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Guiding Question
How can the evolution of production systems transform the way products are designed and manufactured, and transform the efficient disposal of products?
Linking Questions
How can the selection of manufacturing techniques influence the outcomes of a life-cycle analysis? (A4.1)
Which aspects of a life-cycle analysis are most affected by material selection? (B3.1)
What is the impact of selecting a particular production system on a life-cycle analysis? (B4.1)
To what extent is it the responsibility of the designer to ensure a product achieves a positive life-cycle analysis? (C1.1)
What is the role of the life-cycle analysis in determining if a product has been developed successfully using a design for sustainability strategy? (C2.1)
How can a life-cycle analysis help designers to make decisions when engaging with design for a circular economy? (C2.2)
To what extent do design for manufacture strategies affect the outcomes of a life-cycle analysis? (C4.1)