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Digital Modeling and Visualization Lab

See your vision in action

Discover a world of limitless possibilities at the Primo Ceschia Family Digital Modeling and Visualization Laboratory. Harnessing state-of-the-art technology and boundless creativity, this immersive space brings imaginations to life, forging stunning virtual realms that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Operating hours

Room 2261 is open 9 a.m to 8 p.m. daily and closed on university holidays. Makerspaces are closed from noon to 12:30 p.m. daily. Hours are subject to change.

Software and Equipment

  • Steam VR
  • Meta Oculus 
  • Unreal Engine – 5 and 4
  • Unity
  • Twinmotion
  • Android Studio
  • Microsoft – Mixed Reality Portal, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Office 
  • Autodesk – Max, Maya, Revit, AutoCAD 
  • Rhino 7
  • Artec Studio 17
  • Blender
  • Adobe CC – Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat
  • Notepad ++
  • Zbrush 

  • Varjo XR-3
  • VIVE Pro 2
  • Valve Index 
  • Meta Oculus Rift S 
  • Microsoft HoloLens 2 
  • Magic Leap 
  • Vive XR Elite 

  • Artech Leo
  • Artech Space Spider

Not sure where to start?

Try a free Virtual/Augmented Reality 101 workshop to get hands-on experience with the equipment.

Request lab time

Use the form to describe the project or training you’re interested in or reserve a time in the lab.

Makerspace Reservation: Digital Modeling and Visualization Lab

  • Must use an Iowa State University (@iastate.edu) address.
  • Check operating hours above.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Digital Modeling and Visualization Lab Staff

Our supervisors are here to support you and your ideas. Reach out with questions about the equipment, possibilities, and logistics of this Makerspace.

Jake Pippin,

Lab Supervisor

jpippin@iastate.edu

David Aregbe,

Student Employee

aregbed@iastate.edu

Kendra Boone,

Student Employee

kboone@iastate.edu

Nathan Church,

Student Employee

nchurch@iastate.edu

Quintin Covington,

Student Employee

gucov@iastate.edu

Benjamin Garza,

Student Employee

beng8@iastate.edu

Gabriel Kiveu,

Student Employee

gabek964@iastate.edu

Zane Lenz,

Student Employee

zanelenz@iastate.edu

Connor Livengood,

Student Employee

clive@iastate.edu

Jordan Rios,

Student Employee

jjrios@iastate.edu

Justin Rodriguez,

Student Employee

jjrodz96@iastate.edu

Elijah Smits,

Student Employee

esmits@iastate.edu