The Life Design Lab supports and serves all Krieger and Whiting undergraduates and students, regardless of post-graduate plans.
Through the LDL students have access to a variety of resources such as life design programs and courses, experiential learning opportunities, career search and development programs and guidance, as well as networking opportunities and connections with alumni and employers.
Empowering Students to Design Their Futures
The Life Design Lab at Johns Hopkins University provides students with the guidance, resources, and opportunities to navigate their career journeys with confidence. Grounded in the principles of life design, we help students explore diverse career paths, develop essential skills, and cultivate meaningful professional connections.
Our Approach:
- Individualized career coaching and mentorship
- Hands-on experiential learning opportunities and funding support
- Strategic employer and alumni engagement
- Skill-building workshops and career development resources
Regardless of major or career aspirations, the Life Design Lab is committed to equipping students with the tools and mindset necessary to build fulfilling, purpose-driven careers.
WHAT’S NEW
Clinical Healthcare Industry Week Starts Soon
Clinical Healthcare Industry Week serves as an exciting opportunity for students to learn about clinical healthcare and medical professions, network with alumni and healthcare recruiters, develop relevant & marketable skillsets, and see how their unique talents and skills make them qualified for careers within this field – even those that they may have never considered before!
Craft Your Story Series
Craft Your Story is a workshop series designed to help JHU undergraduates turn their experiences into clear, compelling career narratives. The series includes Craft Your FLI Story, designed with first-generation and limited-income students in mind, and Craft Your Senior Story, tailored for graduating seniors preparing for interviews and networking. Both tracks focus on storytelling, skill translation, and confidence-building strategies—and are open to all undergraduates.
Looking for rented professional dress for upcoming interviews or conferences? Check out the Life Design Lab Career Closet Partnership!
Imagine Center Hours:
Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Saturday- 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday – Closed
Spring Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
at the Imagine Center
113 W. University Parkway
The first step in the life design process is having our students connect with their life design educator. Life Design Educators (LDEs) focus on connecting students to immersive career and industry experiences as well as mentoring relationships. They are experts in personal and professional resources that facilitate overall student growth.
Making decisions
Exploring educational and career paths
Identifying our values
Considering options
Learn more about the Life Design Lab at Homewood by emailing us at Lifedesignlabhomewood@jhu.edu.
If you are an Employer and interested in recruiting Homewood students, email Homewood.recruit@jhu.edu.
Visit our new Navigating Transitions page to find support for current undergraduate, masters students, & alumni in the job search.
