Classes are now over, which means DesignLab is now closed. Good luck on your finals, enjoy the summer break, and we'll see you back here in the fall!

Welcome back, Badgers! The fall semester is here, and so is the DesignLab. We're here to help, online or in-person at 2250 College Library. Need advice on a project? Some pointers on design? Make an appointment at designlab.wisc.edu/make-an-appoin…

Let's get to know this year's DesignLab team, starting with our returning consultants!

Meet Hande! She's a PhD student in Design Studies at the SoHE. Her bachelor is in interior architecture and environmental design. She enjoys museums and anything related to design. She also loves meeting new people, so she will be happy to meet you at DesignLab!

Molly is excited to be returning to DesignLab this year. She's set to graduate in May with a Master of Library and Information Science and a Wisconsin Library Media Specialist License. Between DesignLab and classes, she's watching YouTube videos and reading romance novels

Next up, we have our new consultants...

Seijin is a Ph.D. student in Civil Society and Community Research and has a bachelor's and master's in Architectural Design. Before starting her study at UW Madison, she worked as an architect for several years. She loves to explore beautiful things and well-designed places.

Aybuke is a 5th year PhD student in Design Studies department, studying on the impact of correctional facilities on children who are visiting their incarcerated parents. She is also working as a part-time Design Researcher and fosters kittens in her free time.

Megan is a PhD candidate in the Communication Arts Department who describes herself as ""Digital rhetorician, avid knitter, and always wants to see a pic of your dog!"

Last up is Lance, a Film PhD candidate in the Communication Arts department. Lance is a film comedy scholar who loves spending time at home watching movies with his fiancée and his two cats, chatting with friends on Twitter, and occasionally competing on syndicated game shows.

Grad students, need advice on an upcoming project? Prepping for a first conference presentation? Need guidance on the best ways to present your research? Then don't miss these workshops from the DesignLab and the Writing Center!

Need to create a research poster for a conference, the undergraduate symposium, or other opportunity? Learn how to compose and design your poster in this hybrid workshop presented by the Writing Center and UW DesignLab on October 18. Register here: go.wisc.edu/1p9q3g.

Just a quick heads-up to all students, staff, and faculty: The DesignLab will be CLOSED Wednesday November 23 through Friday November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Safe travels, everyone!

We're hiring! If you are a graduate student with an interest in design, come work for us in the DesignLab this spring. Students from any department are welcome to apply!

It's the final week of class, which also means it's the last week to get help from the DesignLab! DesignLab's last day will be Wednesday, December 14th, so don't forget to make those last minute appts. Have a great Winter Break. We'll be here when you get back.

We've already gotten so many great entries for our Digital Salon, but submissions are still open. Submit your design project by March 31st!

It's been a great spring semester, Badgers, but the summer is coming! The DesignLab will be here to help with those last minute projects until the final day of class, May 5th. We will not be open during Finals week.