Idea Realization Lab
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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.
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! š„
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!
06/09/2025
Check out the project that Autumn made at the labs using electronics and 3D printers!!
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.
06/06/2025
Khang made a robotic mecanum car at the IRL! He used the 3D printers and Drill press. .at.depaul
06/05/2025
Check out what John made at the IRL! He used the laser cutters to make a tabletop D&D board game.
06/04/2025
An Mai Luu made some 3D printed chess and checkers sets at the IRL!
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
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!
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14 E Jackson Boulevard, Room 310
Chicago, IL
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 9pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |