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Love these highlights from the Design Council's Design For Planet Festival! 🌍 Designing for Less: Thoughtful consumption is key. Let’s focus on creating things that matter, last, and reduce waste.  “We should only make stuff from materials we understand the provenance and performance of.” Patrick Grant, founder, Community Clothing ⌛ Quality, Value & Longevity: We need a shift from disposable to durable – prioritising design that truly serves people and the planet.  “There is power in our supply chains.” Tanya Popeau, director, Synthesis 📢 Bringing the Public Along: Sustainable change is a shared journey. Let’s engage the public, making sustainability approachable and inclusive.  “Putting planet at the heart of business is the way to future prosperity, to higher productivity.” Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester 🤝 Radical Collaboration: Real change requires breaking silos. We need cross-sector partnerships and brave solutions that challenge outdated norms.  “There is power in our supply chains.” Tanya Popeau, director, Synthesis More takeaways here-->https://lnkd.in/gjer846F #designforplanet #lifecentreddesign

🌍 Building a Sustainable Future 🌱 This year's Converge Action Summit, designers and sustainability leaders came together to share bold strategies for the future of a smarter, greener design industry. From inspiring ideas to actionable tools, this annual event sparks meaningful change for design professionals and their growth. A special thanks to Interface for their enduring support to make this event possible. Read the full article to explore how design is the vehicle to spread these strategies and reshape our world. 👉 https://ow.ly/VVWP50UqZfH #IIDA #Sustainability #ClimateAction #InteriorDesign

Love these highlights from the Design Council's Design For Planet Festival! 🌍 Designing for Less: Thoughtful consumption is key. Let’s focus on creating things that matter, last, and reduce waste.  “We should only make stuff from materials we understand the provenance and performance of.” Patrick Grant, founder, Community Clothing ⌛ Quality, Value & Longevity: We need a shift from disposable to durable – prioritising design that truly serves people and the planet.  “There is power in our supply chains.” Tanya Popeau, director, Synthesis 📢 Bringing the Public Along: Sustainable change is a shared journey. Let’s engage the public, making sustainability approachable and inclusive.  “Putting planet at the heart of business is the way to future prosperity, to higher productivity.” Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester 🤝 Radical Collaboration: Real change requires breaking silos. We need cross-sector partnerships and brave solutions that challenge outdated norms.  “There is power in our supply chains.” Tanya Popeau, director, Synthesis More takeaways here-->https://lnkd.in/gSZ_DQKs #designforplanet #lifecentreddesign

Are you curious about the future of sustainable design? Discover how professional collaboration creates environmentally conscious products that meet customer needs and safeguard our future. Don’t miss out—click the link to learn more and stay ahead in sustainable innovation: https://lnkd.in/dsbcGcjG From innovative materials to circular design practices, this insightful conversation between Federico R. (General Manager Homa Europe) and Umberto Palermo (Founder and CEO at Umberto Palermo Design) reveals the critical role of design in sustainability. #Sustainability #DesignThinking #Innovation #HomaEurope

QU: Why is it important that we shift our thinking to one where designing for a social purpose is not a burden but an opportunity to make our designs better? ANS: Quite frankly we are in deep trouble and its only getting more difficult. We need to significantly reduce our carbon emissions, while at the same time enable wellbeing for people where more and more are entering the middle class. So, we need to do more with a lot less – and that takes a new paradigm shift where we allow ourselves to think outside existing norms and define success as the ability to create value for people while staying within the planetary boundaries and using that ambition as the driver for innovation. Ditte Lysgaard Vind Steven Ramotar #thecircularway #danishdesign #climatechange #sustainability #innovation #socialimpact https://lnkd.in/gfqieBQz

#Live from Day 2 of Sustainability LIVE 2024!   🔔 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 "𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 – 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬" with Kevin Dunckley (He/Him)   In his insightful session, Kevin Dunckley explored the vital role of designers in promoting sustainability and the need to embed eco-conscious practices at the heart of the creative process. Here are the key takeaways:   🖌️ 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: The session highlighted a pivotal "eureka moment" – recognising that designers play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact by making sustainable choices early in the design process.   🌍 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Many designers remain unaware of the environmental footprint of their work. This session stressed the need to integrate sustainability from the outset of product design, ensuring materials and processes are eco-friendly.   🎓 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬: A comprehensive programme has been developed to educate and empower designers, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to foster creativity while prioritising sustainability.   🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬: A dedicated steering group, composed of sustainability champions from various industries, was established to guide the development of sustainable design practices.   ♻️ 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: The importance of circular design thinking was a central theme, encouraging designers to consider the entire product lifecycle, from creation to disposal, to reduce waste and environmental harm.   This session served as a call to action, urging the design community to embrace sustainability as a fundamental part of the creative process, resulting in both innovative and environmentally responsible solutions.   Sustainability Magazine Kavita Cooper BSc FCIPS Chartered Paula Page #SustainabilityInDesign #EcoFriendlyDesign #CreativeInnovation #CircularEconomy #DesignForGood #SustainabilityLive #LiveEvent 

Wrapping up the week with a few reflections from the Design Council's Design for Planet Festival 🌱 🌍 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆. Faith In Nature's decision to give "Mother Nature" a seat on their board is more than symbolic. It’s a reminder that our decisions must account for more than just profit— considering our impact on our environments too (they've even shared an open-sourced framework if you're interested!). 🚫 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 ‘𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆’. I loved one studio’s practice of banning the word "sustainability". It forces us to think - what do we actually mean? Is it reducing harm, creating positive impact, or building regenerative systems? By removing vague generalisations, we can get to the heart of the change we want to see. 🛣️ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. We’re running on auto-pilot to prioritise profit over planet. But what if we flipped this thinking? Instead of starting with “How can we make money?”, we could begin with “What does the world need most?” The impact? A shift towards solutions that support a more balanced ecosystem while ensuring business viability. 💸 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 $$$. Focussing on financial gain often sidelines other forms of capital—social, ecological, and cultural value are a few to consider. This direction matters immensely and can be incorporated into wider OKRs and how you measure 'success'. 👀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻. Patrick Grant’s stats were eye-opening: • We have enough clothing on Earth to last six generations • 2% of the worlds carbon footprint is from trainers  • 350 million barrels of oil a year go into making clothes, with 30% ending up in landfill 🤯 We don’t need more clothes; we need better ones—fewer, high-quality products that stand the test of time and reduce our environmental footprint. The festival was a timely reminder that design is not just about products and services; it’s about the systems we create, the values we prioritise, and the impact we leave behind. It’s a shift in our mindset from “more” to “better.” Big thanks to all the speakers who shared so openly 🙏 James Vaccaro Martyn Evans Hon FRIBA Tanya Popeau Simeon Rose Nilesha Chauvet Minnie Moll Sophie Thomas

When do you consider a design sustainable? There are so many opinions about sustainability that it can be hard to navigate how to design sustainably, let alone regeneratively. During our online course, Shifting from Human - to Life-Centered Design, we give you the mindset and skills to develop your vision of sustainability and how to apply this to your work. We help you include Nature and underrepresented Communities in your design work and help you create impact. So, what do you consider sustainable design? Learn more about our course https://lnkd.in/dSfvkPdD #lifecentereddesign #sustainability #regeneration #designmindset

"If design is the biggest lever to sustainability, why don't designers simply change the products' designs?" Well, if it were that easy... sustainability opens up a lot of new unknow and undefined trade-offs. In addition, the whole value-chain must be considered. That makes Design for Sustainability a team sport - both within and between companies - so that the required skills are where they can unfold their greatest impact. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #DesignForSustainability