The optimization of the design process for an effective use in eco-design

Abstract

Nowadays the importance of the environmental sustainability of industrial products has become significant because of the ever-stricter environmental legislation in the field, and thanks to the higher awareness of customers concerning environmental problems. The development of sustainable products leads engineers to take into considerations environmental aspects in concurrency with traditional technical and economical aspects since the beginning of design activities. It is clear, then, the importance of using a suitable design framework for the products' development. The output of the study consists of the development of easy-to-use guidelines, which is able to indicate in practice to designers the addresses that can be followed for a more effective action.