Last updated on October 30, 2025
DesignPLUS is a group of three Canvas integrated tools that help rapidly build and style high-quality courses. These tools help make learning engaging and accessible for all students. Courses built using DesignPLUS tools don’t require advanced technical skills.
Getting started
DesignPLUS is integrated directly within Canvas. Documentation is available on the Learn@UW–Madison DesignPLUS KnowledgeBase and offers helpful information on how to get started.
Pricing
DesignPLUS is available at no cost.
Key features
- Click and place advanced Canvas tools like Module Lists, Accordion Collapsible Areas, and nearly 50 other tools
- Use the Multi-Tool to rapidly build a course
- Create content and use it in other areas of your Canvas course
- Designers can create themes in special Extended Courses to allow for those themes to be used in other courses
Support
The DoIT Help Desk provides instructors, staff and students with free tech support and troubleshooting help by phone at (608) 264-4357, email and chat. In-person support is also available at the DoIT Help Desk help desk in the Computer Sciences building. Visit helpdesk.wisc.edu for hours and more information.
The Learn@UW–Madison team is also available to consult with instructors and instructional staff on selecting and using learning technology to improve student success. You can request a consultation by contacting the DoIT Help Desk. In addition, the Learn@UW KnowledgeBase offers helpful documents for instructors, course owners and students.
Available to
- Faculty
- Instructors
- Staff