RISD Co-Works Research Lab
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CLOSED MARCH 22-30

for Spring Break

See homepage for updates and new spring semester hours.

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Spring 2025

Welcome

Co-Works Research Lab is RISD’s learning and research center for interdisciplinary making. As part of the Strategic Partnerships division, we foster experimentation with emerging and traditional technologies through divisional research initiatives, industry collaborations, and peer instruction through our tutoring program.

Updates

Co-Works is navigating challenges from 60% reduced staffing this year:

  • Lab hours and appointment capacity is 40% less than in previous years.

  • Some equipment and training are unavailable.

  • Unavailable equipment will not be displayed on Penji scheduling.

  • Response times are unavoidably extended. Thanks for your patience.

  • No capacity for support requests outside of our established programs.

We continue to offer training and access to all students, staff and faculty through our tutoring program but are not resourced as an “all-campus” shop or service provider. Co-Works is not responsible for making and technical support needs of outside courses and departments. See FAQs below for more details.

Spring Hours

  • Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
    9:30 am-12:30 pm | 2-5 pm | 6:30-9:30 pm

  • Tue
    9:30 am-12:30 pm | 6:30-9:30 pm

  • Sat & Sun
    11 am-8 pm

  • Closed during crit weeks and school holidays

    Closed Spring Break March 22-30

How to Get Started

Tutoring & Training

  • Tutors help with software, 3D modeling, coding and more.

  • Tutors provide training across a wide range of equipment.

  • Open to all RISD students, staff and faculty.

  • Schedule appointments through Penji.

Equipment Access

  • Train and pass a test to gain equipment reservation access.

  • Testing applies to all RISD students, staff and faculty.

  • Trained elsewhere? You may take a test without retraining.

  • Tests must be retaken every school year to maintain access.

  • Make reservations though Penji.

Questions & Scheduling Help

  • Visit the lab or call during open hours.

  • Co-Works Help Line: (401) 277-4832

  • See FAQs below.

Frequently Asked Questions