This week I learned a lot about the consequences of design, whether expected or unexpected. In some cases, the unintended consequences can be great! But in other cases, they might be detrimental to other areas that you might not have foreseen. In order to curb potential negative consequences of design, it’s good to ask questions during the design process like “At what cost…?” or use prompts to make sure you are staying true to your design’s original intent. In addition to these, it’s also important to be aware of the values that design is moving towards. These may involve inclusive design, circular design, or others.
