HCAD Design Showcase 2026 20th Anniversary Event

Design Showcase celebrates its 20th anniversary as Hillier College’s signature annual fundraising event, connecting alumni and industry partners with our talented architecture and design students.

Join us for this special milestone year with a festive reception, architecture and design alumni awards, and an inspiring exhibition of student work. Support our students, reconnect with NJ School of Architecture and School of Art + Design alumni and faculty, and network with students, designers, and industry professionals. Register below to be part of the 20th anniversary celebration.

If you are unable to attend the event but would like to support Hillier College, you may do so via the “Additional Donation” button on the form below.

Event Details
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: NJIT, Weston Hall Gallery, Newark, NJ

Diamond – $15,000 ($13,300 tax-deductible)
• 10 guests
• Choice of either:
- 2 named seats in Alumni Lecture Hall ($975 value per chair)
OR
- Prominent display opportunity at the event for products, services, or physical models
• Two-page spread featured in the Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio
• 5 print copies + digital access to the Portfolio
• Premier recognition in pre-event promotional materials
 

Platinum – $10,000 ($8,640 tax-deductible)
• 8 guests
• Choice of either:
- 1 named seat in Alumni Lecture Hall ($975 value per chair)
OR
- Display opportunity at the event for products, services, or physical models
• Full-page ad or feature in the Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio
• 4 print copies + digital access to the Portfolio
• Recognition in pre-event promotional materials
 

Gold – $5,000 ($3,980 tax-deductible)
• 6 guests
• Half-page ad or feature in Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio
• 3 print copies + digital access to the Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio
• Recognition as Gold Sponsor at event 

Silver – $2,500 ($1,820 tax-deductible)
• 4 guests
• Quarter-page ad in Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio
• 2 print copies + digital access to the Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio
• Recognition as Silver Sponsor at event

Bronze – $1,000 ($660 tax-deductible)
• 2 guests
• Logo in Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio
• 1 print copy + digital access to the Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio
• Recognition as Bronze Sponsor at event

Tickets: 
• General Admission – $150
Admission to the event and reception 

• Showcasing Admission – $250 ($60 tax-deductible)
General Admission plus:
 - Submission of work for display at the event 
 - Inclusion in the printed Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio
 - One copy of the printed Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio (mailed after the event)

• Young Alumni (Class of 2020–2024) – $75

• NJIT Employees (Faculty, all Instructional Staff, Administrators) – $50

• Class of 2025 – Complimentary

Introducing in 2026:
• Purchase: Set of twelve limited-edition postcards featuring student work – $30 (pick up at event)
• Pre-order: Printed Design Showcase 2026 Portfolio – $40 (mailed after the event)