Designers are ethically responsible for:
Environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, safety, durability/longevity (built to last not built to be replaced) of final product
Safety of workers
Ergonomic design
Human-centred design.
Standards and regulations are used in the design of objects to provide an ethical and legal framework. There are set requirements/specifications that ensure products, services and systems are safe, reliable and consistent.
There are 3 kinds of standards: International, Regional and National.
VCAA uses the national standards for technical drawing as set out by the Australian Standards body. The Australian Standards cover many industries including:
- Manufacturing and processing
- Consumer products, services and safety
- Regulations relating to design of objects including such things as safety, durability and choice of materials, sustainability, etc. Documentation and evidence that all regulations have been addressed are an integral part of the design process.