FOR PROFESSORS & TEACHING STAFF
Teach invention communication the way industry actually uses it
A structured, classroom-ready system that helps students create clear, professional invention figures using Microsoft Visio.
💡 No drafting background required. Students become productive in hours, not weeks. Optional Cloud Workspace supports Mac, iPad, Linux, and locked-down lab environments.
What Is the IP DaVinci Teaching System?
The IP DaVinci Patent Drawing System™ gives instructors a structured, repeatable way to teach invention-ready visual communication.
In many classrooms, students present technical ideas using slides, informal diagrams, or inconsistent sketches. While useful for discussion, those formats often lack structure, labeling discipline, and revision clarity.
IP DaVinci introduces a clear framework students can learn quickly — one that emphasizes:
- Structured visual thinking
- Consistent labeling and component clarity
- Revision-ready files
- Professional communication standards
The system combines:
- Role-based training that focuses on a small, practical subset of Visio
- Templates & stencils that enforce structure automatically
- Optional Cloud Workspace for mixed-device classrooms
- Optional Studio examples for demonstrations or advanced scenarios
The result is clearer student output, easier grading, and skills that transfer directly into research, internships, and patent workflows.
What Instructors and Students Gain
Structured thinking. Professional output.
Teach a practical, industry-relevant skill
Students learn how to communicate inventions clearly using a format recognized in research and patent environments.
- Professional figure structure
- Consistent labeling and numbering
- Revision-ready files
Improve technical communication discipline
Patent-style figures require students to define components, relationships, and boundaries clearly.
- Better system thinking
- Reduced ambiguity
- Clearer documentation
Simplify assessment
Standardized templates reduce subjective evaluation and make feedback more efficient.
- Consistent submission format
- Easier comparison across students
- Fewer formatting-related re-dos
Work across real classroom constraints
Use campus Visio licensing where available, or add cloud access for device flexibility.
- Mixed-device ready
- Lab and remote compatible
- Minimal IT complexity
Designed for Real Teaching Environments
Small, focused subset of Visio — easy to teach
Repeatable workflow students learn quickly
Editable submissions simplify revision and feedback
Supports lab, capstone, and hybrid learning models
Skills transfer directly into research and IP workflows
Where Instructors Use the System
One framework — multiple course applications.
Patent & IP-Aware Curriculum
Teach how invention visuals support claims and embodiments.
Engineering & Design Courses
Replace informal diagrams with structured visual communication.
Capstone & Project Documentation
Require consistent, revision-ready figures for final presentations.
Feedback & Iteration
Review and revise directly in the same editable file.
The Teaching Components
Starter Package (Training + Toolkit)
Maintenance & Support (Optional)
Academic Access
- Built on Microsoft Visio (often included in campus licensing)
- Starter Package = Training + Toolkit (one-time onboarding)
- Maintenance & Support = optional annual updates
- Cloud Workspace = optional browser-based access
- Supports pilot, course-level, and program-level adoption
How Programs Typically Adopt
Single Assignment or Module
Introduce structured invention figures in one project.
Course-Level Integration
Use standardized templates across assignments.
Program-Level Alignment
Align multiple courses around one visual communication standard.
Used in Teaching Environments
“Students focused on explaining the invention instead of fighting formatting.”
— Professor, Engineering
“Standardized templates made grading faster and more objective.”
— Course Instructor
“The same skills carried directly into research and disclosures.”
— Program Coordinator
Want to include this in your course?
Share your class size, devices, and learning goals — we’ll recommend a simple rollout aligned with your curriculum.