Design and the Circular Economy: a bibliometric analysis

Sustainability is an issue that is increasingly present in discussions about industrial production and design. In view of the concern about the growing disposal of waste in nature, various efforts have been made to find alternatives to reverse this scenario. Among the most promising approaches is the adoption of the Circular Economy, which seeks to reintegrate materials into the production cycle in an efficient, sustainable and regenerative way, with the aim of reducing the consumption of natural resources and reducing environmental impacts. In this scenario, Design plays a fundamental role by designing products in such a way as to minimize their disposal and extend their useful life, incorporating principles such as reuse, remanufacturing and recycling. Therefore, this article aims to analyze the evolution of research related to Design in the context of the Circular Economy over the last ten years, through a bibliometric analysis that identifies the main trends and contributions present in academic literature.