etc. lab is an interdisciplinary centre for collaborative design and research to create social impact and change.

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Founded in 2016 by Ngee Ann Polytechnic's School of Design and Environment, etc.lab envision a better world where they work together in transforming our imaginations into reality. Our mission is to empower communities through design.

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Collaborating with practising educational designers, industry partners and government agencies on real-life industry projects, etc.lab believes that design students and graduates will gain invaluable and relevant working experiences that would diversify their design portfolios for educational and professional pursuits.

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Through projects, activities and initiatives driven by design labs, etc.lab hopes to make an impact on the lives of the communities and show students that design can make the world a much better place to live in.