08/11/2026
We are excited to share that, thanks to an HCC Foundation Grant, our SEED (Studio Experience for Emerging Designers) program was able to send HCC faculty, staff, and students to FAB26, the International Fab Lab Conference in Boston!
This incredible opportunity allowed our faculty and staff to participate in inspiring seminars and hands-on workshops while also having the privilege of watching our talented HCC students present their work on an international stage.
Even more exciting, 2026 marks a major milestone for SEED. What began as an Interior Design initiative is expanding into a cross-disciplinary program that will now serve HCC's broader Art and Design community. Faculty from Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, Digital Communication, and Studio Arts will begin incorporating SEED-based coursework, creating even more opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and experiential learning. HCC students presentating at MIT!
FAB26 is the annual International Fab Lab Conference, bringing together makers, educators, engineers, artists, and industry leaders from around the world. With the conference returning to the United States for the first time in more than a decade, the 2026 Boston event provided a rare and invaluable opportunity for HCC to connect with the global maker movement and bring new ideas back to our students.
A heartfelt thank you to the HCC Foundation for investing in our students, faculty, and the future of design education. Your support is helping us prepare the next generation of creative professionals through innovation, collaboration, and real-world experiences.
And a shout out to Shasta Beveridge for writing and submitting the grant proposal which allowed for this awesome opportunity.
Student attendees: Donaldo Almazan & Clariza Reyes
WHI Admin. attendees: Jordan Carswell, WHI Director & Ithza Moreno, WHI Program Coordinator
Faculty attendees:
Shasta Beveridge, Interior Design
Jackie Barry, Interior Design
Swati Sardesai , Digital Communications
