A Novel Approach to Problem Solving – The Use of Sustainable Development and Circular Economy in Project-based Method (Integrated Design)

Conference: The Paris Conference on Education (PCE2022)
Title: A Novel Approach to Problem Solving – The Use of Sustainable Development and Circular Economy in Project-based Method (Integrated Design)
Stream: Higher Education
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Anna Laska-Leśniewicz, Lodz University of Technology, Poland
Aleksandra Jastrzębska, Lodz University of Technology, Poland
Krzysztof Jastrzębski, Lodz University of Technology, Poland
Katarzyna Znajdek, Lodz University of Technology, Poland

Abstract:

Integrated Design (ID) is a new methodology that has taken the best from well-known project approaches and has included additional crucial aspects of the modern world. ID integrates creative thinking, innovative designing, problem-based learning, learning by doing, and a philosophy of sustainability and circular economy. Integrated Design is a mindset that allows future designers to solve real problems of real people, create innovative solutions and take care of sustainability, our environment and the well-being of future generations. ID encourages to find even simple ideas to existing challenges but always in consideration of sustainable development (SD) goals. Integrated Design is a process that consists of several steps: Discover, Define, (Re-Discover), Ideate, Implement. While designing, it is necessary to iterate steps and refine the solution. The Implementation step includes rapid prototyping of the solution and testing it with potential users. Results of the ID process are created with the match of SD goals and human needs.

Integrated Design methodology is elaborated in the frame of "High5" Erasmus+ project (Higher Education Sector) entitled "Transdisciplinary methodology for Integrated Design in higher education" realized by 5 European universities. This novel approach is implemented in the student projects during High5 international summer schools and currently conducted courses. The ID materials are tested and further enhanced.

The main goal of this study is to present the elaborated approach with a bunch of teaching and learning materials (such as a textbook, an online course for teachers, useful worksheets to implement during the designing process, and evaluation tools). Moreover, selected innovative solutions created according to ID methodology are analyzed in order to highlight the advantages of the ID approach in project-based learning.

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