In this article, I will explore the three main theories of normative ethics and show how we can bring ethics into our practice as designers. Consequentialist ethics Consequentialism is the view that consequences are what make things right or wrong. For example, the reason why stealing from the poor is wrong is…

I have recently been doing work on design ethics at the Ministry of Justice for the Office of the Public Guardian. I’m currently exploring what we mean when we say ‘ethical design’. One question that this has brought up is ‘what is the difference between good design and ethical design?’ …

[Last updated 24th June 2022] In an attempt to create more clarity around design ethics, I have been trying to answer the following questions: Is ethical design just good design? Can something be a case of good design without being ethical? Can something be a case of ethical design without…

In recent times, ethics has become something of a buzzword in the tech industry, and for a good reason. Bad design decisions can lead to devastating personal, organisational and societal consequences. But what do we mean when we talk about ethics? A common answer is that ethics has to do…