by todd richmond<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The field of User Interface\/User Experiences (UI\/UX) design has been a thing for a couple of decades now, and the growth of the field, following the growth of digital computers\/devices as a commodity capability. UI\/UX is part of what allowed the text-based terminal computer interface to become the touch-driven, intuitive (sometimes) interfaces. The “U” in UI\/UX design is of course users, and there was a big conceptual leap when the technology development moved from being in a vacuum and focused on the tech itself, to including the user in the design equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UI\/UX was critical in moving computer into a more human-useful capability. And clearly it was part of the driver for commercial success and widespread adoption. But UI\/UX is necessary but not sufficient to build a truly equitable virtual world(s). Web 2.0 arguably created amazing capabilities and experiences – but often for only certain subsets of the population. Numerous divides exist along with bias that is baked into every digital interface and technology. While UI\/UX design doesn’t avoid equity or ethical considerations, it often overlooks it. The reasons are myriad – lack of understanding of the issues (exacerbated by groups of developers that lack diversity), lack of training on how to include equity\/ethical considerations, development deadlines, etc. Whatever the reason, Web 3.0 needs to do better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is where creating a new field comes into play. Equitable Interfaces\/Ethical Experiences (EI\/EX) design will allow critical factors to be considered during the technology development process. Working in tandem with UI\/UX design, EI\/EX design brings humanity and inclusion into the discussion in ways not previously possible. While we could try and move the needle on UI\/UX design, the challenges around equity and ethics are so pervasive and so important, they deserve their own field of praxis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For too long the digital epoch has favored relatively few while marginalizing many. This dynamic needs to change in Web 3.0 and beyond, and rigorous, thoughtful EI\/EX design is one way to get to a place that is more fair, less toxic, and more sustainable for more people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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