Value-Driven Design for Circularity, 6 credits

The course provides knowledge of current methods and tools for designing circular solutions. The course includes a set of methods and tools for planning, mapping, designing, assessing, and evaluating alternative circular solution concepts during early design. After completing the course, the student should be able to apply basic theory and knowledge to plan and develop circular business strategies. The student will also be able to apply qualitative methods to assess such strategies from a value and sustainability perspective. Eventually, the student can apply a simulation method to estimate the key performance indicators of a circular design concept.