This document discusses overcoming bias in design. It provides examples of cognitive biases and systemic biases that can negatively impact design. It emphasizes practicing empathy, identifying assumptions, listening to understand different perspectives, and doing the work to overcome biases. The goal is designing for all people by accounting for diverse experiences and avoiding reinforcing historical inequities.
15. - K AT E M E Y E R , N E L S O N N O R M A N G R O U P
Flat interfaces often use weak signifiers…[which]
require more user effort than strong ones.
https://www.nngroup.com/articles/flat-ui-less-attention-cause-uncertainty/
25. - C AT H Y O ’ N E I L , W E A P O N S O F M AT H D E S T R U C T I O N
Algorithms don't make life more fair, they just
automate the status quo.
https://www.ted.com/talks/cathy_o_neil_the_era_of_blind_faith_in_big_data_must_end
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28. “Sometimes unpleasant portrayals of sensitive
subject matter online can affect what image
search results appear for a given query.
These results don’t reflect Google’s own opinions
or beliefs — as a company, we strongly value a
diversity of perspectives, ideas and cultures.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/three-black-teenagers-
google-racism_uk_575811f5e4b014b4f2530bb5
66. A U D I E N C E A S S U M P T I O N S
• Mostly
• white
• able-bodied
• cisgender
• straight
• male
• UX designers
• Care about people
• If marginalized, will feel heard and not othered.
67. P R A C T I C E
A P O L O G I Z I N G
You’re going to get stuff wrong.