Design for circularity allows us already in the beginning of creating a product to think about how to ensure circularities for all included resources and create resilient, long-lasting value.

Many are now working on developing good, detailed design guides to help evaluate materials choices, construction, services, and flexibilities. In this panel session, you will hear from experts on how design guides are developed and examples of using design methods to ensure the extension of life. You will also hear from companies that work with circular design and their challenges and possibilities for how they are designing better solutions for people and meeting needs within a regenerative system. We will, in addition, touch upon how circular design offers a direction of travel towards a regenerative and resilient future.

Please note, you can also attend this session in person at the Iceland Design and Architecture centre located at Bjargargata 1.

Agenda

Welcome

Betina Simonsen, Managing Director, Lifestyle & Design Cluster

Short introduction to the topic by each participant on the panel:

Halla Helgadóttir, CEO, Iceland design & architecture
Gudrun Rógvadóttir, CEO and owner, Gudrun & Gudrun
Ragnar Sara Jónsdóttir, Founder & Creative Director, Fólk
Björn Steinar Blumenstein, Founder, Plastplan
Malene Harsaae, Lecturer Phd, Via Design

Deep dive into challenges

Design guides can help us prioritise but why is it so difficult to implement them?
Working with circular products, what are your largest challenges?
Designing for a more resilient future, what are the main concerns and what kind of knowledge is necessary to make the best choices?
As to the design process, how do you ensure reparability and longevity and do we need more new products?

Summary and closing remarks by the moderator

Please note, you can also attend this session in person at the Iceland Design and Architecture centre located at Bjargargata 1.