Design for Planet
A master's programme focused on integrating sustainable agendas into professional design practice.
Best for:Best for creative professionals and designers aiming to specialize in sustainable product, service, and system development.
Overview
The Design for Planet programme is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to align their professional practice with sustainable development goals. Students will learn to adopt sustainability as a fundamental mindset, enabling the creation of products, services, and systems that are both meaningful and relevant. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics, including circular and sharing economies, speculative prototyping, and design activism. Participants will explore various design contexts and roles, preparing them to drive cultural and systemic change through innovative design methods.
What you'll do
- Engage in innovative practical working methods to address sustainable agendas.
- Develop new products and services valuable to users within circular and sharing economy frameworks.
- Conduct user studies to inform design decisions and product development.
- Apply speculative prototyping and critical design techniques to explore future scenarios.
- Analyze past use and production practices to inform contemporary design solutions.
- Explore the role of design in facilitating cultural changes and systemic transitions.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant design field or equivalent.
Degree offered: Master
Instruction: English
- Strong interest in sustainable design and circular economy principles.
- Ability to work with diverse design contexts and roles.
- Curiosity and professional boldness in design practice.
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