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Design Centre

Design Centre

The goal of the KTU Design Centre is to conduct studies and research in the field of design, and provide design services to businesses, aiming to develop the paradigm of sustainable living.

Design for circular economy and new ways of living: represents a comprehensive strategy that fundamentally rethinks the creation, development, and use of products, services, and systems. This approach seeks to align human endeavors with the natural processes of the Earth’s ecosystems, aiming to ensure long-term ecological stability and minimize waste to nearly zero. The incorporation of biomimicry into design is a pivotal aspect of this philosophy, highlighting the importance of learning from and emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies to solve human problems and create more sustainable solutions.

Smart Fashion: refers to integrating technology into clothing and accessories to enhance their functionality, aesthetics, and overall user experience. This innovative approach to fashion is not just about making a style statement; it’s about harnessing the power of technology to create garments and accessories that can interact with the wearer and the environment in intelligent ways.

Design for transitions: refers to a design approach that focuses on facilitating and managing change within societies, organisations, or systems towards more sustainable and desirable futures. It’s rooted in the understanding that the challenges we face today, such as climate change, social inequality, and rapid technological advancements, require shifts in how we live, work, and interact with our environment. This approach involves interdisciplinary collaboration and integrates principles from systems thinking, future studies, and sustainable design.

Contacts

Benita Mincevičiūtė 

Administrator

Studentų st. 56
e-mail benita.minceviciute@ktu.lt

 

Centre personnel

Rūta Valušytė
Prof. dr. Rūta Valušytė

Head of Center

Studentų gatvė 56, Kaunas
email ruta.valusyte@ktu.lt

Professors

Name/Surname Position Address E-mail
Kęstutis Lekeckas
Professor Studentų st. 56 kestutis.lekeckas@ktu.lt
Alessandro Biamonti
Visiting Professor Studentų st. 56 alessandro.biamonti@ktu.lt
Rūta Valušytė
Professor Studentų st. 56 ruta.valusyte@ktu.lt
 

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