AWARD YEAR
2015
CATEGORY
Play & Learning
GOALS
Quality Education
KEYWORDS
work, recycling, infrastructure
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
Betaversity
WEBSITE
https://betaversity.com/betabox/
BETABOX
a rentable shipping container equipt with prototyping equipment to enable creativity on campus
A BetaBox is a custom prototyping lab, kitted out with 3D printers, laser cutters, scanners and other cutting edge design equipment to encourage and enable entrepreneurial creativity among students. The self-contained makerspaces can currently be found on campuses across North Carolina, where Betaversity was founded. Universities, colleges and businesses are able to rent and customize the labs which can then host classes, events, conferences and community outreach projects. All rentals include the services of Betaversity experts who can assist students with projects and teach workshops. BetaBox provides a self-contained hub that cultivates a sense of community and creativity – and since all the tools are collected in one place, students don’t need to waste time or lose momentum searching out equipment and booking in lab time.