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In the paper by ackerman,  the main intention is to delineate the research project. She decided to look at product care and define the motivation to take care of a range of products. She set her research within the content of the xircular ecinomic since it is put forward that we shall actually they to repair the items first and she put forward that by understand g the user we will be able to actually develop design interventions between the user and the product. There is a few thing that i can take from it first the way she presented the liner ecinomic in my introduction. Then the way she actually put forward the definition of product care. It will Help me to define appropriately how i differentiate my research from her. I will definitely have to put her research within repair as a strategy as well as design interventions to repair. There is also an elements within my discussion that i need to put forward in relation to design for sustainable behaviour that we shall not only lo...

Cranfield University is a post-graduate only university situated between Bedford and Milton Keynes.  I completed at Cranfield University a Mdes in Design for Innovation and Sustainability in their Centre for Competitive Design between 2011-2012. I was elected as the first Green Officer for the Student Union. I lived on Campus. What were the reasons I chose to study at Cranfield University? Dr Justyna Rybicka completed the same Master at Cranfield a year prior to me, and she encouraged me warmly to attend the university. I was fascinated by the master topic. I was at the time at the University of Northampton scrutinising the reasons why consumers consume so much knowing that the rest of the world is in a pitiful state through a marketing degree. The perspective of understanding further design processes and ways of developing sustainable products were appealing. How was your experience at Cranfield University? My experience was OK. I made some good friends, leading me to...

Growing up in the performing arts sectors, I have seen theatre professionals shipping projects and plays every year, touring them and closing them for good. What I liked the most while observing the process were the conversations, the questions they asked to one another and the reflection. With One Question Comes A Great Story - A Story of Change - A Story of Transformation. Here are some of the questions I asked myself over the years: Why do people consume so much when they know that the rest of the world is in a pitiful state? How can design support What is the role of designers in supporting the transition towards a circular economy? What is the role of local government in supporting citizens in their sustainable journey? What is the role of grassroots communities in supporting people in reducing their carbon footprint? What is the effectiveness of a community-based approach in raising awareness about sexual violence in a set community? What can we do better to raise awareness about...

I have been involved with Positive Money since my master thesis where my focus was at the time on ''What are the Design skills for the transition towards the Circular Economy?''. Whilst interviewing the various stakeholders during the thesis, one was particularly keen on discussing economics, how money works,  how people are blinded by its meaning? How did I come from discussing design to having a long discussion about money? Well, it appears that the creation of money and the way it is applied to motivate people to stay on the treadmill seems to be like water nourishing poor design and systemic issues at its roots. It cannot be ignored. After the master thesis, I studied money, how is created and how it impacts people wellbeing. I ran a number of workshops in Leicester to raise awareness. The Leicester Positive Money Group emerged and as of today still, exists. Yet, we have an idea. Let's start again to share the word. My friend, Danielle Teixei...

It is absolutely OK.  Many people do not pursue a career in academia after their Ph.D and even do a job unrelated to their field of study. I am amongst those people I completed my doctorate in the field of Design for Sustainable Behaviour and I looked at the factors influencing people to repair small electrical items. I took the opportunity during my doctorate to organise repair events, and a festival to engage people with this concept of repair. Then, in my discussion, there were some elements about the impacts of poor design decisions on women's wellbeing and sense of worth. I thought that if I had to focused on violence towards women, I would like to focus on the worst. When I submitted my thesis, I looked for a position in gender-based violence field. I wanted it to be part-time so I could pursue my other passions such as writing, arts, travelling, gardening, appreciating the idle time while looking after my family. I also wanted to work closed from home. Quetzal, a charity bas...

Every two weeks or so I am meeting up with my Ph.D supervisors to talk about my research topic. At out last meeting, we finalise my research question... --- 2 Years ago, 1 month after starting my new job, 3 month after finishing my studies, it was clear for me that I wanted to go back to academia. I set up myself to gain a bit of experience and look for a new job. 18 month ago, I had two interviews, one for a knowledge transfer partnership leading to Ph.D with Birmingham City University and one for a Ph.D with Cranfield University on Sustainability and Communications. Deep inside it was not really what I was looking for. 12 month ago, I almost gave up finding the Ph.D. Then, I changed my mind. I systematically send emails to to find the gap where I could jump in 9 month ago I applied for Design Star with the intention to investigate how design for sustainable behaviour and eco-design will contribute to the concept of the Circular Economy. 2 month ago, I started my Ph...

