"For the last 20 or 30 years, I've been advocating human-centered design. And it's wrong. Now, why is it wrong? Well, none of the principles are wrong. I still believe firmly in how I teach it and what it is talking about. What is wrong is what it does not talk about."
"The unconstrained production and consumption of new products is contributing to many of the ecological crises we currently face."
Human-centered design has dominated since the 1980s, focusing on user needs and behaviors. However, this approach can lead to negative global consequences. Don Norman, a key figure in design, critiques HCD for neglecting the environmental impact of products. He emphasizes that while the principles of HCD are valid, they fail to address manufacturing processes, materials, and end-of-life product considerations. This oversight contributes to ecological crises, highlighting the need for a shift towards humanity-centered design that prioritizes planetary health.
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