The ISK Design & Art Centre  

The ISK Design and Art Centre is a collaborative workspace where students gain practical hands-on experience with new technologies, fabrication processes, and fine art techniques  to design and create projects. The space comprises 7 rooms each dedicated to a particular design/artistic focus. The space provides a flexible environment where learning is made physical by applying science, technology, engineering, math, and creativity to solve real world problems and pursue artistic concepts.

The work spaced are divided into modules, but each module amplifies the usefulness of the others.  The spaces are currently set for metalworking, woodworking, plastics, ceramics, computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing  (CAM) & rapid prototyping, electronics, textiles, as well as graphic design and fine arts. 

Design & Art Centre User Agreement

The safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors is a primary consideration in every activity.  The success of this program depends upon the cooperation and support of everyone. Failure to abide by these common rules and guidelines can result in loss of access to the facilities.

General Shop Safety

The hazards associated with shop work require special safety considerations.  Whether you work with metal, wood, or any other piece of equipment the potential hazards for injury can be numerous.

In case of an emergency contact any of the instructors in the Lab, DO NOT keep any injury incurred in the Lab to yourself.

Sign-in Log

Everyone is required to register and sign-in when working in the lab outside regular class time.

Personal Protection

There are several measures one must take to protect themselves from shop hazards.

Follow These Guidelines for General Lab Safety 


Download the Design Lab User Agreement Form

Certification

Certain tools and equipment require specialized training to be used by students.  Students are not allowed to use these tools unsupervised unless they have completed the relevant training and received certification. If you are interested in getting certified in a particular area please see Mr. Sudra, Mr Sucre, Ms. Gaki or Mr. Phares

ISK Design & Fabrication Lab Certification

Lab Assistants

Maciej Sudra: pmurunga@isk.ac.ke

Design and STEM

Specialty: Metalworkin & Plastics

Andrew Kay: sjuma@isk.ac.ke
Visual Arts

Specialty: Woodworking


Juan Sucre: sjuma@isk.ac.ke

Design and STEM

Specialty: Woodworking


Phares Murunga (Design TA): pmurunga@isk.ac.ke

Specialty: Metalworkin & Plastics

Nyagaki Gichia (Design TA): sjuma@isk.ac.ke

Specialty: Woodworking


Anthony: sjuma@isk.ac.ke

Specialty: Woodworking


Samuel Juma (Carpenter): sjuma@isk.ac.ke

Specialty: Woodworking