Sustainability & design

Through Sustainability & Design I gained insights in sustainability through three modules: Circularity, Regeneration, and Rights of Nature. The circular approach emphasized understanding product life cycles and applying strategies like the R-strategies to reduce ecological impact, as demonstrated through the redesign of a hand-powered hairdryer. The regeneration module shifted focus from minimizing harm to actively restoring ecosystems, giving back to the planet, which challenged me to consider multispecies collaboration and natural systems integration in design. Sketching exercises and empathizing with non-humans offered new creative and ethical perspectives. The Rights of Nature module made me more aware of the human-centered bias in design and emphasized ethical responsibilities through concepts like more-than-human personas and ecofeminist theory.

These insights shaped my vision on sustainability and on sustainable experience and event design. I examined the event industry’s environmental impact and the potential of circular and regenerative strategies, such as modular stages, reused materials, and bio-receptive structures, to improve its sustainability. My vision on sustainability aligns with circular and regenerative strategies rather than with legal rights for nature.