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Bridging the green talent gap: a case study of product design education
Document Type
Source
DESIGN 2024 Proceedings of the Design Society. :2973-2982
Subject
green talent gap
life cycle assessment (LCA)
product development
sustainability education
sustainable design
Produktinnovation
Product Innovation
Language
English
ISSN
2732-527X
Abstract
This research examines how sustainable product design education can address the deficit in green talent. It presents a framework for a structured curriculum in product design, with hands-on activities, industry-specific case studies, and best practices in alternative design development. The impact of technologies like additive manufacturing on design is considered. Findings demonstrate that knowledge of technological capabilities, industry specific understanding, and proficiency in analytical tools such as Life Cycle Assessments contribute to sustainable designs mitigating a green talent gap.