Resources and Programs
The Digital Design Studio offers a variety of resources to empower students, ranging from personalized branding consultations to free headshots and more. Whether you’re just starting to brainstorm a logo or ready to optimize your SEO, you can enhance your branding and marketing endeavors at any stage at the Studio. Discover how you can take full advantage of these invaluable resources today and elevate your entrepreneurial journey.
Stuck picking a color palette or font for your logo? Learn how to quickly and effectively create visual branding or develop a comprehensive marketing strategy in our workshops, led by resident industry experts. Get tips and tricks that you can apply even without prior design knowledge.
Ready, set, pose! Join us at our headshot nights, where you can capture your best self with style and confidence.
Stay updated on our events through our newsletter and Slack community, available through Venture Lab membership.
Stay updated on our events through our newsletter and Slack community, available through Venture Lab membership.
Wherever you are in your entrepreneurial pathway, access a plethora of resources to streamline your branding and marketing strategy. Start with our comprehensive brand and strategy templates, then meet with one of our student workers during office hours.
Studio Access
Studio access is available to select ventures within Venture Lab cohorts. Contact Jun for more information: jyuchi@wharton.upenn.edu
FAQ
Are DDS resources available to non-students, such as staff, faculty, and alumni?
At this time, we are not providing DDS resources to non-students, such as staff, faculty, and alumni. We hope to expand our availability soon and thank you for your understanding.
Is there a fee for using DDS resources?
No, all of our programming and resources are free.
How do I stay updated on the availability of studio resources?
Stay informed through our social media, newsletter, or Slack community about resource availability, events, or scheduling changes.
Do I have to be a Venture Lab/VIP/Food Innovation Lab member to access resources?
No, resources are available to all Penn students. However, Venture Lab and cohort membership will be prerequisites for physical studio use when it becomes available.
Do I have to have a startup idea to access DDS resources?
No, but we highly encourage you to explore other Venture Lab resources before tackling any branding or marketing efforts. Workshops and events are open to all, at any stage of entrepreneurship.
I’m a Penn staff/faculty/admin and would like a tour of the space. Who can I contact?
We’d love to invite members of the Penn professional community to tour the Studio. Please email Jun Yuchi at jyuchi@wharton.upenn.edu to schedule a tour for the DDS only. For general Tangen Hall/Venture Lab tours, please email tangenhall@venturelab.upenn.edu.