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.

We are proud to collaborate with dynamic industry leaders. 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

• Job and internship recruitment
  • Develop a pipeline of undergraduate and graduate students
  • Complimentary registration at HCDE's Career Fair
  • Job and internship posts shared directly with HCDE students
  • Dedicated staff to help with individualized hiring strategies like on-campus information sessions, student mixers, and First Friday tours of company offices
• Ongoing connection
  • Invitations to HCDE events including the Corporate Affiliates Luncheon, Open House, research showcases, and career preparation events
  • Early notifications about collaboration opportunities, such as class projects or Directed Research Groups
  • HCDE updates via departmental print publications and electronic newsletters
• Brand recognition
  • Brand awareness amongst highly competitive students specializing in UX research and design, product development, and related fields
  • Logo, link, email, and bio on HCDE CAP members webpage and associated events

Associate member contribution: $1,500 per year

Strategic partner member

All of the Associate Member benefits plus…

• Collaboration, technical exchange, and research connections
  • One capstone project sponsorship, Design Jam or equivalent engagement (i.e. Mentor Program or other customized engagement plan)
  • Corporate Affiliates Luncheon invitation (for 5 guests)
  • Priority consideration for on-campus sponsorships and guest speaker invitations
  • Priority access and research connections facilitated with HCDE faculty, graduate students, and other Corporate Affiliates
  • Invitations to contribute input at HCDE strategic planning events
  • Top level acknowledgement on the HCDE CAP members webpage and associated events

Strategic member contribution: $6,000 per year

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.