design the change

innovative product design towards a circular economy

Cyclic Design applies lifecycle thinking to the development of products and offers

sustainable design consultancy.

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product deVELOPMENT EXPERTS

Cyclic Design provides sustainable design consultancy on best practices for sustainability applied to product development. Taking environmental issues as a starting point, we consider a product’s entire lifecycle and investigate where we can optimise efficiency and reduce waste. An ecological approach to design (or eco-design) is an essential tool to minimise the impact of a product.

Sustainability strategy

When designing a product, we strive to achieve a more circular lifecycle. In opposition to a linear disposable model, we design products which live longer and are re-usable or recyclable.
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Design creation

We use creative approaches to an environmental challenge. Creativity can push the boundaries of societal conventions. We use design as a way to form more sustainable behaviours.

Prototyping

Once the design has been defined, today’s rapid prototyping technology, such as 3d printing, enable to quickly realise a prototype and test it.

Production

After prototyping, we support the technical implementation. We have a wide netwrok of suppliers in Europe and we can build the product supply chain by levaraing the most sustainable materials and producers.

LAUNCHING A CIRCULAR PRODUCT

Nepenthes is the refillable bottle wiping out waste from your daily care routine. Modelled on the tropical flower of the same name, it has a curvy design so it’s cap-less and hangable. Bio-based plastic also means it’s more sustainable and fully recyclable.

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WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN?

Sustainable design takes into consideration the entire lifecycle of a product, not only the way it looks. We analyse the main phases of product’s lifecycle: production, distribution, consumption and end-of-life. Designing a product means for us optimising its lifecycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is sustainable design?

Sustainable design takes into consideration the entire lifecycle of a product, not only the way it looks. We analyse the main phases of product’s lifecycle: production, distribution, consumption and end-of-life. Designing a product means for us optimising its lifecycle. 

the guidelines for sustainable products

Sustainable design follows guidelines related to production and materials, energy efficiency, waste minimisation, recyclability as well as new circular business models.

Circular Economy

Cradle to Cradle

Eco Design

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How to choose the right sustainable material for your product?

How to choose the right sustainable material for your product?

The market of sustainable material is constantly growing. You might find yourself confused about which is the “most sustainable option” for your application. The most sustainable option always depends on your own specific case. You might have budget constraints or...

The most sustainable bottle has a unique design

The most sustainable bottle has a unique design

Sustainability manifests itself in many ways and is divided into different areas. From social to technological, ecological to economic aspects, the overarching theme of sustainability offers several opportunities to create your own impact. With the Nepenthes bottle,...

Nepenthes: The Most Eco-Friendly Refillable Shampoo Bottle

Nepenthes: The Most Eco-Friendly Refillable Shampoo Bottle

The cosmetics industry manufactures its products in disposable packaging and generates tonnes of garbage. We use over 800 shampoo bottles in our entire life. There is no such alternative to reusing a shampoo bottle rather than throwing it away after only one use.  If...

Design for the environment,
minimizing waste

Our design process starts with the analysis of environmental issues. We investigate the product’s lifecycle and evaluate where we can make the product more efficient, while minimising the generation of waste.