The daplab is a design research group led by Dr. June Ahn at UC Irvine.

We co-design with partners to design learning innovations that meet community needs and generate new knowledge about creating equitable learning systems.

Project Spotlight

Whole Child Analytics Project:
AI Powered Assessment of Durable Skills
Playful Learning Landscapes:
Co-Designing Family STEM Learning
edsight.io:
Data Visualization for
Educational Improvement
man and child walking amongst trees
AI for Culturally Relevant
Pre-School Science Learning

what we do

eyes on the sky, feet on the ground (and a handful of sticky notes)

Design is our language

We use design-based methods to co-create technology,
curricula, social programs, and strategic initiatives with students,
teachers, families, districts, and diverse partners.

Learning is our target

We produce knowledge and tools that imagine, re-design and facilitate how children and adults learn.

Partnerships are our way

We have expertise in facilitating community partnerships, co-creating with communities, and translating future imaginations into strategic plans for implementation and continuous improvement.

Equity is our core.

We build from the histories and assets of our community partners. We are attuned to creating culturally sustaining solutions that come from the community.

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