Developed within the framework of the European KATCH_e project, aimed at the construction and furniture sector, the CE Designer constitutes a qualitative tool, which allows an easy integration of circularity strategies in the product and service development process.
The strategies address the more relevant issues a design team needs to consider in the development process of new products or services to support the transition to a more circular society. In the filling in process, the user reflects on the importance of each strategy related to the project under development, and by the analysis of a group of criteria within each strategy, new ideas and improvement opportunities can be identified.
The analysis of a reference product or service is the basis for a creative session, where the design and development team should define and explore new opportunities that will be further developed and by comparing the reference situation with the new concept or new solution, the team can demonstrate where and how the new solution performs better.
Keywords
Main theme addressed by the tool
Circular economy
Objectives
The CE Designer is a semi-quantitative tool for prioritization, assessment and idea finding of circular solutions for product and/or service (re)design. The tool is e organized according to 8 strategies that address the most relevant issues a design team needs to consider in the development process of new products or services to support the transition to a more circular society.
Target audience
The tool targets product developers and designers which aind to integrate circular design strategies in the development of new products and services – both professionals and students in related fields alike.
Benefits
A prioritization of applicable design strategies for a more circular and sustainable product/ service;
The analysis of a reference product or service according to the chosen design for circular economy
strategies;
Immediate improvement ideas and opportunities, through the reflection and assessment of each
strategy and related criteria;
Background information for a brainstorming or other creativity session;
A graphic comparison between the reference product or service and the new one(s). With this feature, the team can communicate where and how the new solution performs better.
Data requirements
The user should have a good knowledge of the sustainability profile of the reference product or
service along the life cycle or be provided with such information. Previous knowledge about CE and the strategies is recommended.
Learning Profiles addressed
- Circular Construction & Resource Recovery Specialist
- Deep Retrofit Site Coordinator
- Green Construction Strategy Leader
- Lifecycle Carbon & Climate Compliance Specialist
- Sustainable Construction Project Manager
Examples of application
How to use the tool – Tutorials
CE Designer Tutorial.pdf
Language
EN
Cost
Free
