The web is more than a technology platform, it was created with a mission statement, and a clear philosophy of distributed control. One web, for everyone, from any device. Current design trends also come with a philosophy — and not always such a friendly one. There are assumptions and ideologies underlying every design decision we make. What does our software say about our beliefs? What do we even believe? Should we reconsider?
This is based on public statements by the creators of many technologies we use, as well as reference to philosophy, queer theory, and the academic work of Lori Emerson.
The web is more than a technology platform, it was created with a mission statement, and a clear philosophy of distributed control. One web, for everyone, from any device. Current design trends also come with a philosophy — and not always such a friendly one. There are assumptions and ideologies underlying every design decision we make. What does our software say about our beliefs? What do we even believe? Should we reconsider?