80% of an object’s environmental impact is determined at the design stage, and currently much of what we design is headed to landfill. This dynamic and fast-paced workshop, hosted by UNEND and BOOM ROOM, empowers designers and makers to address the 100 billion T of materials that enter the global economy every year by implementing strategies to ensure materials continue to add value beyond end-of-life.

Designers will be challenged with designing an object from commonly wasted materials and guided through a tailored 5-stage approach for the efficient implementation of circular design strategies. We’ll explore industry-specific circular design principles, life cycle thinking approaches, and sustainable development guidelines for a holistic approach to product creation.

Aligned with UNEND and BOOM ROOM’s mission to foster long-term circularity, this session will empower participants to adopt actionable, circular strategies and showcase the potential of design as a catalyst for a regenerative and thriving future.

At the end of the workshop designers will present their final concepts and a winning submission will be selected by UNEND and BOOM ROOM.

About the Hosts:

UNEND

A science-led collective combatting the 100,000+ tonnes of event waste sent to landfill each year. UNEND works with brands and agencies on a per-project basis using a unique five-step methodology, designed to avoid greenwashing and to future-proof events at scale: from brand activations to music festivals, conferences to fashion week productions. Committed to making sustainable outcomes accessible and easy to implement, UNEND also hosts workshops and shares open-source resources with industry members to support the transition to a Circular Economy.

BOOM ROOM

A progressive print and design atelier, BOOM ROOM utilizes the off-cuts, surplus materials and ‘waste’ from the Boom Group building company – closing the loop on waste by designing and making unique objects, finishes and furniture for interiors. BOOM ROOM takes the ‘slow’ approach to manufacturing, everything [almost] is produced on demand to keep things circular.

Facilitated by UNEND Circular Strategist Kirby Clark and Boom Studios + BOOM ROOM Owner Ryan Bishop.