3.2.1 Life-cycle Analysis

A life-cycle analysis (also known as the five stages of life-cycle analysis) helps designers factually analyse a product’s entire life cycle in terms of sustainability.

Design in Context

C3.2 Life-cycle analysis (HL only)

By the end of this topic, you should be able to...

explain and discuss life-cycle analysis considerations, such as global warming potential, air, water and soil pollution, ecotoxicity and resource depletion, that cause environmental impact.

Guiding Question

Why should designers consider the effects a product has on the environment?

Linking Questions

Which aspects of the four-pleasure framework are heavily influenced by ergonomic considerations such as smell, sound, touch, taste, emotion and aesthetics? (A1.1)
How can material selection be used to trigger physio- or ideo-pleasure? (B3.1)
To what extent does the ACT model promote inclusive design? (C1.2)