Essays about: "furniture consumption"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 44 essays containing the words furniture consumption.

  1. 1. Childish Shelf - New purpose, no new purchase

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Signe Carlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This project is aiming towards designing to extend the lifespan of children’s belongings to reduce excessive owning and over consumption amongst parents. Today, there is an issue of parents of small children needing to own many of the same products that they often need to replace and exchange as the child grows older. READ MORE

  3. 2. Designing for the needs of present and future generations: The development of a sustainability integrated design process for consumer products

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Henrik Lunderbye; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial design; design process; sustainability; consumer products; greenwashing; climate neutrality; consumption.;

    Abstract : Due to the increased popularity of greener products (green implies being more sustainable) and more businesses involved in greener markets, the phenomenon of greenwashing has expanded. This is problematic because actors trying to design, manufacture and sell products with a high sustainability content are then forced to compete with actors that deal with artificial sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 3. CANS - A circular prepping system for single households

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Sara Eggimann; [2023]
    Keywords : Crisis preparedness; organization; multifunctional; communicating; re-arrangeable; prepping; circular; cans; Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This design project proposes an innovative solution aimed at facilitating organized and democratic preparation for future crises, specifically targeting students and individuals residing in confined living spaces. The proposed solution consists of two stackable storage units designed to address this challenge. READ MORE

  5. 4. .Ram

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Daniel Larsson; Linnéa Hagborg; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : In this project, RAM, we wanted to question today’s consumption of furniture and create furniture with longevity in mind. Explore the possibilities of designing furniture that would grow with you through life to avoid having the need to buy new in different stages of life. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainable furniture design – Giving new life to abundant table tops

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Henrik Wikström Lilliehöök; Marcus Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : MDF; Formaldehyde; Sustainability; Design; Furniture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : To face the rising challenges of climate change, average consumers, institutions and governments need to work towards more sustainable production and consumption. Soeco Kontorsmöbler AB is an established company focused on refurbishing and bringing older furniture back into circulation. READ MORE