Ethics and Liability – The Unintended Consequences

​​The design and use of products and services have always involved ethical considerations when evaluating liability risks. However, these considerations and risks are becoming more important and nuanced as the world becomes a smaller place and the need for differentiation and speed to market becomes more important. These changes have positively affected choices but, at the same time, have increased liability risks and ethical considerations. Combined, it is becoming increasingly important for designers and users to understand how products and services are used, where they are used, and by whom they are used. The consequences of having an incomplete picture can not only impact designers and users but can also affect the safety and well-being of all stakeholders, especially the public.​