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Welcome to the Design for Learning Co-Lab
Powered by EDmarket (Education Market Association)

The Design for Learning Co-Lab is an online initiative where educators, researchers, designers, and industry leaders come together with one shared belief:

The design of learning spaces shapes the future of learning.

Our mission is to bridge evidence-based research with practical application-empowering communities to reimagine and redesign learning environments for the needs of tomorrow's learners, today.


High-Performance Design Standards — (B.R.I.D.G.E.S.)

We're developing national guidelines for designing and assessing high-performing learning environments — with a focus on the classroom.

Key Features:

  • Criteria and performance checklists for schools and higher ed institutions
  • Guidelines for RFQs and planning documents
  • A focus on measurable improvement in learning outcomes

Empowering stakeholders to apply research-informed design principles with clarity and confidence.


Colab Circles

Design Readiness Strategy for Education Leaders — (Design | R.E.A.D.Y.)

Design success starts long before blueprints. Design | R.E.A.D.Y. will prepare education leaders to align space design solutions with future-focused learning goals.

Program Goals:

  • Ground your space planning in teaching and learning needs
  • Build and prepare your internal team
  • Learn when and how to engage design professionals
  • Lead with confidence in shaping your community's learning future

Ensure your team is truly R.E.A.D.Y. to shape spaces that support long-term learning outcomes.


Get Involved

Join the movement to transform education through design.

  • Collaborate with us
  • Increase your visibility as a leader in learning innovation
  • Support change through volunteer roles or strategic partnerships

Contact Us to learn more about how to get involved.


With gratitude to our supporters:

Government Partner

Special Project Sponsors

SourceWell
VS KI

Strategic Partner

Classroom Reimagined

Partner Testimonial

"Sourcewell is excited to collaborate with EDmarket on the Design for Learning Co-Lab, a leading advocate for evidence-based classroom design. This partnership highlights Sourcewell's commitment to helping the education community better understand the power of space in their quest to design innovative, student-centric learning environments."

— Katie Alba, Senior Director of Partnerships & Events, Sourcewell


Be a Partner



MEET THE TEAM

Our leadership team combines deep expertise in scholarship, education, design, and industry.


Dr. Lennie Scott-Webber, ECLPS
INSYNC: Education Research + Design


Jolene Levin, ECLPS
Jolene Levin, LLC


Dave Broz, ECLPS
Columbia College Chicago


Jim McGarry
President & CEO, EDmarket


Adrienne Dayton
EVP of Content & Learning, EDmarket


Heather Tuley, M.Ed., ECLPS
Programs & Content Director, EDmarket


Together, this team and a group of volunteer experts and advisors work tirelessly to advance the Design for Learning Co-Lab's mission to serve our community.