<aside> 🖥️ Designing ethically means acknowledging the humanity and respecting the autonomy of the people using your digital products. These principles act as guardrails to create ethical digital products through design patterns focused on user well-being.

Adapted from Humane by Design.

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1. Empowering

Process Data

Empowering design ensures products center on the value they provide to people over the revenue they can generate.

In Control

Give people the control they need to manage the algorithms that shape their experiences.

Privacy and Anonymity

Give people the control they need to manage privacy and anonymity.

Invisible Until Needed

Technology should augment human ability without disrupting our lives.

Promote Awareness

Promote usage awareness to encourage healthier digital habits.


2. Finite

Interaction

Finite design maximises the overall quality of time spent by bounding the experience and prioritising meaningful and relevant content.