This week on "How We Changed the World," we are thrilled to be joined by Ditte Lysgaard Vind, a visionary in the field of sustainable design and circular economy.
As the author of "Danish Design Heritage and Global Sustainability" and a staunch advocate for the integration of environmental considerations into design, Ditte shares her profound insights into the potential of Danish design principles to revolutionize our approach to sustainability.
In our discussion, Ditte delves into the essence of circular economy—an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources. She highlights how Danish design, known for its simplicity and functionality, provides a blueprint for sustainable practices that can be applied globally.
In her role as Chief Innovation and Science Officer at BloxHub, a Nordic hub for sustainable urbanization, Ditte’s work exemplifies the practical application of these principles in creating spaces that promote both community well-being and environmental health.
“Allowing the light in, not just literally but metaphorically, is essential to sustainability. It’s about letting new ideas and solutions illuminate our established practices.” — Ditte Lysgaard Vind
In this episode, we explore:
👉🏼 The Journey of Innovation: How Ditte transitioned from traditional design to a focus on sustainability, shaping the future of circular economy practices.
👉🏼 Principles of Circular Design: An exploration of the ‘4Rs’—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replace—that guide sustainable design and how these can be integrated into daily business and personal practices.
👉🏼 Transformative Design Examples: Insight into successful projects that embody circular design principles, providing practical models for replication worldwide.
👉🏼 Philosophical Insights: Ditte discusses the philosophical underpinnings of sustainable design, including how challenges can be transformed into innovative opportunities.
👉🏼 Future Directions: The potential developments in sustainable design and what this means for future generations of designers and consumers.
Links from the Episode.
Read Article: “Designing for the Circular Economy—The Danish Way”
Buy the book: Danish Design Heritage and Global Sustainability
Connect with Ditte on Social Media:
✨ Instagram: dittelysgaardvind
✨ Twitter: @Dittelv
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