What Is Design Ethics?

Design Ethics is where moral dilemmas are taken into action and decided upon. They are based on personal beliefs and values within society. External aspects need to be taken into consideration when designing for a client, and that the design should be suitable specifically for them. Designers need to keep various areas in mind, from environmental, multiculturalism to anti-consumerism etc.

Thursday 1 May 2014

Buy Nothing Day


It's time to lock up your wallets and purses, cut up your credit cards and dump the love of your life - shopping. 
Saturday November 29th 2014 is Buy Nothing Day (UK). It's a day where you challenge yourself, your family and friends to switch off from shopping and tune into life. The rules are simple, for 24 hours you will detox from shopping and anyone can take part provided they spend a day without spending! 
Everything we buy has an impact on the environment, Buy Nothing Day highlights the environmental and ethical consequences of consumerism. The developed countries - only 20% of the world population are consuming over 80% of the earth's natural resources, causing a disproportionate level of environmental damage, and an unfair distribution of wealth.

One day a year is dedicated to stop purchasing goods and focus on reality, changing your lifestyle for just one day. The day makes you question what you buy and to challenge the companies who produce them. Consuming less is for the better and by taking part in this day is a great way to start it.
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