Sustainable design in the context of visual, communication, and UX design refers to integrating ecological and social sustainability principles into the design process. Ideally this approach aims to minimize any adverse environmental impacts while maximizing positive social impacts through thoughtful design choices.
This transformative mindset challenges us to rethink our design approach to creation and innovation. It focuses on regeneration and social good as core elements of the design process, aligning environmental stewardship with economic viability and social responsibility to create a more regenerative, resilient, and equitable future. But how can designers who work in graphic design, communications, UX, and digital design integrate this discipline into their workflow?
Join us at DesignMeets to explore this subject and listen to some experts in the field of design who are applying this approach in their practice. This virtual event will help us understand why sustainable design is crucial to the future of design practice and how to creatively integrate this thinking into your design processes.
Whether considering a career pivot into sustainable design or seeking to make a significant impact in the sustainability sector, this event offers invaluable insights on where to look, what to consider, and how to take action. Discover how sustainable design can empower organizations to distinguish themselves by fostering responsible and efficient practices, particularly in fields where design significantly influences user experiences and services.
Speakers
Benedetta Crippa
Benedetta Crippa is a graphic designer and educator running her own studio practice in Stockholm, Sweden. With over 15 years of engagement with the social equity sector, her practice-based research on “Visual Sustainability” is credited with bringing a fresh contribution to the discourse on sustainable practice in graphic design, and has been highlighted in publications by AIGA and The MIT Press, amongst others. An ornamentalist, engaging speaker and educator, she advocates for an evolved design field grounded in the transformative power of aesthetics.
Kaylyn Belcourt
Kaylyn Belcourt is President of Copernicus Educational Products, where they strive to use business as a force for good while designing and manufacturing innovative classroom solutions. Kaylyn has a Bachelor of Industrial Design and an MBA specializing in Innovation Leadership. She leads the Toronto chapter of Climate Designers, a group focused on using their design skills to work on climate action, and sits on the Boards of ACIDO and DIAC.
Taylor Kaus
Taylor is a UX designer with a background in sociology, climate change, and design. She brings a life-centered approach to her work, creating sustainable web design solutions that address social and environmental challenges. Taylor is dedicated to using design as a tool for meaningful change. She has worked with startups, nonprofits, and the private sector across the US and Europe. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys exploring the mountains and coastlines of New England, where she recently relocated with her family.