Cultivate a socially responsible design process with
Universal Methods of Ethical Design
, the first comprehensive survey of ethically centered design practices.
Are you ready to design for good? Join the growing movement of designers, technologists, and organizations embracing ethical design principles to drive meaningful change. This essential resource introduces practical methods and frameworks that foster ethical awareness, action, and reflection throughout the design process. These supports appear in this book in varied forms, including
methods
,
theoretical frameworks
conceptual frameworks
, and
principles
.
Discover actionable strategies across every design phase, including:
User Research
– Gather insights with empathy and integrity.
Design Scoping
– Define goals that align with ethical values.
Ideation & Concept Generation
– Spark ideas rooted in social responsibility.
Testing & Evaluation
– Assess impact with fairness and transparency.
Product Launch
– Deliver solutions that prioritize people and the planet.
Explore
diverse, accessible methods
that weave ethics into your workflow—covering critical topics like
feminist design, activism, privacy and security, legal policy, and governance
Each method is presented in a clear
two-page format
:
Page One
offers a concise definition, in-depth explanation, real-world applications, and practical guidelines—with sidenotes for added insights and references.
Page Two
features visual examples and graphics to deepen understanding.
Whether you’re a designer, engineer, manager, or student,
is your
essential reference
for building socially responsible and impactful designs.
The titles in the
Rockport Universal series
offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.