Human Centered Design & Engineering

We prioritize equity and empathy in the design of systems and technology.

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HCDE Research

We thrive at the critical junction of research, education, and community to cultivate equity, access, and opportunity.

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Industry opportunity: Sponsor a project

Work with a team of HCDE students by sponsoring a two-quarter Capstone Project or a one-quarter Usability Study.

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COVID-19 information and resources

As of Autumn 2021 we returned to in-person instruction and activities. Find HCDE policies and resources here.

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HCDE Course Showcases

Join HCDE for an end-of-quarter course showcase.

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Chatbots for emergency room study

A team of researchers including HCDE's Raina Langevin, Rafal Kocielnik, Gary Hsieh, Amelia Wang, and Alexander Argyle developed a chatbot to ask emergency department visitors about social needs, including housing, food, access to medical care, and physical safety.

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CSCW 2021 Paper Awards

Several HCDE researchers are recognized with Best Paper and Honorable Mention awards at the 2021 CSCW conference.

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New vaccine confidence study

An interdisciplinary team from the University of Washington's Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering, Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, and UW School of Medicine received a grant from the Vaccine Confidence Fund to advance access to, and trust of, COVID-19 vaccine research.

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