Design & the Modern Makerspace
Boston Campus—July 6-18, 2025
Broaden your creative horizons with Northeastern’s 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art makerspace as your classroom. Faculty and makerspace staff lead students in design-thinking and ideation activities paired with hands-on learning to develop modern digital crafting techniques.
The Design & the Modern Makerspace program invites driven, creative high school students to experience how contemporary digital design and fabrication tools can expand what it’s possible for modern makers to create. Over the course of the program, students will explore printing, textiles, and jewelry making; and learn how the traditional practice of these crafts has evolved to incorporate new tools like laser cutters and 3D printers. The capstone of the program includes students completing an original project that can be used in their personal portfolio.
An Inside Look at Design & the Modern Makerspace
Learning Outcomes
During the program, students will build the following competencies:
Design thinking and ideation
Learn problem-solving approaches that focus on the needs of the user and consumer to create an innovative project vision.
3D printing
Gain competency in 3D printing by using the fused deposition model 3D printers in the makerspace to create 3D objects.
Printmaking
Create original printed designs using the risograph machine and silk screen setup.
Jewelry-making
Utilize common no-solder jewelry-making techniques such as wire wrapping, saw piercing, and simple forging.
Textiles
Use tools such as sewing machines, sergers, and lasers to create simple textile objects and garments from a pattern.
Portfolio development
Design and produce an original project based on the crafting techniques learned throughout the program. This project can be used to start or enhance a student’s portfolio.
Sample Schedule
For an in-depth look at your day-to-day activities during the two-week Design & the Modern Makerspace program, click the link below to download our full sample schedule.
This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.
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Program Tuition
The program tuition is $6,895. This includes: program tuition, course materials, housing, meals, and social activities. We strive to make our programs financially accessible. All admitted students will be considered for need-based aid, and our financial aid awards are typically in the form of scholarships or program discounts.
About Northeastern
Northeastern is a top ranking experiential research university that prides itself on academic rigor, a diverse and talented population of students and faculty, and a powerful learning model that combines the classroom experience with hands-on work experience.
Contact Us
Questions? Contact us at 617.373.2200 or precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu