How to Create a Custom Design using DesignStudio

31 July 2026

Learn how to create a custom targeted sequencing panel using DesignStudio, Illumina’s interactive design platform. This video provides a step-by-step overview of project setup, target selection, probe design configuration, design review, and panel ordering. It also demonstrates how to interpret design metrics, export design files, and reuse existing panel content to streamline future projects. Subscribe to the Illumina video channel http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=IlluminaInc A global genomics leader, Illumina provides comprehensive next-generation sequencing solutions to the research, clinical, and applied markets. Through collaborative innovation, Illumina is fueling groundbreaking advancements in oncology, reproductive health, genetic disease, microbiology, agriculture, forensic science, and beyond. View customer spotlight videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlajfheLzgbI4S7xBn7IDbt79 View Illumina webinars https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlahpXlnrrXlQw9itVJ8yHwUZ View Illumina support videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKRu7cmBQlajbm2KGsICWb-JOnusJfYvM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illumina X: https://x.com/illumina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminainc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illuminainc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@illuminainc #Illumina #DesignStudio 0:00 Introduction to DesignStudio Overview of custom panel design and supported applications. 2:00 Creating a New Design Selecting sample type, assay, genome build, and project settings. 2:40 Adding Target Content Adding genes, transcripts, or genomic coordinates and select design settings. 7:35 Using Existing Panel Content Incorporating targets from previous designs and Illumina panels. 8:28 Reviewing and Visualizing Design Results Understanding Regions, Targets, Probes, and Gaps tabs and using UCSC Genome Browser integration. 11:10 Exporting Design Files Downloading design files for use in other software tools. 11:33 Reviewing Design Metrics Understanding the design summary, including coverage, probe counts, panel size, warnings, and design status. 13:32 Modifying Designs and Additional Functions Updating content and understanding copying, renaming, transferring, and deleting functions. 14:25 Requesting Pricing and Ordering Finalizing a design, obtaining pricing, and placing an order. 15:24 Managing Designs in Any Design State Viewing and organizing designs and downloading manifest files. 16:40 Additional Resources Summary and Support Resources.

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