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On Weaponised Design
- james_s_tayler 8y agoIs it weaponized design that I can beat you to death with a monkey wrench? Is it possible to design something such that it is functional and cannot be used as a weapon? My gut says no.
- davidwitt415 8y agoWhile I appreciate the overall point of the article, I think the author misplaces the power of the designer. Sure, we create the tangible User Interface, however, it is typically a tactical role. Ime, the anti-patterns and other dark design features come from Product Management or above. This doesn't excuse designers from ethical considerations, and indeed I believe they should pay more attention in this regard, however, the message and pressure should be aimed at management.