Design Aspects of Importance in a Sustainability Transition
DS 130: Proceedings of NordDesign 2024, Reykjavik, Iceland, 12th - 14th August 2024
Year: 2024
Editor: Malmqvist, J.; Candi, M.; Saemundsson, R. J.; Bystrom, F. and Isaksson, O.
Author: Leonard, Pauline L. Y.; Hallstedt, Sophie I.; Nylander, Johanna W.; Isaksson, Ola
Series: NordDESIGN
Institution: GKN Aerospace Sweden; Chalmers University of Technology
Page(s): 106-114
DOI number: 10.35199/NORDDESIGN2024.12
ISBN: 978-1-912254-21-7
Abstract
In this paper, sustainable product design in the aerospace industry is explored. Through a pilot interview study with three aerospace companies, four sustainability aspects, tightly connected to business value, were identified widely prioritized in early phases. Other aspects were currently considered with less importance, but due to external constraints and business opportunities this prioritization can rapidly shift. Prioritized aspects in early phases control a solution's sustainability profile, determine the pace towards sustainability transition, and can provide a competitive advantage.
Keywords: Sustainability, Product Development, Sustainable Design, Design Methodology, Aerospace