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Evaluating two approaches for sustainability criteria identification and assessment in support of early product development decisions

Schulte, Jesko; S. Watz, Matilda; Braga, Cecilia; Woofter, Jennifer; Lagun Mesquita, Patricia

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Schulte, Jesko; S. Watz, Matilda; Braga, Cecilia; Woofter, Jennifer; Lagun Mesquita, Patricia
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden
Page(s):
1541-1550
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10512
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This study evaluates two approaches for sustainable product development and their complementarity through workshops and surveys in four companies. Findings show high perceived usefulness but lower usability, with applicability dependent on integration into existing processes. The study identifies value-carrying characteristics – clarity, adaptability, and process linkage – and highlights improvement needs. Results offer guidance for developing coherent methodological support to enable systemic, systematic, and strategic sustainability decisions in early design phases.
Keywords:
early design phase, ecodesign, evaluation, sustainable design, sustainable product development
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