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Idea Realization Lab DePaul's student makerspaces and maker community. IRL1 (Loop) and IRL2 (Lincoln Park).

The Idea Realization Lab (IRL) is a student community that promotes thinking through making. IRL encourages people to practice crafting knowledge, finding problems through improvisation, and taking ownership of their community through direct engagement.

Prof. Devin Bell and students are building some awesome puppets and sets in IRL1 for his stop motion film "Failed Monste...
07/29/2026

Prof. Devin Bell and students are building some awesome puppets and sets in IRL1 for his stop motion film "Failed Monster Hunters." Great stuff from Devin and students Simone Kessler, Margaret Wang, and Ilei Benson! 🎥

06/10/2025

HAPPY TOOLSDAY EVERYONE!!!!! This week we wanted to show off our bambu 3D printers. Stop by the lab before we close for the summer and make a fun print!

Check out the project that Autumn made at the labs using electronics and 3D printers!!
06/09/2025

Check out the project that Autumn made at the labs using electronics and 3D printers!!

Armin made an AI mirror that uses vision to project and overlay real time effects, description and feedback! He used var...
06/07/2025

Armin made an AI mirror that uses vision to project and overlay real time effects, description and feedback! He used various machines at the IRL to make this cool project.

Khang made a robotic mecanum car at the IRL! He used the 3D printers and Drill press. .at.depaul
06/06/2025

Khang made a robotic mecanum car at the IRL! He used the 3D printers and Drill press. .at.depaul

Check out what John made at the IRL! He used the laser cutters to make a tabletop D&D board game.
06/05/2025

Check out what John made at the IRL! He used the laser cutters to make a tabletop D&D board game.

An Mai Luu made some 3D printed chess and checkers sets at the IRL!
06/04/2025

An Mai Luu made some 3D printed chess and checkers sets at the IRL!

Need professional photos of your IRL-made projects? Now is your chance! Come to Photo Shoot Day to get photos of your pr...
05/07/2025

Need professional photos of your IRL-made projects? Now is your chance! Come to Photo Shoot Day to get photos of your projects and meet other makers!

05/05/2025
Join us in the lab for our first after hours event! An IRL movie night, one happening in each lab this quarter. Join us ...
05/02/2025

Join us in the lab for our first after hours event! An IRL movie night, one happening in each lab this quarter.

Join us for the first one this week!

Address

14 E Jackson Boulevard, Room 310
Chicago, IL
60604

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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+13123621451

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