The Hampshire College Lemelson Center provides an experiential learning environment for students working in the areas of applied design, appropriate technology & sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and art & technology. Through courses, grants, mentorship, and collaboration with local businesses and organizations HCLC provides students with the education, experience, opportunities, and facilities to make a positive difference locally and worldwide through design and innovation for social change.

The Center for Design offers a laboratory for the exploration of design and fabrication. It is open to all Hampshire students, and includes a shop equipped for working with metals and plastics as well as a design lab for manual and computer-aided design. Students may use the facility for academic and personal projects.

There are no prerequisites to use the facility, and all skill levels are welcome.