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Winning design essays (EDC 2009)

These essays were selected for recognition in the first EDC Essay Contest (2009)

Pianura, "The Garmin Nuvi 750: What Don Norman Would Consider Good Design" (pdf)
EDC-1 winning essay (2009)

Mosberg, "Doors" (pdf)
EDC-1 honorable mention (2009)

Kessler, "Ethics and Responsibility in Engineering Design" (pdf)
EDC-2 winning essay 2009

Richardson, "The Ethics of Bottled Water" (pdf)
EDC-2 honorable mention 2009