Re-pack-packaging1.jpg 1,131×1,600 pixels. STPK00004_dt.jpg 800×800 pixels. Clever-little-bag-02.jpg 2,835×2,105 pixels. Sprint-eco-packaging.jpg 777×584 pixels. 100x100-packaging-design-5.jpg 1,664×1,108 pixels. Cut-away-leaf-art-lorenzo-duran-3.jpg 624×879 pixels. Untitled.jpg 486×344 pixels. Sustainable graphic design: Materials life cycle assessment in Graphic Design. Life cycle assessment is also known as life cycle analysis or LCA and can be used to assess the environmental impacts of a product's life and provide a sound basis for informed decisions.
It sounds analytical and complex but with some basic theory under your belt you can apply some practical LCA to your graphic design projects. The main stages of the life cycle usually follows the cradle-to-grave model (full life-cycle) or occasionally the cradle-to-gate model (partial life-cycle until it reaches the consumer). This graphic shows the main stages of a cradle-to-grave full life-cycle and the resources that go into the system and waste that comes out (this can happen at every stage, not just at the end).
Click on the image to zoom in. The main stages for analysis include: Setting up a simple spreadsheet for each material, product, project or the options to satisfy a design brief will bring focus. A beginner's guide to sustainable graphic design. We’ve assembled a collection of resources in “green” and sustainable design to help you get started in making your design practice more environmentally friendly. First things first. What do we mean by “green”? Ad campaign by Legas Delaney for Plant the Planet featuring leaf art by Lorenzo Duran (via BoredPanda) It’s not the color — we’re talking about sustainability.
It’s finding a balance between society, economy and the environment when as a designer, you’re constantly creating, drafting, printing and embracing new technologies. How can you create your best work in a way that’s better for the environment? Take this quiz from Ecological Footprint to determine what impact you’re having on the world. Stay informed There are dozens of studios and websites dedicated to keeping graphic designers in-the-know about how to continue making changes for a sustainable future. Green your design practice Save energy and H2O Green Your Studio with this tool by Re-nourish. Use energy-efficient lightbulbs. Celery Design Collaborative. Re-nourish | Design Sustainably.