Course Summary
In this course, you will explore the ethical responsibilities of designers in professional practice and in society, with an emphasis upon place-based principles and your relationship to diverse knowledge systems. You will study historical and contemporary design practices from a diverse range of cultures, and you will reflect on your own standpoint, in order to apply ethical and relational principles in your own practice. You will learn about pluriversal design and the role of design in relation to social justice, access, and sustainability, empowering you to become a responsible design citizen.