In an age of accelerating technology and complex systems, how do we ensure our work uplifts rather than diminishes the human spirit? This talk explores “Designing for Dignity” as a guiding philosophy rooted in human-centered design, ethical responsibility, and inclusive innovation. Drawing from personal experience—including caring for a loved one in hospice—and decades of work at the intersection of health, ethics, and social impact, Amy will share a practical framework for embedding dignity into systems, services, and policies. Together, we’ll examine how design can be used to reduce harm, promote respect, support individual goals, inspire hope, and infuse joy—even in the most challenging contexts. We’ll consider how futures thinking, systems thinking, and participatory practices can create more equitable outcomes, and how business itself can evolve to reflect values of compassion and shared responsibility. This session is a call to action—for every designer, leader, and changemaker—to bring love, ethics, and human worth to the center of our work.