How much responsibility should designers have in vetting…
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How much responsibility should designers have in vetting the work they take on?
I’ve been thinking a lot about where our responsibility actually starts and ends as designers, especially when working with brands, clients, or even redesign concepts. We talk a lot about aesthetics and problem-solving, but not as much about the context behind the work itself. Do you feel like it’s part of a designer’s role to research and “vet” the people, companies, or causes they’re designing for - or is that outside the scope of what we do?
I’ve seen situations where a visually strong project gets backlash because of who or what it represents, and it makes me wonder how deep we’re expected to go before saying yes to a project. Is a quick surface-level check enough, or should we be doing deeper due diligence?
Curious how others approach this - especially freelancers vs in-house designers. Where do you personally draw the line between creative work and ethical responsibility?
#art
I’ve been thinking a lot about where our responsibility actually starts and ends as designers, especially when working with brands, clients, or even redesign concepts. We talk a lot about aesthetics and problem-solving, but not as much about the context behind the work itself. Do you feel like it’s part of a designer’s role to research and “vet” the people, companies, or causes they’re designing for - or is that outside the scope of what we do?
I’ve seen situations where a visually strong project gets backlash because of who or what it represents, and it makes me wonder how deep we’re expected to go before saying yes to a project. Is a quick surface-level check enough, or should we be doing deeper due diligence?
Curious how others approach this - especially freelancers vs in-house designers. Where do you personally draw the line between creative work and ethical responsibility?
#art
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