Harry Lymperopoulos
Consultant @ EVIDENCE BASED L.P.
BIO
Harry Lymperopoulos: Award-winning designer, life coach, Les Mills trainer, play writer & director. He wrestles complex requirements into completion, emerging with delightful experiences. His portfolio reads like a "Who's Who" of industries, from fintech and betting (no, he can't predict the outcome) to telecoms and beyond. Harry's on a mission to improve the world, one experience and one person at a time. When he's not busy making UX magic at top companies, he's either coaching people to unleash their inner superheroes or leading Les Mills classes that feel suspiciously like rave parties. A strategic thinker with a killer deadlift, Harry blends compassion, awareness, and meticulous planning to uplift both users and teams. His specialty is looking at the bigger picture, untangling complex concepts and finding the most efficient route to an outcome.
Tutorial (Beginner):
Design no Evil
Abstract
In this 30’ session, we explore the ethical challenges faced by UX designers working
in controversial industries such as betting, oil companies and adult entertainment.
We delve into the ethical considerations that arise in these roles and discuss design
decisions that can promote ethical choices for users. By analysing real-life examples,
we demonstrate that every job, considered ethical or not, will eventually present
ethical questions and that there is no universally ethically positive choice. Instead,
we argue that ethical decisions are subjective and based on individual moral
frameworks. Ultimately, we conclude that designers should strive to make choices
that align with their personal ethics all while ensuring they do not harm any Users in
the process, or at least strive to contain the potential harm.
Outline
I. Introduction
Ethics & design
The importance of Ethics
II. Background
Controversial industries
Ethical dilemmas for UX designers
III. Ethical Considerations
Controversial vs Innocent Industries (Adult Entertainment vs Dog Food retail)
Design choices and their impact based on different ethical approaches
IV. Design Decisions for Ethical Choices
A Spartan or a Trojan Horse, which side would you pick?
Mission impossible: No harm done
V. Conclusion
The importance of aligning design choices with personal ethics
Final thoughts on minimizing harm and promoting ethical design behaviour
based on personal and informed judgement
Key Takeaways
Ethical awareness in Design: understanding ethics in UX design and its
impact on users and society.
Ethical vs. other industries: all industries are controversial
Subjectivity of ethical decisions: acknowledging that ethical decisions are
subjective and influenced by individual moral frameworks.
Aligning with Personal Ethics: Emphasizing the importance of aligning design
choices with personal ethics.
Ethical design choices: Encouraging designers to make informed judgments
that minimize harm while promoting ethical behaviour.