Technology is never value‑neutral. The choices engineers and designers make shape how technology affects individuals, society, and the world around us
Course Details
| Language | English |
| Duration | 9 weeks |
| Effort | 2hrs/wk |
Description
Design for Values introduces a systematic approach to integrating moral, social, and ethical values directly into the engineering and design process.
In this course, you will learn how values such as safety, sustainability, fairness, and responsibility can be identified, analyzed, and translated into concrete design requirements. You will explore the Design for Values and Value Sensitive Design approaches, work with stakeholder perspectives, and learn how to deal with value conflicts in a structured and transparent way.
By combining conceptual frameworks with practical methods and real‑world examples, this course equips you to design technologies that not only function well, but also align with societal needs and ethical expectations. Whether you are an engineer, designer, or decision‑maker, Design for Values helps you take responsibility for the impact of technology in society.
