Research perspectives in ecodesign. (6th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Harrison; Cluzel, François; Leroy, Yann; Yannou, Bernard; Yannou-Le Bris, Gwenola
• Is Part Of: Design science. Volume 6(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-04-06
• Subjects: sustainability, -- ecodesign, -- economic impact, -- environmental impact; Design -- Research -- Periodicals; New products -- Management -- Periodicals; Design; Design -- Research; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 658.5752
• DOI: 10.1017/dsj.2020.5
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-4701

Abstract

Abstract : Ecodesign has gained significant traction in recent years ranging from academic research to business applications at a global scale. Initial emphasis on the environmental aspect of design has evolved to include economic and social aspects, with projects ranging from small-scale products to large-scale industrial systems. In this paper, the authors re-analyse 10 of their major ecodesign research projects of the past ten years to identify five categories of challenges and promising future directions for ecodesign research. This paper is primarily a retrospective position paper based on the authors' experience of actual design studies, providing also a relevant literature review and summary of design practices.