Sustainable design starts with materials.
Sustainable design starts with materials. By understanding what materials are made of, where they come from, how they move and transform through the supply chain, and what happens at end‑of‑life, designers can make choices that dramatically reduce environmental and social impacts.
Educator Rico Ruffino will share practical strategies for launching sustainable design projects – whether you are working in interior design, furniture, or product design and development. Topics include:
Strategies from this presentation come from Ruffino’s book Omni Design Ecosystem, which offers a flexible methodology for applying sustainable design principles to any product. His framework helps designers integrate environmental and social considerations from concept through end-of-life, regardless of scale or category.
Join us on April 14 at 11 AM ET — save your spot.
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