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Design thinking as a tool for sustainable innovation

Prof. Nicole Sofia Röhsig López

Prof. Nicole Sofia Röhsig López

École des Mines de Saint-Étienne

This presentation explores how Design Thinking and collective intelligence can support meaningful innovation in complex and uncertain contexts. Drawing from Nicole Sofia Röhsig López’s experience in circular economy and eco-design, the talk highlights the importance of reframing problems, engaging diverse perspectives, and designing with both technical and human dimensions in mind. Rather than focusing solely on solutions, it emphasizes the role of design as a tool for questioning assumptions, navigating contradictions, and building sustainable futures. Through real-world cases, the session invites participants to see innovation not only as a process of creation, but as a space for critical reflection and action.

Lecture at NEMO2025

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 09:45