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Let's look at "A Designer's Code of Ethics" by Mike Monteiro.
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- A Designer's Code of Ethics - by Mike Monteiro
- Ruined by Design - by Mike Monteiro
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HOPE: Ethical design requires
an ongoing commitment.
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For that reason,
it helps to have a framework.
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I imagine ethics as
three concentric circles.
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The largest one is humanity ethics and
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encompasses the basic human needs
of safety, privacy and freedom.
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You can think of the golden rule,
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which is the principle of treating
others how they want to be treated.
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The next one is industry ethics.
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For us, those are the best practices for
designers, developers,
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product owners, and so on.
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Then, in the middle, is personal ethics.
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Perhaps you're spiritual or
follow a religion.
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Maybe you're like me and
identify as an environmentalist and
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animal rights advocate.
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You may refuse to work for
specific companies.
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Or refuse to do certain tasks that
don't align with your values.
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Let's delve into industry ethics,
as it is most relevant to this course.
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Mike Monteiro is the author
of the book Ruined by Design.
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I highly recommend checking it out,
it's all about ethical design.
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Let's look at his proposal for
a designer's code of ethics.
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A designer is first and
foremost a human being.
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A designer is responsible for
the work they put into the world.
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A designer values impact over form.
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A designer owes the people who hire them
not just their labor, but their counsel.
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A designer welcomes criticism.
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A designer strives to know their audience.
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A designer does not believe in edge cases.
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A designer is part of
a professional community.
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A designer welcomes a diverse and
competitive field.
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A designer takes time for self reflection.
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Monteiro advocates for
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asking questions to uncover the impact
one's work will have on others.
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He says we are the gatekeepers and
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we need to be in the habit of
standing up for what's right.
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In the next step, I'll share more
ethical frameworks for you to explore.
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