Sustainable Design Thinking Challenge

Encapsulates the critical need for products designed with their entire lifecycle in mind, reducing waste and environmental impact.

By following this guidance, participants can develop a product or service that not only meets the needs of the present but also responsibly considers the environmental impact for the future.

For the Sustainable Design Thinking Challenge, mentors can offer guidance in the following ways:

• Lifecycle Analysis: Encourage participants to analyze the entire lifecycle of the chosen product or service to identify key areas where waste can be reduced.
• Material Innovation: Discuss alternatives to traditional materials, focusing on renewable, recycled, or biodegradable options.
• Design for Disassembly: Advise on design strategies that allow for easy disassembly and recycling at the end of the product's life.
• User-Centric Design: Suggest ways to ensure that sustainability improvements also enhance user experience and product functionality.
• Sustainability Certification: Inform about various sustainability certifications and how they can be leveraged in product design to gain market trust.
• Prototype Testing: Guide on creating prototypes and how to test them for sustainability, durability, and user acceptance.