Self-esteem is a term used to describe an individual's sense of worth or personal value. Low self-esteem can impacts an individual performance when studying, working, managing their personal affair or relationships. For me, low self-esteem is always on the corner, and everyday I need to work at it. let me tell you what causes low self-esteem, my personal stint with self-esteem and how I try to fight it off every single day. What causes low self-esteem? The way a person feels about themselves is linked directly to their experiences and how they deal with situations : Unsupportive family and carers play an influential role Friends with negative influence Stressful life events such bereavement, moving houses, relationship problems, losing a job  Ongoing stress Poor study or work performance Mental health problems Physical health problems Financial issues bullying or abused loneliness ongoing medical issues Experiencing prejudice, discrimination sigmas What's it...

Shall we strive to change our interactions with product through design intention? Shall we strive to change our way of thinking through product interaction Shall we strive to change our way of thinking through system design Shall we strive to give the tool for changing our way of thinking? The proverb give to human the tool for them to learn to fish rather than giving them the fishes

I was alone... In my big house. My garden was a mess and little did I know that the dream of making it beautiful will bring me to join the Permaculture community in Leicester. I put a message on Facebook: ''would anyone help me design my garden?'' Someone responded: ''I can, I need to add a design to my portfolio, I can help'' We've met and she told me about the Permaculture course running in my town. I was taken. I gave it a go and I met wonderful people there. My garden transformed, further My skills and knowledge on how to grow food too. New Relationships made me evolved. Few years later, I met Rose from the Crop Club and advised her to join the course too. All happened for a reason that goes beyond our understanding

For this week letter, I have decided to change my direction quite profoundly and share with you all some of my feelings about change for sustainability. I am doing currently my Ph.D around Design for Sustainable Behaviour. It is already agreed that products, services and systems strive to influence people's behaviour. But to do it consciously is another matter. Design for sustainable behaviour attempts to change people behaviour as they are interacting with product. The designer become the person responsible in this endeavour. There are a number of ethical issues surrounding such topic which is completely understandable. Giving control to technology to change our behaviour is quite dramatic, yet it is what is happening on the daily basis. We battle our way against technologies in our life.

Message of the week Always Expect the Unexpected What happens this week with the Purge? I sold a lip butter set, a suit and a skirt. I received a bid on a T-shirt, a trouser and a dress. I received a warm message from Jill, owner of MeganMakesGood about the shop. She found my blog through my FB. It warmed my heart. First, because it is nice to receive some feedback from you do, Two, I did not know anyone would read about what I do on FB. I packed my good and made on more cyclop card for it and went to the shop. I spoke with my friend designer Zosia about developing the visual design of the shop I received a message about purchasing one of my dress and send it to Mauritius - Oulala I smiled, can you imagine me selling a £1 dress and send it to Mauritius... Total sale this week: £19 Number of Visits on Blog: (I Don't Know) The total page view of the blog is 12,747 What am I going to Improve on? How can I organise my packaging better? Create a space in the ...

A reflection from a Mixed Raced Black Post-Doctorate who started since July 2019  a discussion with her academic institution about race-based trauma and the experience of BAME academics, and how the murder of George Floyd prompted more actions and reflections on the role of university in supporting BAME staff and students as her first attempt for a  productive  exchange failed through. When George Floyd died, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement grew, all the news and social media platforms became a constant noise of information related to systemic racism, police brutality and wishes for a better world. I wondered what would be my role and contribution. I am very fortunate to work for a  trauma-informed charity in Leicester  that trains and informs their staff and volunteers about how events outside of our control can trigger emotions around unprocessed trauma. So, my first move was to take care of my mental health. Subsequently, I chose not to attend any...

There is this teenie tiny shop in Leicester Main Street called the Detox Shack that serves juices, smoothies and food and more.  The more is the capabilities of the host to ask questions to its customers directly to create a connection and to remind them that their body and mind is their temple and they can take care of it by choosing the food they eat and the thoughts they think. He invites us to feel blessed for the things we receive and at peace with whatever comes up. The place and all its trinkets with positive messages written on them are also there to remind us those values. He does not preach. It is when the customer asks him questions that his wisdom shines through. Ask a question and you will get a story that weaves itself with yours. As I listened to him and how at peace he was and all the kind words he spoke, I reflected upon another place I visited that was also wonderful in colours and design and yet the words spoken by the staff members about the failings of their co...

If you browse through social media to see the various community repair groups across the UK, you may notice, pictures after pictures, men are fixing loads of items - electrical, electronic, mechanical even book binding and more - they have the skills and we cannot help to take pictures of them, the process they go through to repair and finally the fixed item. Where are the ladies who fix? they exist. Can we encourage them to come along to Fixers events? Can we encourage more women to fix as well as children Across all the repair events I organised over the years - more than 30 events, I met seldomly female fixers. One was a wizz with everything she touched. Another was an expert with repairing sewing machine. A last one found her way around computers. Over the years, I also learnt few tricks up my sleeves and gave it a go to fix few items too. It was about claiming the space to learn by asking 'can I try?' Writing to one of the female fixers about Leicester Fixers developmenet,...

