Joe Iles
Head of Design Activation at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. He discusses what circular design really means and how it differs from the traditional approach.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 18min
How designers can hardwire their skills for a circular economy | Circling Back
In this engaging conversation, Joe Iles, Head of Design Activation at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, sheds light on the transformative power of circular design. He explains how it diverges from traditional methods, emphasizing that designers can eliminate waste and pollution right from the drawing board. Joe discusses the challenges of transitioning to a circular economy, the need to blend sustainability with consumer appeal, and the essential skills designers must harness to drive impactful change. A must-listen for anyone passionate about design and sustainability!
Nov 23, 2021 • 45min
How Might We Design A Radically Different Restorative & Regenerative Business Model? With Joe Iles, Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Design Programme Lead & Chris Grantham, IDEO Circular Economy Executive Director
Guests Joe Iles and Chris Grantham discuss the vision of a regenerative circular economy, the need for a paradigm shift in business models, the importance of setting a vision and transitioning to a circular economy, and reshaping value for a sustainable circular economy.
