diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/comp_board_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/comp_board_designs.dm
index 59328d31a5b..71cf42efc66 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/comp_board_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/comp_board_designs.dm
@@ -213,13 +213,13 @@
 	category = list("Computer Boards")
 
 /datum/design/rdconsole
-	name = "Console Board (R&D Console)"
-	desc = "Allows for the construction of circuit boards used to build a new R&D console."
+	name = "Console Board (R&D Console - Public)"
+	desc = "Allows for the construction of circuit boards used to build a new R&D console. Can be swiped with an RD level ID to enable access restrictions."
 	id = "rdconsole"
 	req_tech = list("programming" = 4)
 	build_type = IMPRINTER
 	materials = list(MAT_GLASS = 1000, "sacid" = 20)
-	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/rdconsole
+	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/rdconsole/public
 	category = list("Computer Boards")
 
 /datum/design/rdservercontrol