These names will help you find your way around the Gray Design Building:
| Place | What you will find |
|---|---|
| The Clearing | The large, daylit commons at the heart of the building, connecting both floors with a custom designed stair. Check-in, lunches, exhibitions, pin-ups, and everyday gathering happen here. If you are ever lost, start at the Clearing. |
| The Forum | The multipurpose classroom for guest lectures, reviews, and public events. |
| The Gallery | The exhibition space beside the Clearing, showing work by students, faculty, and visiting designers. |
| The FabLab | The College's workshop, including the wood shop, laser cutters, and 3D printers. Start with the FabLab first-visit guide. |
| The Maker Marquee | The covered outdoor build space beside the FabLab, where full-scale projects take shape. |
| The Office of Student Success | At the top of the stairs on the second floor, where you can find academic advisors. |
The College of Design provides every student with a dedicated desk and studio workspace. Students are encouraged to personalize their space in ways that support their individual workflow while respecting the shared studio environment. Maintaining consideration for others and contributing to a collaborative atmosphere helps foster creativity and productivity. To ensure the studio remains an effective communal workspace, all students are expected to follow the established rules and expectations.
✅DO
❌DON'T
For a routine, non-emergency building problem, go to the front desk or send the report to Lakesha Ferguson. A clear description helps staff locate the problem and decide what is needed. Include:
Use the emergency guidance below for urgent hazards. A routine report to the front desk or Lakesha is not a substitute for emergency assistance.
Talk with your instructor or College facilities staff before committing to work that needs shared space, furniture movement, installation, delivery, or storage. Bring a short description with:
Agree on the arrangement before moving furniture or bringing in a large delivery. If fabrication is involved, also use the FabLab project-planning guide.
Gray Design Building_Floor Plan_kd0101.pdf
To help keep everyone informed, safe, and prepared, this section provides important safety resources for emergency situations. You can review UK’s Emergency Response Guide for guidance on weather emergencies, fire evacuation procedures, and other emergency safety protocols.
*If a medical emergency occurs, call UKPD at 911 or 859-257-UKPD (8573) and report the emergency. Provide the following information:
Medical emergency information is also available to help individuals determine where to seek care. :
University Health Service (UHS) for acute illnesses or minor injuries
Examples: Cold symptoms, mild flu, sore throats, sprains
UK HealthCare Emergency Department (UKHS) for serious injuries
Examples: concussions, severe pain, allergic reactions, cuts that may require stitches, etc.
Depending on your student health plan, if you decide to got to go to Urgent Care treatment instead of UHS or UKHS, urgent care visits may or may not be covered.
For Clarification: Contact Academic HealthPlans (AHP) at 855-856-2385 or support@ahpcare.com.