Questions tagged [ethics]
recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior such as code of conduct, honourable behaviours and virtues
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Any trends or examples of how to distinguish between AI and human generated content?
With a lot of AI generated content populating the Internet and its growing presence, it seems socially responsible for individuals, businesses and organizations to provide some disclaimer about the ...
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Are there theoretical ways to create empathy between users of a product?
So I've had this question forever, but it doesn't seem like I've seen any answers to it as of yet.
We've all seen the trashfires of many social media websites, but my question still stands, is it ...
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How to allow users to opt out from data tracking tools?
Our team is implementing Hotjar and Google analytics so we can start tracking data to help us improve the user experience but I was thinking it would be ethical to allow users to opt out if they don't ...
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Key pillars of ethical design practices in digital products and services
The Digital Ethics Compass is a noteworthy attempt to encapsulate some of the key considerations that will help address some common oversight when it comes to the design of digital products and ...
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Is there a list of game elements that have neutral impact of trustworthiness?
In the article Gamification - A good idea for a serious topic like financial services?, the author says:
Although gamification is one of the most powerful methods of motivating people and can have ...
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What is a responsible design/web application? It is just being responsive and accessible?
I came across the interesting term "responsible applications" used in an article, which proposes that an application that is responsible to the users is one that both responsive and ...
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What's wrong with social media feeds in terms of design ethics? How can it be fixed?
I recently saw the documentary 'social dilemma' about how social media platforms like FB and Instagram are impacting many people's lives negatively, in terms of creating an addiction to polarised ...
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How to document or describe an ethically designed user interface or interaction pattern?
It is common for designers and consumers nowadays to talk about or refer to 'dark patterns', although it is probably the intention of the designer that makes the pattern 'dark' rather than the ...
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What situations might it be acceptable to design something that would be considered unethical?
In the recent StackOverflow Developer Survey, over 100,000 developers were asked a series of questions reflecting their experiences working in the industry.
On the subject of ethics, two questions ...
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Questions regarding biological sex seen as offensive?
I have been tasked with creating a new front-end for an insurance company, the idea being to provide rough quotes based on filling out a questionnaire, the back-end quote generation etc. is all ...
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Dark Patterns - Preselection
Say you have stakeholders wanting a certain journey which you deem unethical.
Would you agree that pre-selecting an option for a user before they've even had a chance to read the options is ...
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Should I do a redesign as part of hiring process? [closed]
Is it ethical to ask a potential hire to redesign an existing website for the company?
For context, I've been sent a static image of a dashboard for a major bank. I've been given no information ...
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How to educate new UX designers about design ethics
I saw the latest in a number of books written about the impact of bad design and how it can have tragic consequences in what seems to be a catchy title of "Tragic Design"
The book is intended to:
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How do I conduct research on healthcare patients' experiences effectively and ethically?
I'm working on a side project to help improve patients' healthcare outcomes. This is an independent project and I am not affiliated with any organization. I want to learn about people's experiences in ...
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The UX designer's responsibility to the public and ethical behaviour guidelines in companies
I read an excerpt from AIGA's publication on design's responsibility to the public:
The designer’s responsibility to the public
A professional designer shall avoid projects that will result in harm
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