Sustainable design encompasses durability, disassembly, and product lifecycle planning, employing strategies and techniques to address sustainability in design and production. Introduced by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) in 1987, sustainable development emphasizes the impact of social and human activities alongside ecological concerns. 

Design for Durability: Ensures long product lifecycles by using quality materials and technology. It also involves designing objects that maintain their formal quality over time and can have parts replaced or repaired to avoid total disposal.

Design for Disassembly: Focuses on creating products that can be easily taken apart, allowing for component replacement and proper disposal of different materials. This approach minimizes the use of adhesives in favor of interlocking systems and reduces unnecessary components.

Design for Lifecycle and Recycling: Considers the entire supply chain of raw and semi-processed materials and their post-consumption potential. It integrates durability and disassembly principles, viewing the end-of-life stage as part of the design process. This strategy is exemplified by companies that recycle wood waste into panels, reintroducing them into the production cycle.

Systemic Approach: Involves comprehensive analysis and actions across company processes, not just individual products. This includes using renewable energy, improving process energy efficiency, eliminating pollutants, optimizing transport systems, and selecting suppliers who meet the company's sustainability standards. It also involves measuring impacts such as carbon footprint and obtaining certifications like LCA and EPD.

Sustainable design aims to create products that are durable, easily disassembled, and environmentally friendly throughout their lifecycle, leveraging innovative strategies and systemic practices to achieve these goals.