Cennydd Bowles

Cennydd Bowles is a prominent technology ethicist and interaction designer, currently serving on the Technology Advisory Board for Our Future Health UK. He is also the author of the book Future Ethics, which discusses the ethical implications of emerging technologies. Bowles has a rich background in both academia and industry, having recently been a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at Elon University in North Carolina, where he focused on anticipatory technology ethics.12

Professional Background

• Current Role: Managing Director at NowNext, where he consults on design and technology ethics, and delivers keynote speeches and training sessions for various organizations, including major tech companies like Google and Amazon.12
• Previous Experience:
  • Worked at Twitter as a Design Manager and Senior Designer, where he contributed to significant product innovations.1
  • Held positions as an Associate Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, teaching ethical considerations in user experience design.1

Education

Cennydd holds an MSc in Information Technology from the University of Nottingham and an MSt in Practical Ethics from the University of Oxford, equipping him with a strong foundation in both technical and ethical aspects of technology.2

Publications

He is known for his influential writings on technology ethics, including:

• Future Ethics (2018)
• Undercover User Experience Design (2010), co-authored with James Box.2

Bowles is recognized for his contributions to discussions on the ethical implications of technology, making him a significant figure in the field of technology ethics.