Ruined by Design

In "Ruined by Design," Mike Monteiro exposes how everyday products and platforms—from combustion engines to social media—operate exactly as their designers intended, often with harmful consequences. The book argues that designers are gatekeepers with moral responsibility and offers a rallying call for ethical, activist design. Available in hardback, punk zine, paperback, and cassette formats, it blends theory, case studies, and practical guidance.