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Quick questions on Ethics, social responsibility and appropriate technology: HSC Design and Technology Designing and Producing
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What are the designer's responsibilities?Show answer
A designer's decisions affect users, workers, communities and the environment, so design carries genuine responsibility. Ethical practice means:
What is appropriate technology?Show answer
Appropriate technology means selecting a solution suited to the people who will use it and the context they live in, rather than the most advanced or expensive option. An appropriate solution matches the skills, resources, infrastructure, culture and genuine needs of its users. A high technology product that local people cannot maintain, afford or repair is inappropriate, while a simpler, robust solution may serve far better. Appropriate technology is especially important when designing for communities with limited resources or different cultural contexts.
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