Our Ethos: Ethical Design Principles & Sustainability

Ethical design principles and philosophy

At Ethical Design Co., our ethical design principles guide how we approach our work, choose projects and operate our business. We follow considered ethical design practices and adhere to a unique sustainability policy across both our design practice and day-to-day operations.

We also believe it’s important for designers–as problem solvers–to find creative, longer-lasting and human-centred solutions that respond to real global needs. Our clients are ethical businesses and organisations that share our values and believe in using design for sustainable outcomes, not just commercial ones.

What we’ve done

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TREES PLANTED WITH FIFTEEN TREES TO OFFSET CARBON EMISSIONS

PRO BONO PROJECTS COMPLETED OVER 10 YEARS

COUNTRIES VISITED IN SEARCH OF CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING

Our sustainability model

Our ethical design principles extend beyond the projects we create. They also shape the way we run our business, work with clients, select suppliers and consider the broader environmental and social impact of our decisions.

For example, below are some of our ethical business initiatives that help us do our part to work towards a sustainable future.

Ethical Design Co. ethical design principles and sustainability model

What is ethical design?

“Ethical design” is an umbrella term used for anything that could be considered eco-conscious, sustainable, green, or socially and culturally conscious graphic design. This type of design emphasises creative and innovative solutions that are relevant within a global commercial market, while also embracing the basic tenets of sustainability.

For information on the project-specific ethical practices we use in our work, explore these standardised design strategies created by Re-nourish:

See how we apply these principles through our design services, explore our case studies, or learn more about our eco-print options at Ethical Print Co.