Launched in summer 2021, the Design Lab at COhatch Gateway is a space for the Ohio State and greater central Ohio community to come together to address grand challenges, accelerate innovation, engage in collaborative creation, and network with purpose. Uniquely located among workforce professionals at COhatch's coworking and office space, the Design Lab is a catalyst for creativity and connection between Ohio State and the surrounding community – a space for innovative partnerships that allow new ideas to grow and flourish.
Unlock Innovation at the Design Lab
If you've got an idea or problem to “workshop,” a team to empower, or an event to host, the Ohio State Design Lab is the environment you need. With a space that fosters collaboration and a convenient central Ohio location, the Design Lab can be the catalyst you need for meaningful collaboration.
We can provide:
- Up to 20 laptops and iPads for use in the space
- Facilitation of design thinking and prototyping sessions
- Space for up to 45 attendees
Design Thinking Sessions
Our team hosts in-person or virtual immersive design thinking sessions that accelerate innovation, empower change, and democratize transformation. Our design thinking sessions take what would typically be accomplished in a year or more of ongoing meetings and condense progress into a few hours or days. We do this by applying design thinking models from Apple and other innovation leaders, while strategically bringing the right voices to the table. We center a bias toward action and embrace an iterative and nimble approach to change.
If you have a grand challenge or opportunity or simply want to explore accelerating progress on a key initiative please reach out and we’re happy to partner or consult.
Visiting the Space
The Design Lab is located within COhatch the Gateway at 1581 North High Street.
Access
COhatch requires members to use a keycard to access the co-working space, so a member of the Ohio State team will meet you at the door to let you in and direct you to the Design Lab.
Parking
Additional visitor parking is available behind COhatch in the A and B lots for $2.50 per hour using the Park Mobile app. In the app, search for zone 69104, select Columbus, OH, and choose the duration of time you'd like to park.
Let's Get Started
Email designlab@osu.edu with a brief description of your event or idea and our team will assist in making it happen.