Carleton University · IDES 3107

Design and Sustainability

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Explores the industrial designer's role in creating more environmentally and socially responsible products. Addresses imperatives and drivers for integrating sustainability into products. Includes: sustainable design strategies, strategies and tools, sustainable design business case, circular economy model for designed products, and case studies.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): IDES IDES 2302 and Third or Fourth Year standing or permission of the School of Industrial Design.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): IDES IDES 2302 and Third or Fourth Year standing or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
  • Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
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Explores the industrial designer's role in creating more environmentally and socially responsible products. Addresses imperatives and drivers for integrating sustainability into products. Includes: sustainable design strategies, strategies and tools, sustainable design business case, circular economy model for designed products, and case studies.

  • Prerequisite(s): IDES IDES 2302 and Third or Fourth Year standing or permission of the School of Industrial Design.
  • Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.

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