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The Power and Responsibility of Designers: Shaping a Better Tomorrow
I had the honour of speaking at the FITC (Future. Innovation. Technology. Creativity.) Spotlight UX conference. I shared the stage with Jared Spool (!!!!), Stephanie Speranza, David Hogue, Laura Schaefer, Sarah Hunt, Camilo Jones, Patrick Neeman, Joshua Mauldin, and Beth Anne Kinnaird.
I kept it small and insignificant— talking about the immense power and responsibility that designers possess, especially in the dynamic realm of technology.
I started by describing the way the Internet helped me on my journey into queerness. I had to start on a positive note before diving into the ways designers can unwittingly cause harm by neglecting the implications of their work. Throughout the talk, one resounding theme emerged; the need for designers to think critically, consider the broader context and envision the long-term impacts of their solutions.
Designers as Architects of Society
As I passionately emphasized during the session, we designers hold the keys to shaping society’s future. The things we create wield the power to revolutionize the very fabric of our existence. Technology is not merely a tool; it is a force that shapes the development of society. We have the ability to impact millions of lives, and it is high time we recognize…