Am I illegal and illegitimate if I exist?  I am legal and legitimate because I am. I am communicating my legitimacy and legality by my presence. The questions arise when looking upon others' eyes.  Can they see me on the horizon? Do they pay attention?  Is it really necessary for me to shout out that I am here?  Do I have to bark to express my individuality, be it through writings, design, marketing or any other art form? Do I have to crush their worldviews to give prominence to mine? Why would I do so? Status? Love?  The search is set to stop when being I with others.  How would I unite my worldviews with those of others without crushing their aspirations or mine?  How can we break together rules, create new ones in peace and harmony?  Communication is not the goal. Unity and Harmony is. Unite with nature.  Unite with people. Unite with things. Unite with I to be stronger andresilient, to live in harmony with one's self.

Quetzal is a charity supporting female survivors of childhood sexual abuse aged 16 and above living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland More about the project visit Quetzal website Read our latest blog posts related to the project Quetzal on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter Linkedin Update by Marlefeed Marlefeed Projects at Quetzal 2019 Breaking the Silence Initiative 2019-2022 Service Improvement Quetzal Heartbeat 2020 Event production Community Awareness-Raising Session Programme Breaking The Silence Initiative Resource design and development Self-Help Guide Quetzal Website Fundraising Campaigns Crush the Hush Covid-19 Edition Communication Campaign Let's Talk About Sexual Violence Online Exhibition Launch White Ribbon 2020 Service Improvement Lamplight 2021 Event Production Bhensexplaining Kitty Party Breaking the Silence Key Learning Webinar Community discussion about what we can do better to support South Asian Female Survivors Ways To Wellbeing 9 session online pr...

It may be time to create a blacklist of companies to avoid and definitely refuse to  work for: - Those which are more than 3 miles than my home - Those which does not allow me to work from home - Those which does not allow me to work fewer hours - Those which pollute with no sorry - Those with negative employee reviews - Those which do not design products that are repairable - Those which do not put the wellbeing of their staff first what else, add to the list

 BALD* is the umbrella under which all my artistic practice is nested. A tool to comprehend the work accomplished throughout the years using different expression tools 1995-2005 Acting Acting in various plays over Les Rencontres à La Cartoucherie de Vincennes Mefiez Vous de La Pierre à Barbe written by Ahmed Madani Le Songe d'une Nuit d'éte by Shakespeare 2006 Moving to the UK 2007 BA Marketing, University of Northampton Voluntary Work Lost in Translation 2009 Communication & PR Assistant, Théatre de La Tempête Artistic Assistant,  Poetry Event reading Nazim Hikmet, with Carolyn Carlson directed by Philippe Adrien Exhibition for Eugénie Bitty, Maison de Houphouet Boigny, Paris 2011 Master in Design and Innovation for Sustainability, Cranfield Voluntary work Green Officer 2012 MarleFeed Launch 2014 Leicester fixers launch Starting Docorate at Loughborough University 2019 Visual Arts Collection Seeklops Astrology Starseeds Cyclo Phd Submission Joining Quetzal 2020 Visual Art...

I want to be debt-free. I am a taker for wealth. Having no money, plus debt is the worst social contract you can take with society, it forces you into slavery. To complete a Mdes in Design for Innovation and Sustainability at Cranfield University, I took a loan with a French bank for 12K to repay in 5 years. The month I completed the course, I started to repay the loan. I felt I made a pact with the devil. I sold my soul for worldly pleasure and now have to repay my debt to society by prostituting my mind and body by doing meaningless tasks. I managed to get a mentally stimulating job. I am a Customer Insight Officer at Melton Mowbray. It is probably not my dream job, however, it is a good experience. I keep dreaming about what to do next once I have cleared this debt and started accumulating capital. In the meantime, volunteering with Transition Leicester, Footpaths Leicester and Positive Money in Leicester allows me to meet interesting people. I just want to be happy and fr...

This is blog is for you if you are serving families, mother, father, children in Leicestershire to - To take care of what we have in common: The planet - To encourage them to be open and inclusive of others - To support them in sharing their gifts for the local economy to be more resilient. If you tick more than one of this boxes, i am inviting you - To Get inspired by the stories of people who are in Leicestershire trying to enact change and empowered people to direct their lives - To share those stories to people around you so they can get inspired - To submit your story. Why? Because the power of stories can change the world as long as they are shared widely. So get sharing! About me My name is Marie. I live in Leicestershire since 2012. In my first year of arrival, i engaged with Transition Leicester, Positive Money and Footpaths Leicester. I ran the positive money leicester group.  I organised events, a discussion group and the Money workshop to help people reflect ...