New Website Launch
Welcome to the new DesignLab website! We’ve made some improvements to the overall design and information architecture to make it easier for you to find what you need. It is also more mobile-friendly! As we begin the Fall 2026 semester, we will continue to make minor improvements.
Some old links may no longer be available, so please use the search bar to find the content you’re looking for!
Instructors:
Assign a digital media project!
Thinking about assigning a digital project in your class? DesignLab is here to help you develop and implement new assignments!
What is DesignLab?
DesignLab is a digital media learning support service that offers both consultations and instruction. We help the UW–Madison campus community design better with free digital design help. Open and free to all UW–Madison students, faculty, and staff!
Connect with DesignLab via Chat/Text!
DesignLab makes it easy to ask a few quick questions via our chat and text services!
We’re on YouTube!
Our channel contains instructional videos to help you get started on your project(s). Check out our YouTube Channel for all your design needs!
Fall 2026
Hours and Locations
College Library
(2nd Floor Computer Lab)
Monday – Wednesday
1 pm – 5 pm
Thursday – Friday
11 am – 3 pm
Memorial Library (new hours!)
(2nd Floor West Corridor)
Monday
1 pm – 5 pm
Tuesday
9 am – 5 pm***
Wednesday
11 am – 1 pm
Thursday
11 am – 3 pm
Ebling Library
(Health Sciences Learning Center, 2nd Floor)
Wednesday
11 am – 3 pm
Morgridge Hall
(Rebecca M. Blank Student Commons, 2nd Floor)
Wednesday
Closed 10/21 & 12/9
3 pm – 7 pm
Virtual Appointments
Available via Zoom during most hours listed above.
Need help with a project?
DesignLab offers free one-on-one digital design tutoring for UW–Madison students, faculty, and staff! Learn how to design better.
Get help with all of your digital projects, including:
- presentations
- posters
- video/audio
- websites/blogs
- infographics, and more!
DesignLab consultants can help with everything from conceptualizing the first steps to polishing a nearly finished project.
Plus, we offer both in-person and virtual appointments!
Looking for software help?
Check out our friends at Software Training for Students!
They offer drop-in support in DesignLab and workshops throughout the week! Check out their calendar below for more information.
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