👉 Exclude engineering, also known as exclusionary design or discriminatory design, refers to the practice of intentionally designing systems, products, or policies in a way that systematically disadvantages or excludes certain groups of people based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, or socioeconomic status. This can manifest in various forms, including biased algorithms that unfairly impact loan approvals or hiring processes, accessibility barriers in technology and infrastructure that prevent people with disabilities from fully utilizing services, or policies that disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Exclude engineering often stems from unconscious biases or a lack of diverse perspectives in the design process, leading to solutions that fail to meet the needs of all users and perpetuate inequality. Addressing this requires proactive measures like inclusive design practices, diverse team composition, and rigorous testing to identify and mitigate potential biases.
