Cleaner Design Flashcards
What is cleaner design?
- CT
It is the consideration of a cradle-
to-cradle product life.
What is the aim of products and designs?
- CT
To change consumer behaviour.
Define sustainability.
- CT
It is about ensuring that our society functions by using resources only as fast as they
naturally replenish, and keeping the planet’s climate in a condition that is comfortable of us to live in.
What prevents a users full freedom?
- CT
Products which may only function well in sustainable ways.
Name one way in which sustainability can be done through design.
- CT
Change consumer behaviour to prioritise (consciously or not) a sustainable society.
Why do users often feel the consequences of cleaner design?
-EW
Cleaner Design is often impactful upon the price of a product
What is the aim of sustainability in design?—-EW
The aim is to design without jeopardising the potential for the people in the future to meet their needs
What do you first have To do to change the system. – FW
Survive in it.
Who does the cost of cleaner design get passed on to. – FW
The consumer.
Why does cleaner design cost more with regards to personnel. – FW
You have to hire people with experience and engagement.
What is the drawback of a longer design cycle. – FW
your competitors will beat you to market.
What are the main two benefits of cleaner design. – FW
Our planet remains habitable and has resources for ever.
First way of achieving sustainability in product design?
XGM
Creating products that have: limited negative, or positive impact ecologically during their use and disposal
Second way of achieving sustainability in design?
XGM
Reducing the overall cradle —> cradle impact of a design cycle/output
Third way of achieving sustainability in design?
XGM
Using design processes and business plans that have a positive sustainable impact
Fourth way of achieving sustainability in design?
XGM
Change consumer behaviour to prioritise a sustainable society
What is a risk of increasing pricing of your product in order to achieve a higher level of sustainability?
XGM
Fewer Sales
What is cleaner design?
HB
The consideration of a cradle-to-cradle product life, life cycle analyses and inventories, and an aim to have less of an ecological impact.
What is Cradle-to-Cradle product life?
HB
It is life-cycle analysis to describe a material or product that is recycled into a new product at the end of its life, so that ultimately there is no waste.
What are some cost implications to the manufacturer regarding cleaner design?
HB
Products may not sell as well because consumers are less wiling to buy the more expensive design. Lots of time and money must be invested into the design process as people need to be trained and hired to help guide the process along.
What are some cost implications to the consumer regarding cleaner design?
HB
The increased cost of the manufacture of a product is often passed onto a consumer. The freedom of a consumer is also often restricted when designing this way.
What is sustainability?
HB
The careful allocation and usage of the resources available to us today as to not hinder future generations’ ability to access those same resources, whilst also taking into consideration the ecological impact of resource extraction and usage.
Why is user freedom limited? -EW
Products might only function well in sustainable ways.
What actually makes the sustainable design process expensive? -EW
Staff from sustainable minded companies must be well trained and must also be continuously engaged with the design process
