In a circular economy (CE), the economic and environmental value of materials is preserved
for as long as possible by keeping them in the economic system, either by lengthening the …

This study addresses what competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) designers need
in order to successfully design products and services for a circular economy. Existing …

In a recent study, we identified seven key circular competencies for design:(1) Design for
Multiple Use Cycles,(2) Design for Recovery,(3) Circular Impact Assessment,(4) Circular …

The circular economy (CE) aims at cycling products and materials in closed technical and
biological loops. Cradle to cradle (C2C) operationalizes the CE with a product design …

Recent research suggests that sustainability-oriented innovation may require different
circumstances within organizations than traditional innovation research has revealed. More …

This paper is an invitation to an interdisciplinary dialogue on new possibilities for integrating
robotics, design, and nature. I ask: how can new cross-movements between bio-inspired …

The methodology of biomimicry design thinking is based on and builds upon the
overarching patterns that all life abides by.“Cultivating cooperative relationships” within an …

Business needs natural resources to produce goods and services. From the point of origin to
point of consumption, raw materials feed supply chains, but also energy and water are …

As advancement of sustainability-oriented innovation, circular innovation addresses not only
the lacking environmental challenge integration but adopts a life cycle perspective. We …

The integration of sustainability into the early stages of New Product Development (NPD) is
critical for fostering innovation and ensuring long-term competitive advantage. This critical …