Creative Lab

The Creative Lab is a graphic design and print service located in Berkeley, CA, at 2495 Bancroft Way, Suite 155, within the MLK Jr. Student Union Building. The facility operates on the first floor of this major campus hub. The team consists of professionals trained in graphic design, photography, marketing, and print technologies. They also employ 3-4 student assistants who help with print production, customer service, and student program engagement.

The lab provides design, print, and advertising services to UC Berkeley students, campus organizations, and departments. Their work is grounded in research-based design and a collaborative approach that treats clients as partners. Service offerings include logo design, retractable banners, trifold brochures, wall vinyl, and t-shirt designs. Past projects include work for the Career Center, the Center for Race and Gender, and the Berkeley M.E.T. Program. Specific deliverables have included the Karuk Wildlife Team Elk Hoof Disease Trifold Brochure, PREA Conference Retractable Banners, the Campus Sustainability Plan, Sproul Hall Mural Wall Vinyl, the Kirkwood Meadows Public Utility District Logo, and various digital signage and wayfinding posters.

As a campus-based resource, the Creative Lab supports the university community by providing employment opportunities and career development for the UC Berkeley student body. Their programs directly support the work-study program. Revenue generated through their work stays within UC Berkeley, reinvesting in campus services and strengthening the community. The lab focuses on helping students and departments bring ideas to life through services aligned with the broader Berkeley brand ecosystem.

Contact information for the Creative Lab includes [email protected] and 510.644.4355. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The team aims to produce polished work that supports client messages, audiences, and communities. Their design philosophy emphasizes that design is a tool for connection, clarity, and impact. They maintain a sharp eye for detail and a passion for craftsmanship from concept through print production.

The Creative Lab is situated at 2495 Bancroft Way, right next to the Student Union Piano and within easy reach of Telegraph Avenue. It is also close to the University of California Police Department and the United States Post Office, both about a tenth of a mile away.

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