A Commitment to Ethical Design

Our Design Ethics

Be Awesome
Consider best design practices and do the best work.
- Create consistency across platforms/mediums.
- Simplicity is key.

Be human-centered
Always keep the user at the center of your work.
- Start with the user.
- Seek to include the user in as much of your process as possible.
- Rely on the data and the research.
- Consider inclusivity, accessibility and diversity.

Be sensitive
Be sensitive to your users and client’s needs.
- Consider your influence and conflicts of interest.
- Be sensitive when interviewing.
- Be aware of cultural differences and plan accordingly.
- Take measures to protect your user’s privacy and security.

Be lean
Work with what you got and don’t reinvent the wheel.
- Use current design patterns.
- Build upon completed work (in field or company).

Be Comprehensive
Seek to understand the context of the problem.
- Educate yourself on ecosystem and context.
- Stay up to date on the design and ecosystem.

Be conscious
Be fair and consider your social responsibility.
- Clarify ethical standards with team.
- Consider applicable laws, regulations and trade agreements.

Be transparent
Be open and truthful about your work.
- Be transparent with participants (when possible).
- Be honest about your data.
