The Sustainable Design SIG supports the development of science-based knowledge to support industry to deal with the challenges for Sustainable Design implementation
The Sustainable Design SIG was established in 2001 by Professor Tim C. McAloone, as the first Special Interest Group in the Design Society. Since then, the SIG has been active in the expansion of a network with people interested in Sustainable Design, from academia and industry.
DS members can get involved in a variety of ways, including attending our webinars, participating in dedicated SIG sessions and workshops at conferences such as ICED and DESIGN, suggesting events, and joining our newsletter or LinkedIn group to look for research collaborators or make your own announcements.
Sustainable Design is currently a topic being researched by many academics from around the world.
Join us in our LinkedIn group, which brings together more than 800 members from industry, academia, NGOs, etc. It is the right environment for lively discussions and feedback!
Please fill in the template: Sustainable Design SIG World Map.
The Sustainable Design Special Interest Group aims to generate an overview of the wide domain of sustainable design research. The idea is to generate a map showing all active researchers in the domain. The resulting map will be shared through the Design Society website, enabling all interested parties to get insights into who is doing what and where. Finding complementary and comparable research topics allows both increased knowledge exchange and collaboration in future research projects as well as the exchange of results. We invite you to fill in the survey and distribute it to all your peers to create a mapping that is as complete as possible.
Access the full library of online learning modules from the Sustainable Design SIG, here.
We provide a space for individuals with common interests to share knowledge, collaborate, and address challenges in their domain. We also encourage networking, and partnerships across academia, industry, and practice.
They focus on advancing knowledge in specific fields by organising research activities, developing best practices, and publishing findings. They can contribute to thought leadership by defining emerging trends and proposing frameworks or methodologies.
SIGs often organise workshops, webinars, and conferences to educate members on new tools, techniques, and advancements in their area of focus.
They offer mentoring, knowledge-sharing sessions, and access to expertise, helping members grow professionally.
SIGs create a sense of belonging for members, encouraging dialogue and collaboration on shared challenges and innovations.
We have a wide array of SIGs, that are constantly evolving. If you don't see a SIG in your research area, why not create one? The Design Society is open to proposals and may provide funding!
