Designers have incredible agency and influence over how we make the world. For UX/UI designers, digital work has real world physical, societal, and behavioral impacts. If you are interested in taking climate action through your work, these resources will help you begin your journey.
Also be sure to check out our Getting Started Guides starting with What is Climate Design?.
If you’ve never considered the impact of digital design and UX on climate, you’re not alone. The impact of the internet is not nearly as obvious as that of the physical world around us, and it is only beginning to become a more mainstream conversation. The reality is that our digital lives have many real world implications. As climate minded UX designers, there are several big areas to consider:
Depending on the reach of what you work on, it’s also possible the biggest climate lever available to you is advocating for sustainable practices in the office. Remember, there are lots of ways to have a positive impact!