Circular Life Cycle Blueprint: a visual tool for circular product and component design

ABSTRACT:

The Circular Life Cycle Blueprint (CLB) is a four-step design methodology for integrating circular economy principles at the component level in product design. Developed via a design science approach with iterative prototyping and evaluation, the CLB guides design teams from conceptualizing circular strategies to mapping component lifecycles and conducting a sustainability assessment. Pilot evaluation with industry professionals indicates that the CLB is effective and user-friendly, fostering innovative circular design and demonstrating practical viability in sustainable product development.