The Stanley Caplan User-Centered Product Design Award is seeking judges for the 2026 award cycle as we celebrate the program’s 25th anniversary.
Judges must be current members of the PDTG.
We are looking for experienced practitioners and researchers with backgrounds in human factors, UX, industrial design, usability, product development, healthcare, consumer products, or related disciplines.
Judge expectations:
• Evaluate entries independently using a structured scoring rubric
• Participate in one virtual judging discussion meeting
• Maintain confidentiality regarding submissions and deliberations
• Disclose and recuse from any conflicts of interest
More information about the award and past winners can be found at www.UCDaward.com
If you are interested in serving as a judge, please complete the judge interest form:
https://www.ucdaward.com/judge
Questions can be directed to Adam Shames at adam@ucdaward.com.
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