Implementing circular design strategies through co-creation

An action-research case in the household goods sector

Conference Paper (2025)
Author(s)

Tekla Komlóssy (TU Delft - Design for Sustainability)

Sonja Van Dam (TU Delft - Design for Sustainability)

Conny Bakker (TU Delft - Design for Sustainability)

Research Group
Design for Sustainability
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.54337/plate2025-10436
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Publication Year
2025
Language
English
Research Group
Design for Sustainability
Publisher
Aalborg University
ISBN (electronic)
97887-7642-060-4
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Abstract

This study examines how co-creation can facilitate the adoption of circular design strategies in product development, including longer-lasting products, repair, refurbishment and recycling. The research was conducted in collaboration with a multinational company producing small household goods. The goal of this research was to explore how the co-creation process can support the implementation of circular design strategies in the product development process. [...]