Tools
Adobe Creative Cloud
Use this form to request access to Adobe Creative Cloud for academic and creative projects. Access is granted for students actively engaged in coursework, research, or co-curricular projects that require Adobe tools: https://forms.gle/DdpcFPc6nBGZLLaP7
Adobe Express
All UR students, faculty and staff have access to Adobe Express.
👉 More information: SpiderTech Net
Airtable
Airtable is an easy-to-use platform that combines the flexibility of a spreadsheet with the power of a database. It’s great for project management, research organization, and collaborative creative work. Students can apply for the Airtable Education Plus plan, which provides premium features for free.
👉 Apply here: https://airtable.com/education
With Airtable Education, you can build custom project trackers, organize team tasks, and collaborate in real time. It’s especially useful for managing research projects, design sprints, or any group work that benefits from structured data and visual organization.
Canva Pro
Canva Pro is freely available to students of the University of Richmond. Faculty and Staff should submit a Request for Specialty Software or contact the IS Procurement Office at is_procurement@richmond.edu for more information.
Creative Problem Solving
This tool set explores how to generate bold ideas and make confident decisions using creative problem-solving frameworks. Participants will practice tools for divergent thinking to expand possibilities and convergent thinking to focus, prioritize, and move ideas forward. Ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their creative agility and decision-making skills. Anyone can practice CPS in 6 minutes!
👉 CPS questionaire: https://forms.gle/RbgUe28xPX7G5NxQ7
Design Thinking
Learn how to tackle challenges with empathy, creativity, and iteration. This workshop introduces the core phases of design thinking - empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test—through fast-paced, hands-on activities that help participants reframe problems and explore innovative solutions. Workshops are held monthly in the Innovation Studio.
Figma
Figma is a powerful, web-based design and prototyping tool used for UI/UX, product design, and collaborative creative work. Students can apply for a free Education Plan, which unlocks all professional features at no cost.
👉 Apply here: https://www.figma.com/education/
With Figma Education, you can work on unlimited projects, invite classmates to collaborate in real time, and access premium design tools without charge. Perfect for coursework, team projects, and creative exploration.
Miro
Digital whiteboard for online collaboration, learning and working with classmates and colleagues easy and fun. If you're a student, an educator, or a school, you can apply for a Miro account.
👉 Apply here: https://miro.com/education-whiteboard/
Pitch Practice - Sharpen Your Story
Whether you're presenting an idea, project, or product, this session helps you craft a clear, compelling pitch. Participants will refine their messaging, practice delivery, and receive feedback to build confidence and clarity - perfect prep for competitions, capstones, or stakeholder presentations.
Lean Discovery - Summer Incubator
UR Summer Incubator is powered by a partnership with Virginia’s Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP). With mentoring and expert guidance, teams learn how to identify initial customer segments, conduct ethnographic research, analyze data, validate ideas, and create a statement to articulate why your idea should exist and an experiment strategy to move your idea forward. Students learn and use the Lean Launchpad as its principal methodology. The program is open to all majors and is fully remote, 240 hours over 6 weeks beginning in May annually, with ongoing mentorship post-program. Students apply to the Innovation Studio; accepted students receive a $3000 stipend to work on their idea. More information available on request. Application Link Posted January 2026