Design at the Makerplace

The Makerplace offers design resources including templates, guides, access to computers with pre-loaded software and more. 

Design Templates

Need to add an initial to a cutting board? Searching for a quick graphic for a teacher gift? Design templates and premade designs are ready to use for various Makerplace tools like the laser cutter, button maker and sublimation printer.

Access Design Templates

Project Guides

Interested in starting something new? Explore the Makerplace's Project Guides for step-by-step instructions on your next project. 

Access Project Guides

Software List 

The Makerplace offers a collection of both industry standard and open source software programs for layout, design and rendering, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, Hatch Embroidery Composer and more. 

What does the Makerplace provide?

The Makerplace will have desktop and laptop computers with the software installed. Stop in with your library card to access devices with your desired software. 

What do I need?

Customers will need their library card to use the software from one of the Makerplace's devices. 

How do I use it?

If you are looking to learn how to use a new software or improve upon your existing skills, utilize your Udemy account through your AHML account.

To access Udemy, go to the sign in page and sign in using a Google or Microsoft account. Once you are logged in, type the name of the program you want to learn into the search bar. The Essential Training courses are great for beginners and Advanced courses work best for more experienced users. 

What can I do with the software?

Adobe Photoshop

  • Edit photos, make GIFS, create a digital painting and design for the web
  • Makerplace equipment that you can use your Photoshop files with: laser cutters, embroidery machine, button maker, vinyl cutter. 

Adobe Illustrator

  • Create digital illustrations, design vector files for laser cutting, and make signage, infographics, logos, and social media posts
  • Makerplace equipment you can use an Illustrator file with: laser cutter, vinyl cutter, embroidery machine. 

Adobe InDesign

  • Create publishing design, design comics, and make flyers and business cards
  • Makerplace equipment you can use InDesign with: laser cutter, vinyl cutter, printer 

Autodesk Meshmixer

  • Adjust a 3D scan, design for 3D printing, find 3D measurements and use for mesh simplification
  • Makerplace equipment you can use with Autodesk Meshmixer: 3D scanners and 3D printers 

Blender

  • Create 3D models, animate a 3D object, use for video and game creation, and create 3D renderings
  • Makerplace equipment that you can use with Blender: 3D printers and 3D scanners 

Hatch Embroidery Digitizer 3

  • Design monograms and lettering and digitize art for embroidery
  • Makerplace equipment that you can use with Hatch Embroidery Composer: embroidery machine 

Tips & Tricks

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign 

Meshmixer

Blender

Hatch Embroidery 3 Digitizer

Free Downloads

Looking to add free design software to your personal computer? Here is a list of the free download software offered at the Makerplace.