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CreatorsLAB
The CreatorsLAB is ECU’s innovation studio where creative practice, experiential design and technology come together to explore ideas and unlock opportunities. Located at the intersection of campus and city, it connects people, disciplines and industries to turn ideas into action.
A connected space for creativity
The CreatorsLAB is designed for how ideas happen, with a flexible, no-walls approach that adapts from focused work to collaboration and public activation. Located on the corner of Wellington Street and Yagan Square in the heart of Perth, it is a visible, public-facing hub connecting ECU’s community with Perth’s creative and technology sectors, opening pathways for partnership and collaboration.
How it comes to life
The CreatorsLAB brings ideas to life through a mix of programs, tools and experiences designed for making. From ideation and collaboration to prototyping and public showcase, it supports every stage of the creative process. Through creative technology projects, innovation programs and hands-on learning experiences, users can experiment, build skills and turn ideas into real-world outcomes.
CreatorsLAB in action
The CreatorsLAB comes to life through programs like the Excite Program, giving staff and students hands-on access to emerging technologies and creative tools. From agentic AI to immersive experiences, participants move quickly from exploration to making in a collaborative, supported environment. No experience required, just curiosity.
What's on
Want to expand your knowledge and skills?
Check out our upcoming events for students, staff and alumni.
These 60-minute sessions - led by student guild club Tone Deaf - give students and staff the opportunity to experiment with DJ'ing and digital music production or share new work they create whilst socialising with their peers.
Tone Deaf fosters a vibrant community for ECU students passionate about DJ'ing, electronic music, and event production. The group organise student-centered events such as rave parties, open-deck nights, and DJ showcases.
SESSION TIMES
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm or 3:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday 3 September
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm or 3:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday 17 September
Register for one of these sessions here
MILP is a social creative community of moving image makers. From video art and essay films, to slow cinema and experimental film, this meet up is for anyone passionate about the moving image looking to connect with likeminded creatives in the inspiring CreatorsLAB.
Hosted by Dr Cassandra Tytler - video artist and researcher with the Centre for People, Place, and Planet at Edith Cowan University - these informal meet ups invite attendees to present 10-minute screenings of their work followed by constructive feedback from the group. They also welcome screenplays to read together, or other ideas on how the group can support moving image works in progress.
Come along for an expansive and rewarding evening of discourse, connection and all things screen!
SESSION TIMES:
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tuesday 15 September
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tuesday 20 October
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tuesday 17 November
Register to attend
Discover ECU's new innovation studio on one of our CreatorsLAB tours.
More than a room of technology, the CreatorsLAB is part of an ecosystem that connects ECU’s community with Perth’s growing creative and technology sectors, strengthens partnerships with global industry leaders, and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration.
Available to both ECU staff and students, tours will include a presentation on this exciting new asset; a walk-through of the space; and the opportunity to share ideas for future programming.
Upcoming Tours:
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm Wednesday 9 September
- 10:00am - 10:45am Wednesday 30 September
Please note: food and drink are not permitted in the CreatorsLAB. Water is allowed.
Register for an upcoming session
Let’s connect
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