Design Studio Overview 

Design Studios are facilitated consultation sessions that provide multidisciplinary expert feedback to strengthen research concepts, study design, and proposed methods. They are most effective during early to mid-stage project development.

Design Studios are held twice monthly (1st Monday and 3rd Friday, 12:00-1:30 PM).

What to Expect if Accepted 

  1. Request reviewed and categorized by the Design Studio team
  2. Pre-studio consultation with the Design Studio Manager to clarify goals and identify experts
  3. Design Studio preparation which includes a brief PowerPoint (template provided) and updated specific aims
  4. Facilitated Design Studio session
  5. Post-studio follow-up survey

When to Consider Other Consultations

Design Studios do not replace IRB review or other regulatory or institutional requirements.

View the Design Studio One-Pager for eligibility criteria, example requests, application materials, and session logistics.

For questions or concerns, contact cctrdesign@vcu.edu

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