CIRCULAR

DESIGN

Big Ideas, Real Impact

KENNY ARNOLD

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    WRITING

    Interested in circular design thinking at the intersection of play, sustainability, and technology?

    Read The Riparian

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    DESIGNS

    Products, services, and systems designed for circularity, from playground furniture to e-waste dashboards.

    See my work


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    TOOLS

    Interactive research and tools that make circular economy data explorable. Topics include electronics circularity, e-waste, and critical mineral recovery.

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    ABOUT

    Industrial designer of 15 years, now focused exclusively on enabling a circular economy.


    About me

ABOUT ME

Kenny is a featured as a circular economy expert, speaker and educator. 
To get in touch, email him.

Since starting out as a Toy Designer 15 years ago, I have worked across industries as an innovation consultant and industrial designer to develop new products and services.  In my work I leverage play as an approach to engaging people, reframing challenges, and making a positive impact.

Much of my recent work was conducted under NDA with global technology companies through the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The projects shown here represent my independent and collaborative work.

TOOLS

  • Where is the most supportive environment for EVs in the US in 2026? Find out here

  • How might we visualize the demand for critical minerals?

  • Ever wonder what's in your cell phone?

  • AI-powered circular concept generator that identifies a problem to solve and creates a design brief

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Interactive research and digital tools that support a circular economy.

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