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Why Partner?
When was the last time your professional work let you be truly creative? The HCD Lab is built for exactly that. The Lab is a space where you can experiment with ideas, design engaging experiences, and share your expertise with a curious and thoughtful community. Hosting an event here isn’t just about presenting—it’s about creating something meaningful together. Whether you want to collaborate with someone new, experiment with a bold concept, or help others see the world differently, the HCD Lab gives you a platform—and the freedom—to make it happen. People choose to partner with the HCD Lab for many reasons, but these three come up again and again:
Collaborate
Collaborate with someone you're excited to work with
Be Creative
Push your creativity and audacity in a no-risk space
Shift Perspectives
Open people's eyes to new ways of thinking and working
Goals of HCD Lab Events
The HCD Lab exists to create the kind of professional gatherings people wish happened more often. We bring together individuals from a wide range of backgrounds to connect in meaningful ways, explore new perspectives that translate across fields, and take part in interactive experiences that are engaging, thought-provoking, and memorable. Every event is designed to leave participants with new ideas, new connections, and a renewed sense of possibility.
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Here are the 3 goals of the HCD Lab:
Connection
Foster meaningful connections between professionals from design and non-design backgrounds
Learning
Facilitate the learning of new perspectives and approaches that are widely applicable to a diverse audience
Experiences
Provide experiences that are interactive, compelling, and leave a lasting impression
Characteristics of HCD Lab Events
There’s a contagious energy at HCD Lab events. They’re interactive, welcoming, and full of curiosity—spaces where people genuinely want to participate, explore, and connect. That energy is what makes the events memorable, and it’s a big reason why a third of attendees come back for more.
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As you consider hosting an HCD Lab event, the event should be:
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Broadly relevant: Make the event understandable and relevant to designers and non-designers.
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Full of connection: Provide opportunities for attendees to connect and collaborate with one another.
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Interactive: Jump into hands-on activities early and often.
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Experiential: Don't just talk about concepts. Provide opportunities for attendees to experience them.
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Reflective: Include pauses throughout for individual and/or group reflection.
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Simple: Don’t try to cover too much.
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Fun: Err on the side of fun and creativity!