Communication Design Studio
Develop your skills in print and digital visual communication in the Communication Design Studio.
You’ll have access to the tools and equipment needed for:
- Risograph printing
- Cutting
- Binding
- Finishing
Things to Know
Access
You’ll have access to the Communication Design Studio if you are currently enrolled in COMD courses.
If you aren’t currently enrolled in COMD courses, and would like access to the Communication Design Studio, submit a Shops + Studios Access and Support Request. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Facilities
- Communication Design Studio
- Riso Room
Equipment
- Risograph printers
- Button making machine (1.25″)
- Mac studio computers
- Tabloid size scanners
- Paper trimmers
- Electric stack cutter
- Long-reach and booklet staplers
- Corner cutting machines (round or 45° angle)
- Paper drill
- Various paper punches, including 1/8″, 1/4″, half-moon, and slot
- Manual creasing machine
- Manual perforating machine
- Plastic comb binding machine
- Metal wire coil binding machine (3:1 and 2:1 sizes)
- Presses for glue binding by hand (double-fan press and padding press)
- Rulers, T-squares, and measuring tools
- Knives
- Folding tools (choice of natural bone, plastic, or wood)
- Bookbinding awls
- Variety of other small handheld tools and supplies