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matthewlarn.bsky.social
In my latest post, I break down the 10 core drives of gamification and how you can use them to create engaging, meaningful experiences that actually align with our values and enhance our lives in a meaningful way.
#Gamification #DesignEthics #DarkPatterns

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The 10 Core Drives of Gamification & How to Utilize Them Responsibly
I’m tired of feeling emotionally manipulated by everyone — corporations, politicians, nonprofits, you name it. As a designer (and a decent…
matthewlarn.medium.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:56 PM
jake.cosmic.plumbing
Optimizing only for conversions?
That’s how you end up with “quick wins” that destroy long-term trust.

Your UX choices can build loyalty—or cause irreparable harm.

👉 Full story on the UX Level Up Podcast. https://www.ooux.com/resources/episode079

#UX #UXDesign #DesignEthics #DarkPatterns
September 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
cr8tivegem.bsky.social
Preview of Dark Mirror S8 just dropped! 😳🥴😐 #SciFi2Fact #DesignEthics #Biometrics #DataPrivacy #DesignFutures
cnbc.com CNBC @cnbc.com · May 1
Altman co-founded “World” in 2019 — known as Worldcoin until last year — to create a global identity verification system for people, using iris scans and the blockchain to ideally fight against fraud and bots.
Sam Altman's eye-scanning ID project launches in U.S. with six locations
Altman co-founded "World" in 2019 — known as Worldcoin until last year — to create a global identity verification system.
cnb.cx
May 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
catherinedionne.bsky.social
AI-first design isn't about replacing humans—it's about rethinking how we work alongside AI.

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What does "AI-first" mean for content designers?
Discover how AI is reshaping content design. Learn why AI-first content design demands new skills for UX writers and content designers.
uxcontent.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
aimonaco.bsky.social
This week’s Mythology dives into the seductive sheen of AI design.

From Aphrodite’s charm to algorithmic engagement loops, beauty can enchant—or entrap.

What happens when elegance trumps ethics?
🌊 Read here: tinyurl.com/3d48fhrm

#AI #DesignEthics #Mythology #AIEthics
Sunday Read: Aphrodite and the allure of AI design – #39
Series: "Mythology"
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June 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
dffrnt.bsky.social
🤖 Synthetic users are on the rise—and distorting research more than most teams realize.

From fake responses to AI personas, research integrity is under threat.

Here’s how to spot them—and protect your work:
🔗 tinyurl.com/3uhk8ps8
#DesignEthics #UXResearch #AIandDesign #PublicInnovation
June 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
abifawcus.bsky.social
I’ve been thinking a lot about how we signal power in the interfaces we build. This piece explores what we say, quietly, through colour and layout.

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Inspired by ethical design voices like @khoi.bsky.social and @gndclouds.earth #ux #designethics #storytelling #visualdesign
August 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
heretakis.bsky.social
#Typography is not decoration, it’s a moral act. Just published: my deep dive into Jan Tschichold’s The #Form of the #Book and why good design still matters in the digital age.
#BookDesign #DesignEthics #JanTschichold #DesignHistory heretakis.medium.com/the-morality...
The Morality of Good Design: Lessons from The Form of the Book
“Perfect typography is more a science than an art.” , Jan Tschichold
heretakis.medium.com
July 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
violetbanz.bsky.social
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping design. Dive into history and modern practices to see AI's transformative power in design today.

www.jnbanzhoff.com/post/artific...

#AIinDesign #CreativeWorkflow #DesignEthics #DesignwithAI
AI as a Transformative Tool for Designers | Artificial Intelligence Insights
AI as a Transformative Tool for DesignersHarnessing Artificial Intelligence in Design—Insights from History and PracticeIntroductionArtificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the landscape of d...
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September 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
newsaffair.bsky.social
Design theft! The latest viral trend shows Copycat Couture copying high-fashion originals without permission. Fashion represents expression, not infringement. Let’s celebrate creativity, not copycats! #FairFashion #DesignEthics 🎨💼 buy anything with 20% discount on amazon: cutt.ly/KrRd7W5Z
June 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
wintermarch.bsky.social
AI-made Ghibli-style art stirs debate—homage or heist? As critics slam it for faking the handcrafted spirit, the packaging world faces a similar dilemma. Faux-artisanal design may woo eyes, but without real soul, trust vanishes like magic dust. #AIart #DesignEthics
April 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
wintermarch.bsky.social
AI's mimicking Ghibli magic🎨—but at what cost? ChatGPT-4o’s new image tool launched a wave of stunning portraits...and a storm of copyright concerns. For brands, the human touch in packaging might just become the next big flex. #AIArt #DesignEthics
April 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
Inclusive design has become jargon for “good design” or “the right thing to do,” but according to Aaron Chu, that very ubiquity has drained the phrase of its meaning.

