What You'll Gain
Skill Development
Learn from industry experts and alumni about crafting tailored marketing strategies, refining your startup’s mission, or integrating your logo into a social media campaign.
Personalized Guidance
Meet with skilled student workers to get targeted feedback on your venture’s creative needs or step in front of our cameras to get professional-grade photos.
High-Quality Photos
Access the Digital Design Studio’s state-of-the-art production studio equipped with 4K cameras, lighting setups, podcasting microphones, and editing software. (Currently available only to VIP-X ventures)
Resources and Programs
The DDS is dedicated to empowering student entrepreneurs through a wide range of resources, expert guidance, and innovative programming. The Studio aims to create an inclusive and collaborative community where students can develop their ventures and explore their creativity.
Sign up for workshops led by visiting experts and alumni to learn how to quickly and effectively create visual branding or develop a comprehensive marketing strategy in our workshops.
Receive targeted feedback on your project's needs from our student worker team specializing in branding, design, and marketing.
Sign up for Venture Lab newsletters for opportunities to receive expertly edited photos of you or your product.
Explore our collection of digital worksheets to brainstorm with your team or with ours for fresh insights and clearer direction on your brand strategy.
Learn how to operate a camera, set up a photoshoot, and edit your own creative assets in the Studio.
Currently available only to VIP-X ventures.
Currently available only to VIP-X ventures.
Interested in hosting a workshop or providing creative consultations for student entrepreneurs? Let us know!
FAQ
What is the Digital Design Studio?
The Digital Design Studio at Venture Lab is an educational resource to support current Penn student startups of all stages with their branding and marketing, featuring workshops, creative consultations, and a state-of-the-art audiovisual production studio.
Who is this program for?
Only current students may access DDS resources and opportunities. Studio reservations are available only to VIP-X founders.
How can I reserve time to use the Studio?
Currently, Studio reservations are only available for VIP-X founders. We’re working on expanding access to more students at Venture Lab. Our workshops, office hour consultations, and other studio events are open to all students.
Is there a fee for using DDS resources?
No, all of DDS programming and resources are free (barring fees for misuse or damage of equipment).
How can I prepare for my office hour appointment?
You should fill out our branding and marketing templates to get the most out of your appointment. Be prepared to share any existing material to provide additional context.
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