Introducing the Human Centered Design Directory – A Global Network for Connection and Community

That’s why we’re launching the Human Centered Design Directory—a free, global directory designed to connect HCD practitioners with one another across borders, sectors, and disciplines.

Why We’re Building This

This initiative is rooted in one clear goal: connection.

By making it easier to find people based on region, area of practice, or shared interests, we aim to help foster micro-communities—spaces where people can share ideas, collaborate on meaningful work, and build support networks that last. Whether you’re a design researcher in Nairobi, a service designer in Toronto, or a UX strategist in Buenos Aires, you should be able to find and connect with others who “get it.”

We believe that when we’re better connected, we’re more resilient, more impactful, and more hopeful about the future of our work.

What You Can Expect

In our first release, you’ll be able to:

• Create your own practitioner profile
• Search and filter practitioners by country, practice area, and interests
• Connect with individuals open to collaboration or conversation
• Discover other HCD-related communities to engage with
  

This is just the beginning. Future releases will include featured projects, local event listings, and opportunities for mentorship and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Be Part of the First Release

We’re inviting you to be part of the founding group of practitioners who help shape this directory from the start. Your feedback, presence, and participation will help us make it more useful and inclusive over time.

👉 Sign up now to be notified when the first release goes live.

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Together, we can build a more connected and human-centered future.

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