ASU Mesa Center for Creative Technology
The ASU Mesa Center for Creative Technology — anchored by the Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center and The Studios at Mesa City Center — is a cutting-edge creative ecosystem in the heart of downtown Mesa. These collaborative spaces support entrepreneurs, designers, technologists and digital creators with access to state-of-the-art facilities, including soundstages, recording studios, editing bays and immersive experience labs. Backed by ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, the MIX Center and Studios provide a vibrant, scalable environment where innovation in media, film, gaming and emerging technologies can flourish.
ASU Mesa Center for Creative Technology
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Specifications
The ASU Mesa Center for Creative Technology was designed to foster collaboration between industry leaders, creative entrepreneurs and ASU’s innovation ecosystem. By connecting with the nation’s most innovative university, companies and creators based in Mesa gain access to:
- World-class faculty from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
- A highly skilled and multidisciplinary talent pipeline in digital media, immersive experience design and creative technology.
- Research and development opportunities at the intersection of art, media and emerging tech.
- Industry-grade production studios, soundstages, editing suites and immersive labs.
With a focus on media, gaming, film and next-gen storytelling, the ASU Mesa Center for Creative Technology attracts bold thinkers and creative disruptors — from independent creators to globally recognized studios. The synergy between academia, industry and entrepreneurship sparks an environment where visionary ideas come to life and scale with impact.
Benefits
Locating at the ASU Mesa Center for Creative Technology places companies and creators within a vibrant, interdisciplinary hub for innovation. The environment encourages collaboration across film, media, gaming, immersive experiences and design. Tenants benefit from a strong creative community, access to ASU resources and opportunities to co-locate with visionary startups, faculty and students shaping the future of storytelling and technology.
Location
Situated in the heart of downtown Mesa, the ASU Mesa Center for Creative Technology is embedded within a growing innovation district surrounded by local arts, dining and cultural institutions. The campus is a short walk from Mesa Arts Center and integrates seamlessly with the city’s broader revitalization efforts, offering an inspiring setting for creative and entrepreneurial ventures.
Transportation
The Mesa campus is easily accessible by Valley Metro light rail, with stations located within walking distance. The area offers ample public parking, bike-friendly infrastructure and close proximity to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Sky Harbor International Airport — making it a convenient hub for regional and national collaboration.
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