FORWARD / Responsible Design

During the kick-off, we will tell you what you can expect of Wednesday’s program and why we think it is important.

Irine and Thomas will tell you all about how Accenture and VanBerlo's fusion leads to a stronger ability to help clients lead the way in responsible innovation and responsible design.

Frans will discuss the Design for Humanity Model. Furthermore, he will explore the motivations, responsibilities, and approaches of design leaders and the impact they can make.

Jan will present a learning and organizing tool for the circular economy transition.

Flora will introduce the results of her thesis on closing the loop from a user perspective. Get ready for a lively Q&A and make sure to ask her all your questions in the chat!

Dave will enlighten you on why now more than ever, we have the power to shape a better future and the tools at our disposal to do it.

Wesley will share learnings from ‘The Circular Economy Handbook’, based on Accenture’s experience shaping circular strategies and 5 years of running the Circulars Awards.

In this talk, Teun will share his latest sustainable design insights from his experience as Design Director and Head of Sustainable Design at VanBerlo.

The panel—from Hardt Hyperloop, Felyx, VanBerlo and Accenture Interactive—will discuss the impact of sustainability in expanding businesses in mobility. They will focus on, among others, product and business model design.

Andreas and Stefan will present the challenges and opportunities Miele experiences in its path toward more sustainable products.

The panel will look at the role of smart & connected products in relation to responsible design. Are connected products part of the problem or part of the solution?

What is Philips doing to close the loop? From the new ambitious goals for 2025 to the latest applied research and design methods, you will hear it all.

Bas will share his insights as a senior lecturer at TU Delft, helping designers with becoming circular practitioners. His focus is on life-cycle assessment, repairability and circular product design.

Waste and pollution are the result of flaws in design, Vincent believes. That’s why he, as WWF’s Global Plastic Smart Cities Lead, addresses the urgent need for designers to be the solution.

Jesal will talk with you about how you can activate residents toward the energy transition by using social influence.

Re:Create: how to align user needs with pro-environmental behavior change in the fashion industry? Cynthia will guide you through a digital wardrobe and peer-to-peer platform.

Follow this demonstration of the Product Care Kit, a toolkit for design for repair, maintenance and all consumer activities that prolong a product’s lifetime. And take part in the Q&A with Mahana and Laura.

How can we improve wasteful packaging systems? Esra and Roberto will talk about design strategies for sustainable packaging.

Philémonne and Teun wrap up day #1 and share some of Wednesday’s highlights. And finally, pay close attention to them when they introduce what tomorrow’s program has got in store for you.