Leah Pistorius
March 2, 2026
Join the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for our end-of-quarter course showcases. Get a glimpse inside HCDE classes and discover the range of research, design, and technology projects our students are exploring. All events are open to the public.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
Service Design (HCDE 529)
When: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Where: Sieg Building 232
Instructor: Tyler Fox
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Five student teams will share proposals for services that strengthen social infrastructure, addressing community needs through research-driven design. This is a great opportunity to see how HCDE students apply service design methods to real-world challenges.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Foundations of Human Centered AI (HCDE 560)
When: 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Odegaard Library (OUG) 141
Instructor: Sourojit Ghosh
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Get a look inside HCDE’s Foundations of Human-Centered AI course. Student teams will present projects demonstrating how they use AI as part of the design process while applying human-centered approaches to ensure these technologies support real user needs.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
User Experience Prototyping (HCDE 351)
When: 10:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Where: Interdisciplinary Engineering Building (IEB) 201
Instructor: Brock Craft
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HCDE's User Experience Prototyping class opens their doors for a market-bazaar style showcase of student project concepts and prototype videos. Drop in, explore, and engage with student teams.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Physical Computing (HCDE 439)
When: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: DXARTS Gallery, McMahon Hall
Instructor: Paula Te
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View final presentations from students in HCDE's Physical Computing course. Students will first present their individual projects, followed by an open showcase during the final half hour.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Usability Research (HCDE 417)
When: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Sieg Building 329
Instructor: Mina Zavary
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In HCDE's Usability Research course, student teams will present final projects based on quarter-long studies of products including Apple Photos, Apple FindMy, RyanAir, and OBS Streaming, and HeyTEA. See how students plan studies, gather user data, and turn insights into design recommendations.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Designing a Human Centered Venture (HCDE 534)
When: 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Odegaard Library (OUG) 136
Instructor: Sheryl Cababa
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Get a look inside HCDE’s Designing a Human-Centered Venture course. Student teams will present final pitches for ventures they have developed over the quarter, applying human-centered research, design, and business strategy to address real user needs
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Co-Creating Solutions for FIFA World Cup Transportation Challenges (Directed Research Group)
When: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Sieg Building 420
Instructor: Mark Haselkorn
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Join HCDE for final presentations from this Directed Research Group, where two student teams will share proposals developed for Sound Transit to address transportation challenges during the FIFA World Cup. See how students collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to co-create solutions for large-scale, real-world infrastructure needs.