#103 - Ethical Design and Respectful UX Research with Kat Zhou of Epidemic Sound

<p>‘Ethical design’ is a term that encompasses a process of designing useful, empowering, and accessible products that do not harm, manipulate, or deceive people. It is, in essence, about treating people you design for with respect and consideration.</p> <p>That’s a deceptively simple goal, and many companies miss the mark. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinemzhou/"><u>Kat Zhou</u></a>, Senior Product Designer at <a href="https://www.epidemicsound.com/"><u>Epidemic Sound</u></a> and the creator of <a href="https://www.designethically.com/"><u>&lt; Design Ethically &gt;</u></a>, joins us today to talk about the challenges, opportunities, and urgent need for ethical design and research.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why is ethical design so critical for both users and companies?</li> <li>How to integrate ethics and respect in your UX research</li> <li>How ethical design empowers inclusive and equitable representation</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Get the transcript on the <a href="https://www.userinterviews.com/blog">User Interviews blog</a>.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awkwardsilences/message