Summary
In this chapter, we delved into integrating Green Software Engineering and Digital Sobriety principles within UX and Design. We discovered that reducing design complexity plays a crucial role in decreasing the energy consumption of digital products. The key insights from our discussion highlight minimalist design’s dual value: its aesthetic appeal and its substantial environmental benefits, which directly contribute to lower energy requirements for websites and applications.
User-centric energy awareness was a major focus, showcasing how UX design can encourage users to embrace energy-efficient habits through straightforward design cues. This strategy allows for gently steering users toward environmentally friendly digital behaviors without diminishing the quality of their experience. We explored leveraging contextual data—such as the geographical and temporal usage patterns of products—to enhance energy efficiency dynamically, tailoring the UX based...
