Siebel Center for Design

HCD in the Community

The purpose of research studies under this area is to:

Investigate the role of HCD methodologies in addressing community challenges and fostering inclusive, sustainable, and user-centered solutions.

Assess the impact of community-based HCD initiatives on various stakeholders, including community members, organizations, and policymakers.

Develop frameworks and strategies for effectively implementing HCD in community settings, considering diverse cultural and social contexts.

Conference Presentations

Romani, B., Grau, S., Cherney, M., Royea, L.,  Chen, L., Shehab, S., & Dave, A. Cultivating Relational Design Networks: The Human Centered Design Outcomes Collaborative [Conference Session]. Design Forge, Elon University, NC, United States. 

Switzky, R. (2023, March 30-31). The evolution of University of Illinois’ Community Engagement Lab [Conference Session]. Design Forge, Elon University, NC, United States. 

If you have any questions about the Assessment and Research team's publications, you can read more about Dr. Saad Shehab's work or contact him via email.