Chapter 1 — learning guide

Time: ≈ 2.5–4 h — 1.1–1.2 (1 h) · 1.3 (0.75 h) · 1.4 (0.75 h) · Assignment (1–2.5 h) · Quiz + synthesis (0.5 h).

Learning Objective

Learners will be able to explain the main principles of circular design and relate them to product, material, lifecycle, and business model decisions in fashion.

Learning Outcome

By the end of this chapter, learners should be able to explain why circular design starts before production and identify how design decisions influence durability, repairability, recovery, and future value.

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