Ethics in Design Tracts
A capstone project for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Graphic Design program, this project discusses issues in the ethics of design using comic books “tracts.” The tracts are inspired by the bombastic religious pamphlets of Jack Chick. The illustrations for all tracts were created in Adobe Photoshop and laid out with Adobe Indesign.
An exploration of the misuse of behavioral psychology in consumerism and the ethical dangers it produces.
A list of thoughtless, harmful product designs and the ethical principles to develop alternatives.
A list of basic principles for ethical designs that respect and provide the best quality for the consumer.