In a world where technology shapes our future outcomes, ethical design is not just a choice; it’s an imperative. This workshop offers a practical tool, an ethical framework for designers, rooted in principles from permaculture. It is a compass to navigate the complex interplay of creativity, innovation, economic viability, and social and environmental responsibility.

 

We are shifting the focus from user-centric to a broader, holistic, planet-centered approach. In this workshop, participants will learn to apply an ethical framework to evaluate designs and understand their impact on our society, environment, and economy.

 

This tool equips you to forecast the potential effects of design choices and to ensure decisions are made with a clear picture for a healthier society, planet, and economy.

 

Gabriela Lorenz is a UX Designer Director and MBA in Sustainable Business. Over a 15-year career, she has honed her skills in various sectors, leading international and remote teams to enhance digital product design. Gabriela is known for her dedication to mentoring with a focus on gender inclusivity.

 

She writes for diverse media publications advocating for an ethical and sustainable shift in design practices. As a mentor, she guides designers toward creating innovative and socially responsible products.

 

Gabriela’s professional ethos is grounded in promoting a humanity-centric approach to design, aiming to create technology that aligns with ethical standards and supports holistic well-being.

 

With a foundation in Philosophy and Visual Arts & Design, Betina Mazzarino has blended creative vision with ethical reasoning. This has been the backbone of a diverse career, from earning recognition as a film producer to shaping minds as a Leadership Coach.

 

Her work has been recognized with several awards including the Leadership Award from Saint Bernard Pass Charitable Foundation & EU Business School for her PWN Global Virtual Program for Entrepreneurs fostering professional growth and ethical practices in business.

 

Through a mindset rooted in a classical philosophy and regenerative living systems framework, Betina approaches each developmental process through powerful questions that help us think and act differently: What can we unleash? What interactions will make this work? How do we welcome resistance and influence an organization’s culture? And eventually, how can we transform energy to design sustainable changes?

 

Her commitment to ethics and values in leadership has not only shaped their career but also the careers of those they have coached and mentored across continents.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gllorenz/