ISMAT 22421

Circular Design

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  Resize the role of design and communication designer to the dimension of the circular economy.
• ProgramaProgramme

  Global context; New paradigm; Systemic change; Design as a source of innovation; Student discussion and argumentation; Definitions: Sustainability and Circular Economy; Design for Circular Economy; Circular Design Strategies; Assessment and assignments – Student argumentation / Case studies; Paradigm shift; Biomaterials and sustainable innovation: potential, challenges, and applications in circular design; Prototyping and practical experimentation with biomaterials as a tool for learning and developing circular solutions.
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Mastery of basic concepts in the field of Circular Economy; Mastery of basic concepts in the field of biomaterials; Understanding of the main guidelines for design according to the principles of the Circular Economy; Promotion of critical thinking in addressing design problems and system functioning in line with the principles of the Circular Economy; Understanding of the fundamental principles associated with the transition from a linear to a circular economy; Exploration of the role of biomaterials in the Circular Economy, including their potential to replace conventional materials, biodegradability, life cycles, and impacts on waste and emissions reduction; Discussion of the relevance of this paradigm shift in the global context, including an understanding of the complexity of a systemic approach, its challenges, and potential impacts on social, environmental, and economic behavioral change.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Folke, C., R., Biggs, A. V. Norstrom, B. Reyers, and J. Rockstrom. 2016. Social-economical resilience and biosphere-based sustainability science. Ecology and Society 21(3):41 Ellen Macarthur Foundation (concept, cases, schools of thought) Circulab (with Tim Brown video: Design & the circular economy - Guide) Ellen Macarthur Foundation (3 principles, the foundations of a new system) Circular Economy in Detail (step by step) https://www.futuretimeline.net/blog/2021/02/27-future-michelin-tires.htm Upstream Innovation: Plastics Inside the Circular Economy Kääriäinen, P., Tervinen, L., Vuorinen, T., & Riutta, N. (Eds.). (2020). The CHEMARTS Cookbook. Aalto ARTS Books.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Teaching will be based on theoretical-practical classes and practical (laboratory) sessions, with a strong emphasis on experimentation through prototyping and biomaterials. Models and recommendations from various authors will be explored, complemented by the screening and discussion of videos, case study analysis, and applied exercises. Activities will include the development of prototypes using different biomaterials, the experimentation of processes that transform waste into new materials, and the practical application of circular design strategies. Debates on the topics addressed in class and the sharing of experiences by students will also be promoted, encouraging critical reflection and the integration of experimental practice with theoretical concepts.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  3
• NaturezaNature

  Optional
• EstágioInternship

  Não