TuneIn:52/17

To promote sustainability, it’s crucial to remember that there are no fully sustainable materials. As such, we should focus on developing solutions that align with users’ needs and values. This approach was exemplified in this project that replaced a physical object with a simple Spotify playlist, which encouraged healthy behaviors such as reducing eye strain. By prioritizing sustainable alternatives that meet users’ needs, we can have a more significant impact on reducing our material dependency and promoting sustainability. This shift in mindset is crucial, as it acknowledges the limitations of relying on sustainable materials alone and highlights the importance of sustainable design thinking.

School of Continuing and Professional Studies | Sustainable Design
Student: Alana Alfeche
Faculty: Daniel Penge, Kat Choate
The image showcases the Process Tree Review of Warby Parker Eyeglasses (no prescription, with blue-light filtering lenses), including the extraction, refining, and assembly processes of each material, along with the externalities that result from the production of the material. The latter half of the image presents an alternative solution to using blue-light filtering glasses, which experts suggest have no proven effectiveness. The proposed solution is a Spotify playlist that triggers users to take breaks and practice healthy screen habits, such as the 20-20-20 rule, reducing reliance on materials and promoting sustainable low-tech alternatives.
Process Tree Review of Warby Parker Eyeglasses
The image presents a Process Tree Review of Warby Parker Eyeglasses (no prescription, with blue-light filtering lenses), alongside an alternative solution – a Spotify playlist that encourages healthy screen habits such as the 20-20-20 rule. By reducing material reliance and promoting low-tech alternatives, this solution contributes to a more sustainable approach to screen use.
My journey to a sustainable low-tech solution.
Through a process of experimentation, I tried various methods to remember to practice the 20-20-20 rule, including relying on my memory, using Slack and Pomodoro apps online, and using a physical trigger like balancing on a mat. However, each method had its drawbacks, such as high overhead costs or limited accessibility. Despite these challenges, one constant that emerged throughout the experimentation was that I was listening to my music! This ultimately led me to create a Spotify playlist as a solution to trigger the 20-20-20 rule, as music proved to be an effective and enjoyable way to remind myself to take breaks from screen time.
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