PhD thesis: Product design evaluation model as an instrument of environmental management.

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PhD thesis: Product design evaluation model as an instrument of environmental management.

Arianet Valdivia

Abstract

This research presents a product design evaluation model as an environmental management instrument with general procedure which integrates approaches, conceptions and theoretical models related to environmental evaluation, design and management. Proposal that is based on the theoretical concepts and design process methodology of the Higher Institute of Design of the University of Havana. Furthermore, the theoretical and practical verification of the model allowed promoting environmental integration in the National Design Quality Evaluation System, and its improvement.  Main contributions are showed in a systemic and elective conception of the model, with its procedure. Results contribute to the environmental problem visualization from design to teaching and project methodology improvement, and to transition from environmental efficiency to environmental quality within the framework of the National Environmental Strategy.

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How to Cite
Valdivia, A. (2022). PhD thesis: Product design evaluation model as an instrument of environmental management. A3manos, 10(19), 84–86. Retrieved from https://a3manos.isdi.co.cu/index.php/a3manos/article/view/332
Curriculum synthesis

Arianet Valdivia, Higher Institute of Design. Havana University.

Master in Design Management and Innovation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Assistant Professor at the Superior Institute of Design of the University of Havana. Industrial Designer specializing in clothing. She investigates design evaluation as an instrument of environmental management in Cuba. She coordinates the Sustainable Design Forum of the FORMA International Design Congress. Member of the Scientific Committee of the Latin American Congress of Ecodesign ECODAL. She participates in evaluation activities of the Design Quality Evaluation System of the ONDi National Design Office.

References

Valdivia, A. (2022). Tesis de doctor. Modelo de evaluación del diseño de producto como instrumento de la gestión ambiental. La Habana. Biblioteca ISDi.