HCD Resources
At the Siebel Center for Design, we believe that designing innovative solutions starts with empathy, grows through iteration, thrives on collaboration, and leads to real-world impact. Whether you're brand new to HCD or looking to deepen your practice, this page is your launchpad. Start with a solid foundation, find or frame the right challenge, explore tools to support each stage of the process, and dig deeper with our favorite go-to resources. Wherever you are in your design journey, we’re here to help you make meaningful change, one meaningful design at a time.
Step 1 - Learn about HCD
Watch each of the following videos to get a brief introduction to the concepts of Human-Centered Design, our Taxonomy, and each of the spaces:
Introduction to Human-Centered Design
Understand
Ideate
Implement
Introduction to the Human-Centered Design Taxonomy
Synthesize
Prototype
Wrapping Up
Step 2 - Try some HCD Tools
Step 3 – Keep Going: Connect, Learn, and Apply
You’ve explored the fundamentals—now take your next step with us.
Whether you're ready to deepen your HCD skills, apply what you've learned to a real-world challenge, or bring design thinking to your team, SCD offers a variety of ways to go further: