Author Archives: hcoury

From the first day I signed up for this class, I knew I would enjoy it. I have always been interested in sustainable practices, specifically in design. I used to associate sustainability and sustainable design with “reduce, reuse, recycle.” That … Continue reading →

Last week, we discussed eco and social labeling in the apparel and textiles industry. I think that having these labels on products is a great sign for the company and should definitely go into consideration when purchasing goods. However, many … Continue reading →

This week we talked about taking production to a local level to help the economy flourish and provide a number of jobs for the locals. I think that, in theory, this would be an excellent idea. America sources practically everything … Continue reading →

Last week we read and discussed information about cradle to cradle and waste=food. I like to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and maintain a healthy diet. However, I never put into consideration how much produce and leftovers go … Continue reading →

I have always considered myself as someone who takes the environment into consideration with my daily routine. I walk whenever possible and recycle when I can. I leave the AC and heat off in my apartment regularly and try to … Continue reading →

This week in Sustainability we discussed designing for needs and wants. We read an article for class called Design Activism that really made me think about designing with the consumer in mind. As a designer, you should design for “people, … Continue reading →

Last week, we observed a design probe package from a fellow classmate and made conclusions about the person’s interests, hobbies, fashion, and overall lifestyle. I found it quite interesting to see it from the user and designer point of view. … Continue reading →

This week, we delved deeper into the idea of empathic design. Empathic design is creating a product that suits the users physical and emotional needs and wants. Before discussing this in class, I had not really thought about using focusing … Continue reading →

This week we read three articles that we related to sustainability.  The first article discussed the possibilities of the future depending on how you view it. this was a more positive message about how having a balance between an optimistic … Continue reading →