Living in a Material World

A$715.00

Do you know the material flow of the products you design, source and select? To thrive in the circular economy and stay relevant, it’s a must.

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Do you know the material flow of the products you design, source and select? To thrive in the circular economy and stay relevant, it’s a must.

BOOK NOW FOR MAR 2025

Do you know the material flow of the products you design, source and select? To thrive in the circular economy and stay relevant, it’s a must.

BOOK NOW FOR MAR 2025

It’s not enough to develop and produce. Designers and specifiers must understand the material flow of products from concept to end of life-solutions if they are to stay relevant in a material world. This one day course challenges the way designers and specifiers have been taught whilst learning to lead the way towards a circular economy. Inspiring creatives to take ownership through empowered and positive action - all done through realistic processes and strategies. Madonna is so proud of you!

What You Will Learn

  • The materiality of materials and products

  • How to investigate the composition of materials you use in your products and fit-outs

  • Why waste as a resource is important for a circular economy

  • How to design with the end in mind

  • How to include suppliers and other stakeholders on the journey

This is a trade only course. Students within the interiors and furnishings industries may attend.

Skills Attained

  • Circular Design Thinking

  • Materiality Project Mapping

  • Circular Economy Principles

Course Format

Cohort in each city. 15 participants only.

Start 9am - Finish 4.30pm

2 x 15 minute breaks 1 x 30 minute lunch break

Further information supplied to participants via email.

The Design Institute of Australia recognises this course for CPD points.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable. They can be transferred between staff members or individual can attend a future course.

Terms and conditions apply.