Danish Design Heritage and Global Sustainability

This book explores the origins of Danish design tradition and how it can be employed to create design solutions to address the environmental crisis. It introduces the philosophy and principles of circular economy and showcases the potential power of combining circular economy and design in helping to mitigate climate change. It presents a range of case study examples and includes interviews with Danish designers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 23 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Danish design has garnered widespread acclaim for its exquisite aesthetics, premium materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, fostering sustainability without compromising quality. This book delves into the lessons learned from Scandinavian design principles, introduces the philosophy and principles of the circular economy, and showcases the potential of combining circular economy and design to mitigate the impacts of climate change. It presents a diverse range of case study examples spanning various sectors, featuring interviews with renowned Danish designers from the fields of architecture, furniture, fashion, digital, and industrial design. These designers offer unique insights into the world of contemporary design. By bridging theory and real-world insights and experiences, this book expands upon the framework of the 4Rs—The Circular Way: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Replace—to encourage innovation through the replacement of environmentally harmful materials and business models. This book is a must-read for product designers, industrial designers, consultants, business developers, sustainability professionals, and students seeking to learn how to design and implement circular, sustainable models into practice.

Weight: 538g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032198200