A step towards circularity Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Component recovery and repairability to keep products in circulation for longer are the key challenges that our designers faced when coming up with kettle concepts for The Story of One Kettle. Future Lab by Ergodesign exhibition at the Gdynia Design Days (2-10 July 2022). They all prove that […]
Every exhibition is a spectacle that requires an appropriate set and backdrop. The arrangement of an exhibition is an individual project, tailored to the presented narrative and exhibits. Is it, then, possible to design an exhibition in line with circular economy methodology despite the fact that it is a one-off event? We have accepted the […]
Some time ago, I heard someone say it is easier to develop a strategy for 10 years ahead than the upcoming year. That thought stuck with me. As a design and consulting studio, we ask ourselves: how do we develop a strategy in a highly volatile context, where our plans get overturned every year by […]
We live in the age of plastic. In Europe alone, 58 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually. Twice as much plastic waste is produced in the world than two decades ago, and only 9% of it is recycled. Most ends up in landfills, seas and oceans.* The story of one kettle. Future Lab by […]
As many as 8 out of 10 consumers in Poland are changing their shopping preferences in consideration of their social or environmental impact. More than a half admit that environmental aspects influence their decisions, and as many as 57 percent of 18-24 year olds have decided to buy a lesser known brand because it was […]
Sustainability, circularity, CSR, ESG and GRI – the business world is overrun with new catchwords. It is hard to steer your way through the maze of new terminology, and there is less and less time to learn. Now is the last moment to start acting. Article by Katarzyna Śliwa, CEO of Ergodesign, in cooperation […]
Circularity – an idea and an opportunity for business growth. It sounds inspiring, but what it means in practice? We clear your doubts, answer your first questions and give you our “ten commandments of circularity”. With these 10 simple rules you can start your circular adventure even today. In the article you will find: a […]
Do you make, manufacture or distribute consumer electronics? Looking for a vision of development for your company or organization? Want to comply with the principles of Circular Economy but don’t know how to take the first step? Maybe you’d like to set new ambitious goals for your business? Or inspire yourself and your team? If […]
At Ergodesign, we have repeatedly faced the challenge of guiding a client through the process of change towards circularity. Strategic work where you build guidelines for products and services is a multi-level process. To make it more concrete and have a single common scheme for everyone to use, we have developed our original tool called […]
Design for production or design for debate? Innovation or provocation? Applications or implications? Problem-solving or looking for problems? Providing answers or asking questions? In the service of industry or in the service of society? Changing the world to fit us or changing us to fit the world? In the last few years, the word design […]