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HCI scholars have become increasingly interested in describing the complex nature of UX practice. In parallel, HCI and STS scholars have sought to describe the ethical and value-laden relationship between designers and design outcomes. However, little research describes the ethical engagement of UX practitioners as a form of design complexity, including the multiple mediating factors that impact ethical awareness and decision-making. In this paper, we use a practice-led approach to describe ethical complexity, presenting three varied cases of UX practitioners based onin situ observations and interviews. In each case, we describe salient factors relating to ethical mediation, including organizational practices, self-driven ethical principles, and unique characteristics of specific projects the practitioner is engaged in. Using the concept of mediation from activity theory, we provide a rich account of practitioners' ethical decision making. We propose future work on ethical awareness and design education based on the concept of ethical mediation.
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Considering HCI Mindsets and Practices in the Making Phenomenon: A Value-Based Approach
Our research is grounded in several years of experience in establishing and running an academic makerspace that is open for our entire campus community. As part of developing the goals and purpose of our space, we have identified the need and opportunity for HCI mindsets and practices to be more prevalent in the making phenomenon. In this paper we discuss: how this need resonates with the challenges and questions in HCI education; our own value-based approach to understanding and supporting HCI in the making phenomenon; and implications for HCI education of both the value-based approach and the relationship between HCI and the making phenomenon.
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- Award ID(s):
- 1723744
- PAR ID:
- 10168016
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Symposium on HCI Education
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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