This title provides a comprehensive framework for circular design integrating systems thinking, business strategy, service design, and product development. The study examines regulatory environments, financial models, and risk assessment in circular economy transitions and also includes:
Comprehensive framework integrating systems thinking, futures thinking, and circular design principles for business transformation Analysis of regulatory developments in the EU and their implications for competitive advantage in circular economy transitions Examination of circular business models, financial mechanisms, and risk assessment strategies for sustainable enterprise Application of service design methodologies including Jobs-To-Be-Done framework and customer behavior analysis in circular contexts Detailed exploration of circular product design strategies incorporating R Strategies, Cradle to Cradle principles, and biomimicry
This title has been co-published with Professional Publishing Finland. T&F does not sell or distribute the print editions in Finland.
Prologue
Circular Design Framework: what and why? Overview of the Book For whom?
Glossary
Beyond the Water's Edge: Worldview Shapes Our Choices
Embracing the Twin Sisters of Systems and Futures Thinking
Ozone, Design, and the Future: Learning from the Past to Create a Better
Tomorrow
The Linear Paradox: Why Should the Two Arrows Not Be Coupled?
Shaping Tomorrow's Market: The Interplay Between Regulation and Your
Competitive Edge
Let's Talk about Money and Risks
Building One Planet Business Logic
Circular Business Is About the Innovation Mindset
Out With the Old, in With the New Business Models
Closing the Loop
Everybody On Board in a Circular Transition
Unlocking Circular Potential
Biases, Habits and Four Forces
Understanding Human Needs: The Starting Point for Circular Product Design
Do You Know Your Customers' Jobs-To-Be-Done?
Users, Caretakers and Prosumers a New Way to Think About the Customer
Start with the System in Mind
Creating Tomorrow's Products: a Foundation of Circular Product Design
It All Starts with Materials
What are Circular Product Design Strategies?
Assessing the Journey: Are We Making the Right Choices?
Epilogue
Thank You Note
List of References
Anne Raudaskoski is founder of Re-Generous Unlimited and a circular economy and design strategist specializing in sustainable business transformation. Since 2013, she has advised companies, ministries, industry associations, cities, and universities across multiple countries on circular economy implementation, developing tools, roadmaps, and change programs. Since 2016, she has led corporate change programs in various countries, including the Circular Leaders program in Navarra, Spain. Her work focuses on systems redesign, circular business models, and strategic approaches to sustainable development.
