Tag: ethics
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Citizen Designer
What does it mean to be a designer in today’s corporate-driven, over-branded global consumer culture? The following is an excerpt from the introduction to Steven Heller and Véronique Vienne’s Citizen Designer: Perspectives on Design Responsibility. So, what is the responsibility of a designer when the design is impeccable but the client is tainted? Being accountable…
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“The Coca-Cola Conspiracy” and ethical design
Where’s the line between a focus on your career and the societal impact of your work? Photo by Photon-Painter. I was watching a presentation by Robert Lustig about the damage caused by sugary foods, and after listening for a while it raised a few ethical questions I’m curious to know your thoughts on. Have a…
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How ethical are your design practices?
Do you work with a client whose product or values you don’t agree with? If you’re anti-smoking, for example, would you decline Marlboro as a client if they came to you with $1M?