The practice of ecodesign: A study of small product design consultancies

摘要: This paper reports on an ongoing study that explores how UK based designers, in small design consultancies (SDCs), locate information and learn new skills. Semi-structured interviews were used to improve understanding of the context within which these designers operate their process works. The also helped construct a clearer picture what understand by term EcoDesign widely it is practiced. Collectively play very important role creation consumer products. SDCs make up approximately half all employed generate as much turnover in-house teams UK. research has investigated absence agenda many briefs this might be changed future. will outline constraints work under particular barriers face when acquiring reliable learning techniques. aims explore ways could more engaged EcoDesign. Many decisions are not taken but clients managers who often control general direction design. However, spite limitations can still observed influencing outcomes, inspiring others through work. draw some conclusions reality practice near