Sustainable Design Techniques for Eco-Friendly Products
( 24 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Design Overview of the importance of sustainable design, its principles, and benefits
Module #2 Understanding Eco-Friendly Products Defining eco-friendly products, their characteristics, and market trends
Module #3 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Fundamentals Understanding the LCA process, its phases, and application in sustainable design
Module #4 Design for Disassembly and Recycling Strategies for designing products for easy disassembly and recycling
Module #5 Sustainable Materials Selection Criteria for selecting sustainable materials, including renewable, recycled, and recyclable materials
Module #6 Design for Energy Efficiency Strategies for designing energy-efficient products, including minimizing energy consumption and using renewable energy sources
Module #7 Water Conservation in Design Designing products to minimize water usage and wastewater generation
Module #8 Biodegradable Materials and Bioplastics Understanding biodegradable materials, bioplastics, and their applications
Module #9 Design for Durability and Longevity Strategies for designing products to last longer, reducing waste and the need for frequent replacements
Module #10 Closed-Loop Design and Circular Economy Designing products for a circular economy, including reuse, recycling, and upcycling
Module #11 Designing for End-of-Life Product Management Strategies for designing products with end-of-life management in mind, including take-back programs and product recycling
Module #12 Supply Chain Optimization for Sustainability Minimizing environmental impacts throughout the supply chain, including sourcing, transportation, and logistics
Module #13 Integrating Sustainable Design into Business Strategy Aligning sustainable design with business goals, including cost savings, brand reputation, and innovation
Module #14 Stakeholder Engagement and Feedback in Sustainable Design Involving stakeholders in the design process, including customers, suppliers, and NGOs
Module #15 Designing for Behavior Change and User Adoption Designing products that encourage sustainable behaviors and user adoption
Module #16 Sustainable Packaging Design Designing packaging that minimizes environmental impacts, including minimalism, biodegradability, and recyclability
Module #17 Measuring and Evaluating Sustainable Design Performance Metrics and tools for measuring and evaluating the environmental performance of sustainable designs
Module #18 Case Studies in Sustainable Design Real-world examples of successful sustainable design implementations
Module #19 Designing for Emerging Technologies and Trends Exploring the intersection of sustainable design and emerging technologies, including IoT, AI, and blockchain
Module #20 Sustainable Design in Different Industries Applying sustainable design principles to various industries, including fashion, electronics, and construction
Module #21 Collaborative Design and Co-Creation Working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to co-create sustainable design solutions
Module #22 Sustainable Design Communication and Storytelling Effectively communicating sustainable design values and benefits to customers and stakeholders
Module #23 Sustainable Design Standards and Certifications Overview of sustainable design standards, certifications, and labels, including ISO 14021 and McDonoughs Cradle to Cradle
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Design Techniques for Eco-Friendly Products career
