Panel discussion: Designing for a Circular Economy

Mia Borch Muenster; Susan Evans; Anne Boddington; Rhoda Trimingham

Panel discussion: Designing for a Circular Economy

Mia Borch Muenster, Susan Evans, Anne Boddington (Other), Rhoda Trimingham (Other)

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Abstract

Research shows that a significant part of the environmental impact from products is determined in the design phase. Implementation of principles of Circular Economy (CE) in design practice has the potential to reduce waste and to encourage reuse of resources. Since designers are responsible for the design process, it is therefore relevant to discuss if and how future designers can take responsibility for the shift toward circular economy, and how designers may implement circular practices in their work process. Seen from the perspective of the designer, we will discuss the following questions (1) What are the main barriers and drivers in a shift from a linear to a circular economy? (2) Who can enable a circular design process? (3) How can design schools educate and re-educate designers in the principles and practices of CE? (4) How can designers contribute to influence business models?

Original language	English
Title of host publication	IASDR 2021
Publisher	Springer
Publication status	Published - Dec 2021
Event	IASDR 2021: [ _ ] With Design: Reinventing Design Modes - Online and Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Duration: 5 Dec 2021 → 9 Dec 2021 https://www.iasdr2021.org/

Conference

Conference	IASDR 2021
Country/Territory	China
City	Hong Kong
Period	5/12/21 → 9/12/21
Internet address	https://www.iasdr2021.org/

Keywords

Circular Economy
Sustainability
Designer Role
Design
Circular Business Models

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Panel discussion: Designing for a Circular Economy

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