Sustainable Consumer Products

Consumer products represent a significant area of sustainability research, given their central role in daily lifestyle and their substantial environmental footprint. The Sustainable Consumer Products research theme at SCIDR is focused on developing user-centric, environmentally responsible products that align with principles of sustainability across their entire lifecycle—from design and production to consumption and disposal.

At the core of this research is the application of user-centered design principles. By prioritizing the needs, behaviors, and preferences of consumers, we aim to create a research framework that is not only sustainable but also desirable, accessible, and functional for a wide range of users. This approach ensures that sustainability is integrated into the design process from the outset, making it an intrinsic part of the user experience rather than an afterthought.