What are ethics?

How could we design the fairest possible world for everyone living in it, considering that each individual has unique and differing needs, that there are finite limits to the resources we must all share, and that we hold a vast range of divergent and conflicting beliefs, principles and perspectives about what a good society would be?

When do ethics apply to design?

the recognition that there are diverse and conflicting perspectives on complex ethical issues, and that there is value and validity in this diversity. Different people can rationally examine the same situation and come to very different conclusions. A pluralist perspective holds that this diversity is not a problem to be resolved. Recognising difference can spur us on to reach deeper understanding.

What are we up to?

We’re developing as short course for design professionals and academics to examine their approaches to ethical design and re-evaluate their practice with regards to ethics.

The Masterclass course is in its early stages, if you think you’d be interested in a course like this, tell us about it!

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