Talk, Panel or Interview Design Circularity: Sustainable Futures Through Design Innovation
Talk, Panel or Interview Design Circularity: Sustainable Futures Through Design Innovation
IDSA is facilitating a discussion where industry experts explore the transformative power of circular design in creating inclusive communities, and also delve into the principles and practices that define the circular economy within the design field. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and resource depletion, circular design emerges as a pivotal solution, promoting sustainability, resource efficiency, and innovative thinking. This IDSA panel brings together a diverse panel of Design field titans and visionary designers who are at the forefront of driving inclusive circular design principles. This panel discussion will provide a platform for the moderator and panelists to share their experiences, strategies, and case studies that highlight the transition from traditional linear design models, to circular systems that prioritize reuse, recycling, and regeneration.
Moderator: Surya Vanka, Founder, Authentic Design, Chair-Elect, IDSA
Panelists:
- Deb Zell, Co-founder & CEO, PlsReturnIt
- Lew Epstein, Founder & CEO, Lot21
- Jeff Forrest, Founder, STAKLAB & Stackabl
- Jason Belaire, Founder, Belworld Creative, Inc.
About the Host
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
Founded in 1965, the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is one of the oldest and largest industrial design associations in existence. Our roots stretch to the beginning of the profession and our membership, past and present, represents some of the most celebrated industrial designers of all time.
