Designer Quote by Stefan Sagmeister
“I don't think there is a particular responsibility on designers that is not on other professions... I think there's a responsibility for all of us to engage on all levels.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Design Matters Podcast, 2015
Designers share responsibility with all professions to engage across multiple levels, emphasizing collective ethical involvement.
In simple terms: Designers must act responsibly alongside everyone.
Key Takeaway
Promote interdisciplinary ethical engagement.
Themes
responsibility
collaboration
design
ethics
interdisciplinary
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- product design
- branding
- public policy
- team projects
Key Concepts
Professional ethics
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can designers measure their societal impact?
- What structures support cross‑disciplinary responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Responsibility can be vague without concrete guidelines.
