Leah Pistorius
May 26, 2026
Join the University of Washington's Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) for a week of student showcases featuring interactive demos, presentations, prototypes, and final projects from across our courses.
These events are open to students, alumni, community partners, prospective students, and the public.
Interaction Design & Prototyping (HCDE 536)
Tuesday, June 2 | 6 - 9 p.m.
PCAR 295
Instructor: Paula Te
Five teams of HCDE students will showcase site-specific interactive experiences that blend physical and digital interaction.
HCDE Capstone Showcase (HCDE 493/593)
Wednesday, June 3 | 4 - 6 p.m.
HUB Ballroom
Instructors: Alexis Hope, Daniella Kim, Alan Marks, Linda Wagner
Explore 50+ capstone projects from graduating HCDE MS and BS students. Projects span AI, healthcare, accessibility, transportation, entertainment, sustainability, and more, and were developed in collaboration with organizations including Amazon, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Uber, Sony, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Sound Transit, and other partners.
Inclusive Design & Engineering (HCDE 315)
Thursday, June 4 | 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Sieg 233
Instructor: Cayla Key
Students will present high-fidelity prototypes designed to make technology, public spaces, and everyday experiences more accessible and equitable.
Projects include:
- A Discord add-on that detects and responds to voice chat harassment
- A Valorant audio visualization overlay for deaf and hard-of-hearing players
- A smoking cessation app and air quality sensor supporting relapse prevention
- An app that teaches English through conversation-based tasks
- A portable privacy stall for trans swimmers in locker rooms
Service Design – Advanced Projects in HCDE (HCDE 418)
Thursday, June 4 | 1 - 2 p.m.
Sieg 329
Instructor: Tyler Fox
Eight teams of HCDE undergraduates will present proposals for services contributing to and creating social infrastructure. Attendees will see how students apply service design methods to real-world challenges.
UX Prototyping (HCDE 351)
Thursday, June 4 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
IEB 205
Instructor: Katya Cherukumilli
Drawing from the UN Sustainable Development Goals, student teams will present projects using a variety of prototyping techniques to build and test concepts. Teams will discuss their project goals, demonstrate prototypes, and share insights from their design evaluations.
Design & Management of Complex Systems (HCDE 520)
Monday, June 8 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Dempsey 004
Instructor: Mark Haselkorn
Three teams of HCDE students will present design investigations focused on improving shared situational awareness and coordination for transit operations at Sound Transit. Attendees will get a look at how students apply human-centered design research and systems thinking to complex, real-world transportation challenges. Note: Showcase attendees will need to sign an NDA due to the potentially sensitive nature of the presentations.
We hope to see you there!