Recruit – Build Community – Collaborate – Gain Exposure

HCDE CAP partners invest in the future of the department, the students, and the UX design and research field through collaboration and a tax-deductible donation.

To learn more about the program or become a partner, contact us at hcdecap@uw.edu. Are you ready to register and become a partner?
 
Register for CAP here

Membership levels

Associate member ($1000/year)

• Ongoing connection
  • Invitations to HCDE events including HCDE’s Career Fair, the Corporate Affiliates Luncheon (up to two guests), Open House, and career connection events
  • Industry tour or mixer at your office or other location, hosted by your company and marketed to HCDE students
  • HCDE updates via departmental print publications and electronic newsletters
• Job and internship recruitment
  • Complimentary registration and parking at HCDE's Career Fair
  • Job and internship posts shared directly with HCDE students
  • On-campus information sessions with students, organized by HCDE staff
• Brand recognition
  • Brand awareness amongst highly competitive students specializing in UX research and design, product development, software engineering, and related fields
  • Logo, link, and bio on HCDE CAP members webpage
  • Logo, link, and acknowledgement for associated CAP events throughout the year via event page, email, social media, programs, and talking points

Strategic partner member ($3000/year)

All of the Associate Member benefits plus…

• Collaboration and technical exchange
  • One capstone project sponsorship, Design Jam or equivalent engagement (i.e. Mentor Program)
  • Corporate Affiliates Luncheon invitation (up to 5 guests)
  • Professional development opportunity for company mentors
  • Early notifications about collaboration opportunities, such as class projects or Directed Research Groups
  • Increased interaction with HCDE faculty, graduate students, and other Corporate Affiliates at research mixers and poster sessions
  • Invitations to contribute input at HCDE strategic planning events
  • Logo, links, sponsor acknowledgement for HCDE Open House via event webpage, email, social media, program, and talking points

Affiliates are valued HCDE partners who invest in the future of the department and its students through collaboration and a tax-deductible donation. Special membership plans exist for non-profit and government organizations. For more details, please contact Liz Young, HCDE Corporate Affiliates Program & Events Manager at youngl9@uw.edu.