Sustainable design: Aspects of sustainable product development

When NC State University recently hired me to lead a course concentration in sustainable design, I began hone on what product development and design translate its actionable applications. Sustainable of current future consumer products services are methods that create proactive versus reactive approach. The systems must start at the beginning phase ideation continue through entire process achieve multiple purposes duration with designated end-of-life plan. In contrast, generally, developed end life longevity as secondary thought, recycling potential option. If goal is or service, one needs look beyond more concept development. A approach thinking how accomplish longevity.