Design in the Circular Economy (H7098)
The Role of Design in the Circular Economy
Module H7098
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Why is this module interesting/relevant in today’s world?
This course introduces students to the Circular Economy and the designer’s role within the complex system that makes up this future-proofing way of working and living. From material selection, to reuse, repair, renting, redistribution, international legislation, the sharing economy, new business models and much more, this module equips students with a wide-ranging knowledge that is highly desired by employers in all sectors.
How will this module benefit you?
Within each session we will look at a different area and work collaboratively on tasks to understand how design fits within the Circular Economy, and what it means for us in the future of our careers.
What is exciting about this module?
Being a designer comes with a huge responsibility – understanding how we can not only develop products that are fit for a changing future, but understand systems design, developing business models, transparent supply chains, responsible uses of materials and so much more, we can ensure we are creating items with the highest consideration for circularity.
Module learning outcomes
demonstrate an understanding of the changing facets of ‘sustainable design’ with relation to the circular economy (CE)
demonstrate an understanding of how these facets can be applied to product design.
demonstrate the ability to make informed choices on material selection and assembly / manufacturing processes in line with CE principles.
demonstrate forward thinking and informed creativity with the production of ‘new’ products and business models
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | A1 Week 2 | 70.00% |
| Presentation | T1 Week 6 | 30.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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