Sustainable Design

design a business model based on cost-for-use
design multi-functional products
design the product from modules that can be used elsewhere
minimize the number of materials
use materials that can be re-used
use recycled materials if possible
use biological materials
minimise contamination of materials by printing of painting
look for synergy between components and functions
strive for maximum efficiency, use bench marks
design for partial-load operation
design for an efficient production process
design products in such way that they can be technically upgraded
use renewable energy where possible
design feedback to the user about energy use
minimize transport from suppliers to local markets

With creative adaptations in the design much can be reached. Products do not get better for our environment, but in many cases products get cheaper and lighter, easier to assemble and to pack, and less energy is needed to produce them.

Taking the challenge
And if you want to accept the challenge to discuss with us possibilities as taking back products from the market, not selling products but offer them for a monthly-using-fee, designing your products and processes for reuse of parts and materials, then creative solutions might be sustainable and efficient.