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The Makerspace at Black Fire

Enabling students, startups, and small businesses to turn ideas into reality

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About

Welcome to The Makerspace at Black Fire, a resource provided by the UNLV Office of Economic Development. As a collaborative workspace, we provide resources to members of the Las Vegas community, helping bring ideas to life. The Makerspace at Black Fire is accessible to all community members and also features equipment and expertise focused on supporting local start-ups and small businesses.

In The Makerspace, you can construct prototypes, produce marketing materials - banners, flyers, embroidered shirts - and so much more. Makerspace equipment can be accessed on a traditional do-it-yourself basis after introductory training from one of our resident Creators. Our team is also ready to assist you via 1-on-1 consultations to help review and refine your project, or our Creators can be commissioned to complete projects or tasks on your behalf.

Visit The Makerspace at Black Fire and turn your ideas into reality!

Services

The Makerspace at Black Fire is home to various equipment and resources catering to marketing and product development projects. Clients are able to receive training and assistance, such as:

Project Consultations with Makerspace Team

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Consult with students from different degree fields on a variety of projects, from concept generation through execution. Contact us to see how we can help bring your ideas to life.

Create Branding and Marketing Collateral

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For any organization, this is a one-stop-shop to get presentations ready! Our team has the skills and equipment to help create banners, signage, stickers, branded clothing, and much more.

Collaborate on Prototyping and Fabrication

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Our team features engineers and makers that are at your service. We’re here to train you to use our equipment and assist with design, prototyping, and fabrication projects.

Traditional Makerspace Day Use

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As a Makerspace, creatives are welcome to visit and work on their projects using our equipment, materials, and workspace for a nominal day fee. Team members are available to train and assist.

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Contact Us

8400 W Sunset Rd, 3rd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89113
BFMakerspace@unlv.edu
Office: 702-895-4866