Although I felt nervous about presenting, I managed to communicate my ideas clearly and remember everything I wanted to say. Overall, I think the presentation went well, and I felt more at ease once I started explaining my topic.
My lecturers response was positive and mentioned that my topic was interesting and relevant, saying how important it is for us as designers, to be more aware of ethical design practices.
In particular, they emphasised the importance of designing products and services that do not take advantage of consumers or encourage them to spend money unnecessarily.
The two main pieces of advice I received were:
I would like to include both suggestions in my dissertation to better understand how design can influence consumer behaviour and the financial impact this can have.