SUX - The Sustainable UX Manifesto

SUX - The Sustainable UX Manifesto
Oh no, not another manifesto

As Designers we mostly put the user in the center of our work. This is how we define our job: creating outstanding experiences for the users. But, in these times we have to take responsibility for more than just the users. We have to take responsibility for the effect of our work on all actors in the system. Be it other people, the society or the environment.

How does the product we work for affect the environment, other actors besides our users, or the future of our society? Do we have to change the way we work to avoid creating products, that are „good“ fo our users, but maybe harm other actors or the environment?

Signing another Manifesto will not solve the problems. That is why we are decided that we want to create something practical. And something that is targeting all aspects of sustainability. For the community, and build together with and as a community.

I want to show you what we are doing at the moment, what we already have, and - if you are interested - how you could participate.

Because we as Designers are more powerful than ever. And it is on us to make use of this power. To start questioning our own work, challenging our colleagues or facing our clients. To be a change. Because as the famous polar explorer Robert Swan once said:
„The biggest thread to our planet is the believe that someone else will save it.“

Links:
https://sustainableuxmanifesto.com/

Kickoff:
https://www.meetup.com/sux-the-sustainable-ux-manifesto/events/280198763/

Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/sustainable-ux/shared_invite/zt-uayd6yow-yP5aI_4A5IO_1gZT~RV0jQ

Thorsten Jonas Bio:

"For 15 years Thorsten is in the field of UX, building up UX Teams and supporting clients to create meaningful products, platforms and experiences. During his career he worked with clients like Red Bull, Intel, the NZZ, European Telecommunications companies like Sunrise (Switzerland), A1 (Austria) or PŸUR (Germany) and various German Broadcasters like ZDF, ARD, ProSiebenSat1 or the Tagesschau.

Right now Thorsten is working as a Strategic UX Consultant and Coach, helping companies to build digital products and also up UX Teams and Creative Leadership. He is also providing coaching and mentorship for creatives as well as companies. Besides he is facilitating Mental Health for Creatives and Sustainable UX as two matters of heart. At the moment Thorsten is working with a growing group of designers on the Sustainable UX Manifesto, a practical toolset to help facilitating Sustainable UX based on the UX Sustainable Development Goals.

Thorsten believes, that we have the responsibility to create a world, that is still there tomorrow and where tech helps all humans to live a delightful & meaningful life. We have to move from human centered design to a humanity and environmental centered design approach."