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IDology #10 - The difficulties of sustainability of industrial design

IDology · 14 Mar 2023 · 40m · Episode 10

What this episode covers

Anita Rogoża and Mikołaj Wiewióra of the industrial design studio Mindsailors discuss the challenges of integrating sustainability into product design, covering strategies like serviceability, mono-materials, and reducing component counts. They analyze specific examples such as Brita filters, 3D printing for mass customization, and the regulatory push for USB-C, while contrasting linear and circular economy models. The conversation highlights the tension between consumer desire for cheap, perfect products and the engineering costs of sustainable design, concluding that shifting consumer habits is essential for systemic change.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Mindsailors
Products
Britta, Tetrapak
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Anita Rogoża, Mikołaj Wiewióra, USB type C

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