Sustainable Design (FSI-YSD-A)

Academic year 2026/2027
Supervisor: doc. akad. soch. Ladislav Křenek, ArtD.  
Supervising institute: ÚK all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
Course type: departmental course
Aims of the course unit:

Students will be able to solve design problems and projects with respect to the philosophy of sustainable design and gain an overview of movements and theories in the field.
- be able to correctly identify and define a design problem,
- Be able to comprehensively analyze aspects that influence the final solution of the problem,
- The ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice,
- Ability to discuss design from an interdisciplinary perspective,
- Ability to successfully present the design solution.
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Type of course unit:
    Lecture  4 × 3 hrs. optionally                  
    Studio work   11 × 4 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture - Sustainability as a concept. Basic overview of the historical development of the view on sustainability.
- Green and eco friendly design, greenwashing. Biomimicry.
- Droog design, cradle-to-cradle principle, design for sustainable behavior, product-service innovation level, sociotechnical design.
- Design for social innovation. Motivation and manipulation of a person through design. Emotions in design. Slow design.
    Studio work

- Presentation and analysis (deconstruction) of specific design solutions and projects with regard to sustainable design.
- Presentation and analysis (deconstruction) of specific design solutions and projects with regard to sustainable design.
- Analysis, evaluation and reconstruction of own previously processed topics from the point of view of sustainable design.
- Topic analysis according to the principle of Vision in design - topic deconstruction - product level.
- Topic analysis according to the principle of Vision in design - topic deconstruction - interaction level.
- Topic analysis according to the principle of Vision in design - topic deconstruction - context level.
- Preparation for the solution - context, statement.
- Work on the project solution - human-product interaction.
- Work on the project solution - product qualities, concept.
- Work on the project solution - detailing.
- Project presentation and evaluation.
Literature - fundamental:
1. LIDWELL, William a Gerry MANACSA. Deconstructing product design: exploring the form, function, usability, sustainability, and commercial success of 100 amazing products. Beverly: Rockport Publishers, 2009, 240 s. : bar. il. ; 26 cm. ISBN 978-1-59253-345-9.
2. BARBERO, Silvia a Brunella COZZO. Ecodesign. Königswinter: H.F. Ullmann, 2009, 349 s. : il. ISBN 978-3-8331-5278-8.
3. HEKKERT, Paul a Matthijs van DIJK. Vision in design: a guidebook for innovators. Amsterdam: BIS Publishers, 2011, 333 s. : obr. (některé barev.). ISBN 978-90-6369-205-6.
Literature - recommended:
1. DREYFUSS, Henry. Designing for people. New York: Allworth Press, 2003, 284 s. : obr., čb. fot. ISBN 1-58115-312-0.
2. BOEIJEN, Annemiek van. Delft design guide: design methods. Amsterdam: BIS Publishers, 2013, 165 s. : barev. obr. ISBN 978-90-6369-327-5.
3. UEKI-POLET, Keiko a Klaus KLEMP. Less and more: the design ethos of Dieter Rams. Berlin: Gestalten, 2015, 807 stran : ilustrace. ISBN 978-3-89955-584-4.
4. MARTIN, Bella a Bruce M HANINGTON. Universal methods of design: 100 ways to research complex problems, develop innovative ideas, and design effective solutions. Beverly: Rockport Publishers, 2012, 207 s. : il. (některé barev.), barev. mapy. ISBN 978-1-59253-756-3.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-VKP-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 1 2 W
N-PDS-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 2 1 W
N-ENG-Z visiting student --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Recommended course 2 1 W
C-AKR-P full-time study CZS -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective 1 1 W