
Laser Cutting: Trotec Laser Cutters (cardboard, acrylic, plywood)
Sewing: sewing machine, needles
Soldering:soldering irons, protoboards, stranded wire
Entry-level Electronics: jumper wires, breadboards, assorted sensors, Arduino boards
NOTE: Students and staff in the space will NOT open the doors for you. If you believe you should have DukeCard access to the POD, please send an email to designpod@duke.edu.
The LabRats are our student staff in the POD, and have weekly scheduled hours to assist you in your projects. They are also trained to operate different machines in this space, and are also prepared to deal with any emergency situations.
If you need any help, look for someone wearing a purple apron!
Week of Jun 30th
- There are no events scheduled during these dates.
