The Department of Human Centered Design collaborates with the broader community through research and service activities, exhibitions, studio and lectures, the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection, and participation in the 4-H youth career exploration program. We also offer resources for consumers and youth educators on an array of topics related to understanding, use, and care of textile fibers and clothing.

HCD offers courses during the summer that the general public can take.  The courses are three weeks in duration, culminating in a final project.  Courses are taught by faculty and PhD candidates.