Ashley French

Sustainable Design

Systems Thinking /

We are transitioning from the age of design for the part to the age of design for the whole. Systems thinking, languages of design, and product life cycles are integrated and they form the solid foundation for innovative products. This course provides students with the tools required to succeed in today's dynamic market and a world of uncertainty. Actionable theory is absorbed through market-specific projects.

Project Overview /

An exploration of the winemaking process and ways conventional winemaking can be made more sustainable. Various systems approaches are explored and applied, providing unique points of view and different approaches to eliminating the negative impacts of conventional winemaking.