Summary
If we were to design a technology from scratch, how could we design it in a way that it preserves the values we as the society hold dear? How can we systematically codify these values and translate them into design requirements? These questions, and more, will be answered in this module, where we will be discussing 'Designing for Values' (DfV) also known as Value Sensitive Design (VSD).
This resource provides a link to materials (web lectures, readings, examples) that address the following learning objectives:
- Recognize why values should play a key role in design and innovation process.
- Make better decisions in the design process to enhance socially acceptable products and technologies.
- Apply the 'design for values' method to systematically integrate ethical and societal values (such as sustainability, safety, equity and privacy) into the design of your own technology or projects.
- Develop/adapt strategies for dealing with value conflicts.
These materials are also part of the MOOC Responsible Innovation