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:
- Material selection and tracking are the foundation of sustainability
- Ethical and stewardship considerations for any design
- Application of the “80% rule” — recognizing that most environmental and end-of-life impacts are locked in during the design phase.
- The full life cycle of a material and its effects on ecosystems and communities
- How to strengthen ownership of material inputs and outcomes to influence suppliers and support circular end‑of‑life strategies
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.