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