Colby Gray

Colby Gray
Director of Digital Fabrication
Ball State University, College of Architecture and Planning

Experienced designer and educator integrating digital fabrication, design research, and community development. Focused on building systems that connect making and learning. Skilled in lab operations, curriculum design, and cross-disciplinary project management.

Core Expertise

Digital Fabrication Process Management (Modeling, CNC, 3D Printing, Robotics)
Course & Curriculum Development (Architecture, Design-Build, Maker Education)
Technical Research (Automation, Generative Design Methods, AI, Material Studies)
Program Leadership & Partnerships

Teaching & Mentorship

Developed multi-tier fabrication training modules.
Created cross-disciplinary courses integrating design, computation, and making.
Mentored multiple student assistants, interns, and independent researchers.
Promoted student awards and employment pipelines within CAP and industry.

Research & Emerging Technologies

Investigator on projects exploring digital-fabrication, generative design, and applied AI.
Develops unique fabrication workflows to solve client needs and specifications .
Collaborated on material research in glass, metal, and clay printing with other knowledge experts.

Projects & Collaborations

Has led multiple student and community fabrication projects.
Developed industrial and civic partnerships with local industries and nonprofits.

Outreach & Institutional Impact

Directed marketing assets, facility tours, and accreditation showcases for CAP.
Represented fabrication at university-wide events and innovation forums.
Developed multiple cross-college collaborations and projects.
Collaborating with Ivy Tech and local manufacturing partnerships for workforce readiness.
Presented on digital fabrication to classes and partners.

Select Achievements

Expanded CAP fabrication infrastructure to multiple dedicated labs and machines.
Increased student fabrication access and training compliance.
Secured new partnerships and grants supporting interdisciplinary projects.

Contact

Email: see bsu.edu
Portfolio: upon request
Location: Muncie, Indiana

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