This short list of 11 questions by Chris Hacker, leader of the Global Strategic Design Office of Johnson and Johnson is an excellent place to begin the design process.
1. Do we need it? Can we live without it?
2. Is the project designed to minimize waste?
3. Can it be smaller, lighter or made from fewer materials?
4. Is it designed to be durable or multi-functional?
5. Does it use renewable resources?
6. Is reuse practical and encouraged?
7. Are the product and packaging refillable, recyclable, or repairable?
8. Is it made with post-consumer recycled or reclaimed materials and how much?
9. Are the materials available in a less toxic form? Can it be made with less toxic materials?
10. Is it available from a socially and environmentally responsible company
11. Is it made locally?
To learn more about Chris Hacker, view this short video:
Chris Hacker: Creating sustainable consumer experiences through design
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