Engineers have stopped using a Playboy model photo as a tester because it is not inclusive

Playboy model photo used as tester by engineers since 1970s dropped as it’s not ‘inclusive’ The image has not been without controversy in the tech world and the model herself has urged the industry to stop using it. The image was used as a tester for engineers since the 1970s.

Institute bans use of Playboy test image in engineering journals. Lena Forsén picture used as reference photo since 1970s, but professional association says it now breaches code of ethics. Professional association: Use of Playboy image breaches ethics of ethics of professional association. Playboy image used in engineering journal for decades.