User Information
Getting started with your project is a challenging problem, with many different solutions for every project. Understanding the best place to start can sometimes take experience and specific knowledge, but MAKE Northwestern’s goal is to help direct you to a person or place that can help you begin.
The first step in understanding where you can work on your project is understanding what kind of user you are, and what kind of work you are performing. From there, you can ask yourself a series of basic questions to determine what resources you need to access, and who to contact.
Project Needs & Requirements
Understanding the needs for your project is likely your first fabrication question, and one with a difficult answer. You should try to answer the following questions about your project:
- What materials are available?
- How is the part made?
- Where can I store and assemble my project?
User Categories
Determining what type of user you are determines which facilities are able to help you with your project. You may fall under the category of undergraduate or graduate student, staff or faculty member, or a general member of the public.
Work Categories
Understanding the type of work you are performing will help determine which facilities are available to you. You may be performing classwork, research work, personal projects, startup projects, or contact work.
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