This is HCD – Human-Centered Design, UX & Service Design Thinking Podcast Relaunching the Global Human Centered Design Directory
Aug 7, 2025
Gerry Scullion unveils a major update: the Global Human-Centered Design Directory has moved to the main website! This shift enhances visibility and strengthens peer connections among designers. The directory is free and community-driven, making it a vital resource for mentorship, collaboration, and job opportunities. Discover how this change fosters a more interconnected human-centered design community, helping you find your next collaborator or mentor. Join the movement towards a more collaborative design ecosystem!
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Directory Became A Quiet Community Connector
- The Global Human-Centered Design Directory quietly became a valuable connector for practitioners.
- Moving it into the main site makes it more discoverable and embedded in the community.
Sleeper Success Led By Organic Sign-Ups
- Gerry describes the directory as a 'sleeper success' discovered through user emails and quiet sign-ups.
- He recounts that people were connecting via shared values and building relationships organically.
One Roof Improves Findability And Trust
- Centralizing the directory under the main site improves findability and intent.
- Keeping it free and non-monetized fosters trust and community-driven growth.