MIMIC event showcases innovation

Illinois Valley Community College’s MIMIC innovation and design fair features puzzles, solutions and stylish storage options, all designed and sold by students.

The annual MIMIC lab-to-table project is the culmination of months of development by sophomore Computer Aided Design (CAD) students. As part of Making Industry Meaningful In College (MIMIC), they troubleshoot a problem or issue, develop a solution, design and refine prototypes, and assemble a product which they will display and sell in the Student Life Space campus commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24.

This year, students created an array of decorative shelving, a tabletop marble maze game, a handheld marble maze game, a sword-shaped USB sheath for gamers, and a kit filled with 3D furniture and printed windows so people can solve remodeling dilemmas.

Over the years, the array of products has ranged from home decor and gadgets to leisure items or space- and time-savers.