Demo Day Spotlight: Felix Eller and Hit The Town
For those who like to travel, you may often find yourself spending hours internet searching places to go and things to do in anticipation of your next trip – Googling “best local restaurants in (fill in the blank) city,” scrolling Yelp reviews, and trying to find unique hole-in-the-wall spots that haven’t yet gone viral on […]
What Happens Between Sessions: How Bird AI Is Reimagining Mental Health Support
There is a question I have carried with me throughout almost ten years of clinical practice as a therapist: what happens to a person between sessions? A client leaves the office having made progress, feeling heard, maybe a little lighter. And then life continues. The anxiety comes back at 2am. The hard conversation happens on […]
Celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s 574th Birthday
VCU da Vinci Center Hosts Interactive Arts & Crafts Event for Leonardo da Vinci’s Birthday Richmond, VA – The VCU da Vinci Center at Virginia Commonwealth University is hosting a creative and engaging event on Wednesday, April 15th, inviting students to take a break, get creative, and connect with others. Inspired by the innovative spirit […]
Shelfie Holiday Gift Guide Fall 2025
It is that time of the year again, when we all start searching for gifts that feel personal, joyful, and a little more meaningful. This season, we are putting the spotlight on our Shelfies and the creative ventures they are building. Every purchase not only gives someone you love a unique gift, it also directly […]
VCUarts senior Delaney Slavik finds the right mix of motion and sound
The kinetic imaging major, who also has earned a certificate through the da Vinci Center for Innovation, has strengthened her skills with three internships while at VCU. A childhood curiosity – the behind-the-scenes components of film and television – brought Delaney Slavik to Virginia Commonwealth University, where she has crafted a personalized course of study […]
The Student Hustle: Juggling creativity, entrepreneurship and academics
College life is no longer just about late-night study sessions and cramming for exams. For many students, it’s also about managing a creative side hustle to make ends meet or explore passions beyond the classroom. Whether it is selling art on Etsy, performing at local venues or running an online clothing shop, students are finding […]
da Vinci Center alum win Silver in the New York Product Design Awards!
CoPath: Social Ride-Pooling for Sustainable Cities run by Inho Park, Quynh Nguyen, and Ami Zhang won silver in the New York Product Design Awards – Category: User Experience (UX) – Product UX as an innovative and groundbreaking look at solving modern city congestion issues. Read more about the award and CoPath here. >>
VCU Demo Days is Expanding!
VCU Demo Days is how the da Vinci Center at VCU is leveling up Feedback Friday. Traditionally, Feedback Friday marked the end of the Shelfies program, featuring a mini pitch competition to celebrate participants’ progress. Now, with Feedback Friday and Demo Day combined into VCU Demo Days, participants have the chance to deliver investor-style pitches, […]
Meet the MPI – Ana Roberts
Discover why “Failing Fast” is important in the Product Innovation process!
NMU Partners with VCU’s Shift Labs Network
Northern Michigan University has announced a new partnership with Shift Labs Network™, an initiative spearheaded by Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) da Vinci Center for Innovation. The Shift Labs Network™, a Fast Company 2023 Innovation by Design award winner, is dedicated to accelerating access to innovation and entrepreneurship educational opportunities through a collaborative network of educational institutions, partner […]
