INTRODUCTION

The aim

The aim of the module is to focus on presenting basic concepts of sustainable design, as well as elaborating on practical case studies in order to understand the design of products and services while promoting sustainability from the environmental, social, and economic dimensions.

The objectives

In this chapter you will learn the how to identify sustainable design practices, to know existing tools and methods for its implementation and to be aware of companies and projects that already engage in sustainable design.

The rationale

Chapter 6 will take you through 3 examples of practical approaches to sustainable design. The first case study illustrates on “Fairphone”, an example of how sustainable design is conducted in a holistic perspective, while the second shows a project already being implemented with tools to of sustainable design. The third example displays how participatory and co-creation practices can be useful for the innovation approach in sustainable design initiatives.

The learning outcomes

Learning outcomes achieved after this course of chapter 6 are mainly focused on shaping the learner’s behaviour opinion towards sustainable design.  The learners will be able to identify the concept of sustainable design, to explain and use existing tools and methods for a sustainable design implementation and to give the examples of real successful cases about the concept. A shift in patters of consume and productions are expected.

The duration of the course/study of this chapter:

Approximately 2 h