Life-centred Industrial Design Introduction ‘Plus’ Course
Original price was: $249.00.$199.00Current price is: $199.00.
Design beyond human needs—create physical products and businesses that do less harm, more good, and support life.
Discover how design and business can do less harm and more good through a new systems-thinking approach that reconnects technology with the living world.
Course includes:
- 18 Lessons
- Real-world examples of sustainable and regenerative design
- Ecosystem Impact Mapping tool and video
- Life Pixel tool to keep on your desk as a guide
- LCD Action Plan to grow as a LCD Professional
- Coaching Call with Damien
- 12 Month Access
- Certificate
Description
Design beyond human needs—create physical products and businesses that do less harm, more good, and support life.
Discover how design and business can do less harm and more good through a new systems-thinking approach that reconnects technology with the living world.
Learnings and outcomes
At your own pace, you’ll get an introduction to:
- Life-centred Design
- Sustainable Product Design & Regenerative Business Design
- Ecosystem Impact Mapping
- Your personal LCD Action Plan
- Your Life Pixel tool
By finishing the course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand what Life-centred Design is and why it matters.
- See how industrial products and lifecycles connect to planetary systems.
- Understand how Sustainable Product Design can create lighter, circular, more inclusive products.
- Understand how Regenerative Business and strategy can give back more than it takes.
- Create Ecosystem Maps for your projects to see their real-world impacts
- Talk about and advocate for Life-centred Design
- Know which direction to take for deeper learning
Duration
The minimum time to complete this course properly is about 4-5 hours. How much time you put in is up to you, but the more you put in, the more you will get out of it.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone curious about Life-centred Design—industrial designers, strategists, researchers, educators, or business leaders—who want to explore how their work can become part of planetary healing, not harm.
It’s designed for those who:
- Are curious about the field but not ready to commit to a full program yet.
- Want a practical, inspiring introduction before investing further.
- Are seeking to reconnect their work with purpose and global impact.
What’s included
- 5 interactive learning modules
- Guided reflection and mapping activities
- Real-world examples of sustainable and regenerative design
- Downloadable worksheet and tools
- A personal coaching call with Damien
- Certificate of Completion
Course outline
| Module |
|---|
| Welcome |
| A warm welcome and introduction to the course. |
| Module |
| About Life-centred Design |
| Discover what Life-centred Design is, why it’s needed, and how it expands human-centred design to include all life — people, animals, environments, and the planet. You’ll explore the LCD Lab’s framework and create your own Life Pixel—a make-it-yourself, hands-on reminder to design with care for the whole living system. |
| Module |
| About Life-centred Industrial Design |
| Learn how industrial design connects to the health of the planet, from materials and manufacturing to distribution and waste. You’ll explore the two foundations of Life-centred Industrial Design:
See how these two layers work together to shift design and business from doing less harm to doing more good |
| Module |
| Map an Industrial Ecosystem |
| Every project lives within a web of relationships. In this module, you’ll learn how to use Ecosystem Impact Mapping to visualise how your product and its lifecycle touch people, animals, environments, and planetary systems. It’s a way to uncover unseen impacts and to spot opportunities for positive change. |
| Module |
| Map Your Path |
| Turn awareness into action. You’ll reflect on your role, envision your next step as a life-centred professional, and create your own LCD Action Plan—a roadmap for growth that aligns with your influence, values, and goals. You’ll also have a personal coaching call with Damien to refine your plan and identify your best next steps. |
| Module |
| Forge Ahead |
| Bring everything together. Refine your plan, celebrate what you’ve learned, and get ready to take your first steps as a life-centred designer, leader, or innovator. You’ll also receive your Certificate of Completion. |
