Introduction

Hello! We’re excited to announce an upcoming series of reading group sessions over the next few weeks to discuss a variety of papers related to design, ethics, dark patterns, and more! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and exchange insights with other researchers and students who share an interest in these topics.

Whether you are a researcher, designer, a student, or simply someone with a keen interest in these areas, you are invited to join us for our upcoming discussions. Our meetings will be held in a safe and friendly environment, where everyone is welcome to share their thoughts and ideas.

Upcoming Sessions

(All times are listed in EST)

March 10th – 11:30 AM – Register here!
Papers for this week: Ethical Mediation in UX Practice and Tactics of Soft Resistance in User Experience Professionals’ Values Work

March 17 – 10:00 AM – Register here!
Paper for this week: Identity Claims that Underlie Ethical Awareness and Action and Cultivating Ethics – A perspective from practice

March 24 – 10:00 AM – Register here!
Paper for this week: What Kind of Work Do “Asshole Designers” Create? Describing Properties of Ethical Concern on Reddit and Privacy Legislations as Business Risks: How GDPR and CCPA Are Represented in Technology Company’s Investment Risk Disclosures

TBD – 10:00 AM – Register here!
Paper for this week: “It’s More of a Mindset Than a Method”: UX Practitioners’ Conception of Design Methods and Moving from value sensitive design to virtuous practice design


Our list of future readings!

Please feel free to reach out to tcarloc@purdue.edu for more details (or to suggest a reading)!