In the first week of sustainable systems, we got to learn what the term means. This term, I learned, refers to the equilibrium of an ecosystem or any given area and the ability of its natural systems to work and remain functionable and produce everything it needs for a diverse ecology.

Along with this, we were introduced to the 17 United Nations goals. It was interesting for me to learn this in detail in this class, specifically because I didn’t know all of their goals, and getting to about these goals and the issues they want to eradicate, made me realise the severity of the problems the world is encountering.

Furthemore, I also understood the need for designers to create sustainable designs and products for the near future to avoid a climatic apocalypse and live in a healthy and balanced world.