“We care about what we build — but what does it mean to build it responsibly?”
You might recognize this...
You’re in a sprint planning meeting. The product owner says, “This feature needs to be fair to all users.” Everyone nods — because you want to build something that works and reflects your values. But no one defines what fair means, who it applies to, or how to measure it.
Later, you’re coding – and the questions pile up. Should certain user data be included? What’s an acceptable trade-off between accuracy and equity?
You’re ready to build – but the requirements are too vague to implement with confidence.
This is where Value-based Engineering (VBE) helps: by turning good intentions into clear, build-ready requirements you can work with from day one.
Turn values into requirements – with traceability
VBE supports the way developers work: with clarity, iteration, and precision. It adds one more layer of design input – so you can build responsible technology without guessing what that means.
With VBE, developers can:
- Get clear, testable inputs from interdisciplinary teams
- Implement fairness, transparency, or risk mitigations through traceable code-level decisions
- Collaborate smoothly with product owners, legal, and ethics experts
- Reduce uncertainty and rework by aligning on responsible design goals from the start
- Build systems that meet not just functional goals, but social expectations
VBE gives you the structure to build great products — with the clarity to stand behind them.
Your starting point with VBE
Whether you want to understand the basics or bring structured participation into a real project — we offer guided formats tailored to your role.
🧭 Explore
Find out how VBE works and why it matters. Dive deeper into the methodology, discover tools, and see how values become actionable in real-world projects.
🎓 Learn
Ready to build your skills?
Join our training programs to understand and apply VBE – from orientation to certification.
🤝 Engage
Looking for guidance or collaboration? Work with us to implement VBE in your organization – through tailored consulting, co-creation, or speaking engagements.