Digital Innovation Lab (DiLab)

Pioneering Human-Centered Digital Transformation

At the Digital Innovation Lab (DiLab), we are driven to redefine the future of technology through human-centered innovation. By studying, adopting, and implementing cutting-edge technologies, we empower organizations to thrive in the digital age. Our mission is to design, adopt, and disseminate technologies that put people first while cultivating compassionate leaders who inspire transformative change.

Since our founding in 2019, we have:

• Trained 250+ students across 15 disciplines.
• Delivered 100+ talks and publications showcasing our insights.
• Completed 50+ impactful projects.
• Prepared 50 digital consultants for success.
• Supported 25+ startups and businesses in the local community.

Our Studios

DiLab’s work is powered by four dynamic studios, each specializing in a unique aspect of digital innovation:

• DIVE Studio
  Digital Innovation and Visionary Exploration
  Advancing groundbreaking digital innovation research and scholarship.
• IDEA Studio
  Innovation, Development, Engineering, and Adaptation
  Driving forward-thinking digital product design and development
• LEAD Studio
  Learning Entrepreneurship and Digital Development
  Empowering the next generation of digital entrepreneurs through hands-on residencies.
• PATH Studio
  Pioneering Adaptation through Transformation and Holism
  Equipping organizations with consultancy and training for humane digital transformation.

Our Commitment to Advancing Digital Equity

At DiLab, we are committed to bridging the digital divide by fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of technology. Through cutting-edge research and innovative solutions, we:

• Design accessible education models to expand learning opportunities.
• Build competencies for digital entrepreneurship in diverse communities.
• Democratize digital innovation to ensure that no one is left behind.

By creating inclusive technologies and nurturing compassionate leaders, we aim to make digital transformation a force for universal good.

Discover more, innovate with purpose, and transform the future with DiLab.

Contact

Kaveh Abhari, Ph.D. | Faculty Director

Office: SSE3200 | email: [email protected] | Phone: 619 594-0746