The Affiliate Program

Shape the Future of Design Thinking with SCD

What is the SCD Affiliate Program?

The SCD Affiliate Program is a collaborative, interdisciplinary network of contributors that lead human-centered innovation, education, community, and research activities on our campus, with peer institutions, with communities, and with industry partners.

What are the benefits of becoming an SCD Affiliate?

As a member of the program, SCD Affiliates benefit from prioritized access to SCD work and makers spaces, classrooms, and event spaces. Affiliates also receive enhanced support from SCD Team members in areas of assessment and research, academic programs, faculty and academic engagement, marketing and programming, equipment and experience operations, and media content creation. In addition, Affiliates benefit from collective, interdisciplinary engagement opportunities that foster human-centered design problem solving in areas of:

•  Community engagement and societal impact
•  Entrepreneurialism and organizational development
•  Health innovation
•  Technological innovation
•  Transformative education and pedagogical innovation.

What are the roles an SCD Affiliate fulfills?

Affiliates fulfill many roles that support the SCD mission to “Practice, model, and teach design thinking, using human-centered design to reimagine our campus, community and collective world.” In particular, SCD Affiliates serve as research, education, and community collaborators; campus community and external partner ambassadors and advocates; and advisors to SCD Team members and HCD-project leaders.

Interested in Becoming an SCD Affiliate?