Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Industrial Design Overview of the importance of sustainable design in industrial settings and the benefits of adopting environmentally conscious practices.
Module #2 Principles of Sustainability in Design Exploration of the three pillars of sustainability (environmental, social, and economic) and how they apply to industrial design.
Module #3 Design for Disassembly and Recycling Design strategies for creating products that can be easily disassembled and recycled at the end of their life cycle.
Module #4 Material Selection for Sustainability Guidelines for selecting materials that minimize environmental impact, including sourcing, production, and end-of-life considerations.
Module #5 Energy Efficiency in Product Design Strategies for designing products that minimize energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
Module #6 Circular Economy Principles Introduction to the circular economy concept and how it can be applied to industrial design.
Module #7 Design for Repair and Maintenance Design strategies for creating products that can be easily repaired and maintained, reducing waste and extending product lifespan.
Module #8 Sustainable Packaging Design Guidelines for designing packaging that minimizes waste, reduces materials, and is easily recyclable.
Module #9 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Designers Introduction to LCA methodology and how to apply it to industrial design decisions.
Module #10 Design for End-of-Life Management Strategies for designing products that can be easily reused, recycled, or biodegraded at the end of their life cycle.
Module #11 Supply Chain Management for Sustainability Best practices for managing supply chains to minimize environmental impact and ensure responsible sourcing.
Module #12 Carbon Footprint Analysis for Products Introduction to carbon footprint analysis and how to apply it to industrial design decisions.
Module #13 Water Conservation in Industrial Design Strategies for designing products that minimize water consumption and reduce water waste.
Module #14 Design for Accessibility and Inclusivity Guidelines for designing products that are accessible and usable for people of all abilities.
Module #15 Sustainable Manufacturing Processes Overview of sustainable manufacturing processes, including lean manufacturing and additive manufacturing.
Module #16 Biomimicry and Biophilic Design Introduction to biomimicry and biophilic design principles and their applications in industrial design.
Module #17 Designing for the Sharing Economy Strategies for designing products for sharing and collaboration, reducing waste and promoting sustainable consumption.
Module #18 Product Service Systems (PSS) for Sustainability Introduction to PSS and how they can promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste.
Module #19 Circular Business Models Overview of circular business models and how they can be applied to industrial design and manufacturing.
Module #20 Designing for Emotional Durability Strategies for designing products that create emotional connections with users, reducing waste and promoting sustainable consumption.
Module #21 Sustainable Design Tools and Software Overview of software and tools available to support sustainable design decision-making, including LCA software and material selection tools.
Module #22 Case Studies in Sustainable Industrial Design Real-world examples of companies and products that have successfully implemented sustainable design principles.
Module #23 Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Industrial Design Discussion of the challenges and opportunities faced by companies and designers when implementing sustainable design principles.
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Industrial Design career
