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Ethical Design

Ethical Design means considering the impact of your solution on people and society. For example, when designing a wearable, you think about privacy of data, inclusivity of users, and sustainability of materials.

Why is this relevant to you? As a Creative Technologist, your designs affect real people. Ethical design ensures that your work is not only innovative but also responsible, safe, and sustainable.

Starting Points

  1. Identify ethical aspects relevant to your project.
    Example: privacy, safety, sustainability, inclusion.
  2. Use checklists or frameworks to guide ethical reflection.
  3. Discuss possible risks with stakeholders and team members.

Key Points

  1. Ethical design is not an extra step; it is part of every design choice.
  2. Show how you considered privacy, safety, sustainability, and inclusion.
  3. Balance trade-offs transparently and justify your decisions.
  4. Reflect on the broader impact of your design on society.