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Slow Design
This document discusses the concept of slow design and whether slowness can be found in the products we use. It notes that 80% of a product's environmental and social impacts are locked in at the design stage. Therefore, designers have the ability to influence how consumers use products. The document questions whether there is a design crisis due to products being comprised of many components from around the world. It explores where slow design fits in and what its goals and principles are, such as revealing overlooked experiences and inducing reflective consumption. Examples of slow design products and projects are provided. The document considers where design practice may go in the future.
