Design researcher & educator

Design Ethics

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   Coerced Recognition at the Service Interface: A Design Ethics Framework for Unveiling the User Oppression

   Secomandi, F., & Van Amstel, F. M. C. (2025). Coerced Recognition at the Service Interface: A Design Ethics Framework for Unveiling the User Oppression. Journal of Human-Technology Relations, 3, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.59490/jhtr.2025.3.7745 - Jul 24, 2025
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   Spiritual Diversity in the Museum Workplace (2025)

   Emma Dennison, a graduate student in Museum Studies, identified a gap in her field: the scarcity of research on spiritual inclusivity in the museum workplace. She sought my guidance in the nearby Design and Visual Communications program, where I was then located at the University of Florida. Emma had the idea of designing a handbook […] - Jun 6, 2025
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   The Struggle for Human Rights in Design

   Abstract: Human Rights are rarely discussed in Design, possibly because regulatory work is mostly seen as a border topic or outside the scope. However, Human Rights are not just about Law but also about Ethics, Morality, and Politics, growing topics in the design research agenda. The struggle for Human Rights is now a big thing […] - Oct 10, 2023
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   Ethics and aesthetics of the experience designed for the Other

   Keynote addressed in the A & D Visitors Series, School of Art & Design, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, October 2022. This is a provocative talk on design ethics that might spark a debate with the audience. The presenter will show well-known design products and processes that promise to deliver unique experiences. His critique of these […] - Oct 9, 2022

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