ExLab - The Experience Design Laboratory

Faculty working with students on VR project

The Experience Laboratory (ExLab) at Purdue University brings together students, faculty and the community to create groundbreaking experiences in entertainment, healthcare, manufacturing and education. Students in Themed Entertainment Design, Interior Architecture, Animation & Visual Effects, and others come together to work in full-spectrum innovation through research and community-engaged activities. Projects that the lab engages with are in all areas of themed entertainment, game design, animation, sporting events and hospitality.

What We Offer

  • 3D Modeling
  • Animation and Simulation
  • Virtual World Development
  • Physical Experience Design
  • Technical Integration - Projection Mapping, 3D Printing
  • User Experience Design
  • Project Management

Our Work

 

 

 

 

 

Our Team

 

Michael J. Cole

Assistant Professor of Practice, Computer Graphics Technology

 

Nandhini Giri, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Computer Graphics Technology

 

Jason Guy, MS

Assistant Professor of Practice, Computer Graphics Technology

 

Josh Polk

Assistant Professor of Practice, Computer Graphics Technology

 

Christian Rogers, Ph.D.

Site Director, Computer Graphics Technology in Indianapolis
Associate Professor, Computer Graphics Technology (Courtesy)
Associate Professor, Theatre & Dance (Courtesy)

 

David Whittinghall, MS, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Computer Graphics Technology

 

 

 

Campus/Location Facility Location Faculty Contact
Purdue Polytechnic in Indianapolis ET 319 - Indianapolis Christian Rogers