designbias
Designbias refers to systematic biases embedded in design decisions across products, services, and systems that influence user experience, accessibility, and outcomes. It encompasses choices made in user interfaces, workflows, data collection, model training, evaluation, and organizational processes. While some bias may reflect designers’ assumptions, designbias can be amplified by data-driven systems and social norms, leading to unequal effects on different groups.
Common forms include representation bias in datasets, where certain populations are underrepresented; algorithmic bias, where models
Causes include lack of diversity in design teams, reliance on a narrow user archetype, incentives that optimize
Impacts of designbias can range from reduced usability and unfair access to services, to discrimination, erosion