To contribute to the reduction of energy consumption, carbon footprint, and the promotion of sustainable digital design principles, this article explores several key steps: education and awareness; integration of sustainability principles into the design process; utilization of sustainable technologies; collaborative work among designers, engineers, and environmentalists; assessment of the environmental impact of digital products and services; and advocacy for policies and regulations promoting sustainable digital design practices. Given the complexity of the process, our small contribution will focus on the first two topics. This study conducted a literature review and analysis of two paradigmatic case studies: the Sustainability Action Cards for digital designers, developed by the Design Group Italia, and the report from Atos, conducted by Greenspector, which measures digital energy consumption. Following this analysis, a survey was conducted with university students and junior digital designers to determine their knowledge and concern regarding digital sustainability, with the aim of seeding a sustainable mindset. However, it is important to note that this was a preliminary study.

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Seeding a Sustainable Mindset to Reduce Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint Through Sustainable Digital Design Principles

  • Sónia Rafael,
  • Seyed Mohsen Mirmotahari

摘要

To contribute to the reduction of energy consumption, carbon footprint, and the promotion of sustainable digital design principles, this article explores several key steps: education and awareness; integration of sustainability principles into the design process; utilization of sustainable technologies; collaborative work among designers, engineers, and environmentalists; assessment of the environmental impact of digital products and services; and advocacy for policies and regulations promoting sustainable digital design practices. Given the complexity of the process, our small contribution will focus on the first two topics. This study conducted a literature review and analysis of two paradigmatic case studies: the Sustainability Action Cards for digital designers, developed by the Design Group Italia, and the report from Atos, conducted by Greenspector, which measures digital energy consumption. Following this analysis, a survey was conducted with university students and junior digital designers to determine their knowledge and concern regarding digital sustainability, with the aim of seeding a sustainable mindset. However, it is important to note that this was a preliminary study.