2 February 2021
Episode 486
30 minutes
In the first part of our ‘Designed to last’ special we take a look at the electronics, clothes and products that have been designed without longevity in mind, encompassing everything from planned obsolescence in technology to fast fashion. Plus: we speak to Jay Osgerby about the design industry’s obligation to the environment.
2 February 2021
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Planned obsolescence is a sizeable problem in the tech industry with brands such as Apple and Samsung recently in court. We discuss the issue and the impact that it can have on the design process, the consumer and of course the environment.
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Fashion contributes about 10 per cent of global carbon-dioxide emissions every year and, with the rise in fast fashion, much of the resulting products have a very short lifespan indeed. Author and fashion journalist Dana Thomas explains the issues.
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