Making impact throughout the design process
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to designing sustainable products. Sustainable gains can be achieved in different aspects within the design process. At Spark, we use an integrated approach, looking at all relevant aspects of a product's life cycle. We include sustainable options from product strategy and conceptual directions, to the end of a product’s lifespan and beyond. To maximize impact, we apply specific tactics at different moments in the design process.
12 principles for creating sustainable products
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Propositions with good intentions
Develop strategic propositions that are intrinsically more sustainable.
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Design for longevity
Thorough engineering and durability testing maximize the technical lifespan.
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Design for repairability
Making part replacements the more economic option by design.
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Reduce materials
Eliminate unnecessary parts and lose weight through strength calculations.
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Use recycled materials
Use recycled materials as default and minimize virgin material. (Beware of rebound effects.)
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Create timeless designs
Timeless designs will extend economic product lifespans.
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Analyse life cycles
LCAs give you the knowledge to make the right choices.
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Encourage sustainable behaviour
Giving the user valuable insight to make a change.
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Smart energy saving
Conserve energy by using it only when necessary.
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Create fossil free concepts
Help to reduce emissions and boost the energy transition.
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Revolutionary technology
Contibute to innovations that make a leap forward
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Cleaning up the mess
Design solutions that help to clean up the world.
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