Ryerson University – Ryerson Makers

Ryerson University has a long history of making and building. That tradition continues to this day. Our work ranges from biomedical research to fashion. We have developed learning “zones” as a new approach to education. One such zone is the Design Fabrication Zone (DFZ) which is an interdisciplinary hub for design/fabrication, innovation and entrepreneurship. It is a joint venture between the School of Interior Design and the Department of Architectural Science. The DFZ facilitates incubation and acceleration of ideas and strategically propels design learning and 3D production towards construction and/or business innovation. We have 10 zones up and running including a Digital Media Zone, a Fashion Zone and a Biomedical Zone. A Science Zone is being developed and many more are on the way.

Ryerson students have opportunities to learn and build things to be used. For example, our robotics are being deployed in Egypt to assist in archaeological digs, our canine devices are being deployed for search and rescue and our biomedical experiments are being deployed on the International Space Station. Ryerson Makers are making a difference and are making our mark on the future.