@phdthesis{a252d0c656ac4ef09204f36dbfd02e7a,
title = "Circular Economy Competencies for Design",
abstract = "The circular economy offers an alternative to the linear economy (also called the take-make-use-waste society) we live in. It puts emphasis on using resources effectively by slowing and closing resources loops. Design is seen as enabler in a circular economy. Design decisions taken now have an impact on the recovery of products in the future. The transition towards a circular economy requires new competencies. Competencies can be used to inform the development of circular-economy-based methodology and curricula. However, limited research has been done when it comes to circular economy competencies for design. Through a set of five studies this thesis explores both design roles and competencies for a circular economy. The studies detail an in depth case of a design-driven Original Equipment Manufacturer piloting a circular business model and highlight learnings from interviews, focus groups and a survey with front running designers in the circular design field. The thesis concludes with a set of nine key circular economy competencies for design, which can be as a reference for competency development in design when developing circular economy-based methodology and curricula. ",
keywords = "competencies, circular design, circular economy, design, sustainability",
author = "Deborah Sumter",
year = "2021",
doi = "10.4233/uuid:a252d0c6-56ac-4ef0-9204-f36dbfd02e7a",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-94-6366-397-7",
type = "Dissertation (TU Delft)",
school = "Delft University of Technology",
}