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Biopolímeros e design: estratégias pedagógicas para a sustentabilidade : o papel dos jogos didáticos para a consciencialização da sustentabilidade e economia circular
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Esta investigação analisa o contributo do design de equipamento para a sustentabilidade, sublinhando o papel do designer enquanto mediador entre inovação material, processos produtivos e impacto social. O estudo centra-se num composto biopolimérico desenvolvido a partir de resíduos da indústria da pedra natural — o Rockpellet — que exemplifica como desperdícios podem ser convertidos em produtos de valor acrescentado. A pesquisa evidencia que o design de equipamento, mais do que se limitar à dimensão formal ou estética, atua como disciplina estratégica, capaz de projetar soluções que conciliam funcionalidade, narrativa e responsabilidade ambiental. Através de estratégias de planeamento e projeção, foi desenvolvido um produto didático que materializa conceitos de sustentabilidade e economia circular, promovendo literacia de materiais de forma acessível e pedagógica. O processo metodológico seguiu os princípios do design thinking, permitindo articular investigação, definição de requisitos, ideação e prototipagem, culminando numa proposta que demonstra o potencial do design enquanto ferramenta transformadora e criadora de conhecimento. Este trabalho reforça que o design de equipamento não se restringe à criação de objetos, mas integra sistemas e estratégias que orientam decisões ao longo de todo o ciclo de vida dos produtos e serviços, desde a escolha dos materiais até ao planeamento da sua utilização e fim de vida. Assim, evidencia-se o papel central do design na promoção de práticas mais conscientes e na transição para modelos circulares, destacando a importância de alinhar inovação material, pedagogia e sustentabilidade.
This research analyses the contribution of product design to sustainability, highlighting the role of the designer as a mediator between material innovation, production processes, and social impact. The study focuses on a biopolymeric composite developed from waste from the natural stone industry — Rockpellet — which exemplifies how waste can be converted into value-added products. The research demonstrates that product design, rather than being limited to formal or aesthetic dimensions, acts as a strategic discipline capable of designing solutions that combine functionality, narrative, and environmental responsibility. Through planning and design strategies, an educational product was developed to materialize concepts of sustainability and circular economy, promoting material literacy in an accessible and pedagogical way. The methodological process followed the principles of design thinking, enabling the articulation of research, requirement definition, ideation, and prototyping, culminating in a proposal that demonstrates the potential of design as a transformative and knowledge-generating tool. This work reinforces that product design is not limited to the creation of objects but integrates systems and strategies that guide decisions throughout the entire product life cycle — from material selection to planning for use and end of life. Thus, it highlights the central role of design in promoting more conscious practices and in the transition towards circular models, emphasizing the importance of aligning material innovation, pedagogy, and sustainability.
This research analyses the contribution of product design to sustainability, highlighting the role of the designer as a mediator between material innovation, production processes, and social impact. The study focuses on a biopolymeric composite developed from waste from the natural stone industry — Rockpellet — which exemplifies how waste can be converted into value-added products. The research demonstrates that product design, rather than being limited to formal or aesthetic dimensions, acts as a strategic discipline capable of designing solutions that combine functionality, narrative, and environmental responsibility. Through planning and design strategies, an educational product was developed to materialize concepts of sustainability and circular economy, promoting material literacy in an accessible and pedagogical way. The methodological process followed the principles of design thinking, enabling the articulation of research, requirement definition, ideation, and prototyping, culminating in a proposal that demonstrates the potential of design as a transformative and knowledge-generating tool. This work reinforces that product design is not limited to the creation of objects but integrates systems and strategies that guide decisions throughout the entire product life cycle — from material selection to planning for use and end of life. Thus, it highlights the central role of design in promoting more conscious practices and in the transition towards circular models, emphasizing the importance of aligning material innovation, pedagogy, and sustainability.
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Dissertação de mestrado, Design de Equipamento, especialização em Design de Produto, 2026, Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Belas-Artes
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Design de equipamento Sustentabilidade Biopolímeros Economia circular Pedagogia Equipment design Sustainability Biopolymers Circular economy Pedagogy