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#InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #A11y #EquityInTech #DesignEthics #DisabilityInclusion
‘Inclusive design’ has become so widely used that it’s meaningless. That has to change
Despite its good intentions, inclusive design often fails to treat disabled people as equals.
www.fastcompany.com
August 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
globalcmd.bsky.social
Designers: make privacy a default. Read how Privacy by Design aligns UI choices with security -> https://glcnd.io/how-privacy-by-design-for-designers-enhances-security/ #PrivacyByDesign #SecureUX #DesignEthics #DataMinimization
How Privacy by Design for Designers Enhances Security - GLCND.IO
glcnd.io
October 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
mnagenborg.bsky.social
While I couldn’t make it to the #DRS2024 conference, I am looking forward to productive feedback on our joint paper on #DesignEthics and hope that people find the Ethics track meaningful, which our Special Interest Group organized.
June 24, 2024 at 7:09 AM
catherinedionne.bsky.social
"​Minimalism often presents itself as neutral. But neutrality, in design, is a myth."

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#Minimalism #DesignEthics #CulturalBias #UXDesign #Inclusivity
The oppressive foundation of minimalist design
What we call “good design” may just be cultural conformity in disguise.
uxdesign.cc
April 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
delabar.design
📝 Read the full essay here:

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#AI #design #simulation #systems #digitaltwins #governance #ux #designethics
The Societal Simulation Stack Is the New Design System
Issue 006: How AI-driven predictive systems are reshaping governance, policy, and the role of design in shaping our collective future.
open.substack.com
June 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
ciferecigo.bsky.social
KI im Design: Nur fair, transparent und menschenrechtsorientiert ist sie transformativ. ⚖️ Ethik muss im Zentrum stehen, um die Technologie verantwortungsvoll zu nutzen. #EthicalAI #DesignEthics #KMU

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September 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
traumainformedcontent.com
Yesterday, the Cabinet Office and the UK Civil Service Policy Profession published the Public Design Evidence Review, a hefty document full of case studies, research and international best practice. 🧵
#PublicServices #DesignEthics #TraumaInformed #ContentDesign #UX #GovDesign #GOVUK #accessibility
What the Public Design Evidence Review misses: Micro-trauma, emotional safety and the real needs of real people - Workplace Insights by Adrie van der Luijt
The UK government’s new public service evidence review is big on integration, co-design and public value, but says nothing about emotional safety or trauma.
www.workplaceinsights.co.uk
July 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
mnagenborg.bsky.social
I am happy to share the #CfP for our topical issue on #Ethics In/Of/For #Design of the Journal of #Human-Technology Relations:

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#DesignEthics #DRS #OpenAccess
Call for Papers in the Topical Collection: "Ethics In/Of/For Design" | Journal of Human-Technology Relations
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November 28, 2024 at 3:43 PM
freelancebarme.bsky.social
Unintended consequences arise from the design of social media platforms, impacting teen mental health. Designers must plan for these effects, considering the implications of their creations on users' well-being. #DesignEthics #TeenMentalHealth https://uxdesign.cc/the-ux-butterfly-effect-58dd180a0e1…
https://uxdesign.cc/the-ux-butterfly-effect-58dd180a0e13?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4
Understanding unintended consequences in design and how to plan for them.
uxdesign.cc
June 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
tonygrr.bsky.social
Delighted to share that our article, “Deceptive Design: How websites are manipulating users’ behaviour,” is the cover feature in the June 2025 issue of The Ergonomist (magazine of the CIEHF)
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#UX #DarkPatterns #HumanFactors #DesignEthics #BehaviouralDesign
June 20, 2025 at 11:20 AM
matthewlarn.bsky.social
Designing for privacy isn’t just about compliance—it’s about trust. It means collecting less, being transparent, and putting users in control.
#UX #DesignEthics #DataPrivacy #Trust #UserExperience #ProductDesign
Reclaiming Trust: The 8 Principles of Privacy-First Design
Practical strategies for designers to build trust and safeguard data in an increasingly invasive digital world.
matthewlarn.medium.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
sandfordpr.bsky.social
🤖✨ AI is revolutionising design - but at what cost? From copyright chaos to creativity crises, this piece dives deep into the real issues. Designers, this one’s for you!

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#AI #DesignEthics #CreativeAI #DesignCommunity
AI in the design world: problematic or practical?
How AI is Changing the Design, PR, and Marketing Landscape
sandfordpr.substack.com
May 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
zetaraffix.com
What’s the deal with sites/apps asking you to login ONLY with Apple/Google/FB?
What are you supposed to do with your none-of-those credentials?
And why impose this on people?
#deceptivedesign
#designethics
November 22, 2024 at 8:44 PM