Design ethics analyzes the moral implications of one’s work. The power that technology provides comes with enormous responsibility. We will consider how difficult interfaces and data practices hurt society. We will assess and connect activities with values using ethical frameworks. Finally, we will examine advocacy approaches for fostering organization-centered decisions. Here are some ethics of design, one must know about-
1) Privacy– Privacy of users designing for accessibility being mindful of representation and cultural sensitivity, data protection through technology design, and choices regarding data privacy are present.
2) User involvement– Hear feedback directly from end users. In large organizations, not everyone has direct contact with the end user. Strategic decisions based on our user needs.
3) Focus- A business-wide strategy that involves building operations, products, and services around customer needs, wants, and goals.
4)Sustainability- A design strategy and a broader concept that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It seeks to reduce negative impacts on the environment, society, and economy by promoting responsible resource use, minimizing waste and pollution, and fostering social equity and economic viability.
5) Transparency– It is a little different in a computer science context, coming closer to meaning invisible or undetectable which means to recognize the underlined meanings that are not said or written.
According to Mr. Rohit Singh, CEO of NICS Technology-
We attempt to make the development from being aspirational in terms of their ethics. We believe that the ethics of designing educational technology should be at the forefront of our mission and practices. The impact of technology on education is immense, and we have a responsibility to ensure that our products and services contribute positively to the learning experience of students and educators. By adhering to these ethical principles, we can ensure that our ed-tech organization not only thrives as a business but also makes a positive and lasting impact on education and society. Our success should be measured not just by profit margins, but also by the positive changes we bring to the lives of learners and educators.