| Title |
The Role of Designers in the Transition from a Linear to a Circular Economy |
| ID_Doc |
2547 |
| Authors |
Münster, MB; Sönnichsen, SD; Clement, J |
| Title |
The Role of Designers in the Transition from a Linear to a Circular Economy |
| Year |
2022 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1007/978-981-19-4472-7_78 |
| Abstract |
Research shows that a significant portion of the environmental impact from products is determined already 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 investigate whether designers are properly equipped to take responsibility for the shift toward CE and to implement circular practices in their work process. In order to discover and understand impediments to the implementation of CE principles within the complexity of real-world design practice, 20 professional retail and hospitality designers were interviewed. The study presents a snapshot of designers' knowledge of CE, and identifies barriers and drivers seen from the designer's perspective. |
| Author Keywords |
Circular economy; Retail and hospitality design; Designer role; Sustainability |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities (CPCI-SSH) |
| EID |
WOS:001021668001016 |
| WoS Category |
Architecture; Art; Education & Educational Research |
| Research Area |
Architecture; Art; Education & Educational Research |
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