Recognizing that industrial designers affect the quality of life in our increasingly independent and complex society; that responsible ethical decision making often requires conviction, courage and ingenuity in today's competitive business context: We, the members of the Industrial Designers Society of America, will endeavor to meet the standards set forth in this code, and strive to support and defend one another in doing so.

Fundamental Ethical Principles

We will uphold and advance the integrity of our profession by:

1. Supporting one another in achieving our goals of maintaining high professional standards and levels of competence, and honoring commitments we make to others;
2. Being honest and fair in serving the public, our clients, employers, peers, employees and students regardless of gender, race, creed, ethnic origin, age, disability or sexual orientation;
3. Striving to maintain sufficient...